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Tatler Asia
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Behind the mic: who brings the ‘Kpop Demon Hunters' characters to life?
Mira Above Mira, voiced by May Hong and Audrey Nuna (Photo: Netflix) Bringing the sassy main dancer of Huntr/x to life on the animated screen is May Hong. Primarily a model, she spends most of her time strutting down the catwalk for designer brands. She made her lead role debut in 2019 when she played Margot Park in Netflix's revival series Tales of the City . Mira's singing voice is provided by R&B rapper Audrey Nuna who is well known for her singles damn Right , Comic Sans featuring Jack Harlow and Baby Blues . Zoey Above Zoey, voiced by Ji-young Yoo and Rei Ami (Photo: Netflix) Ji-young Yoo injects her own playful flair as the KPop Demon Hunters ' bubbly maknae (youngest). You might have seen her recently in the horror film Until Dawn where she played Megan but she's also appeared in movies such as Moxie , Smoking Tigers and The Sky is Everywhere . When Zoey is on stage performing in front of millions of fans, Rei Ami takes the reins with her killer vocals. She rose to prominence in 2020 when she co-wrote and sang Sub Urban's Freak and would continue to release countless singles and albums. Celine Above Celine, voiced by Yunjin Kim and Lea Salonga (Photo: Netflix) The decorated Yunjin Kim portrays Rumi's foster mother and former demon hunter. A household name in Korean media, Kim has acted in numerous films and television shows—even lending her voice to a couple of video games. Her most notable roles are in the American TV series Lost , Shiri and Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area , among plenty of others. Celine's singing voice is done by none other than Broadway star and Disney legend Lea Salonga, who originated the role of Kim in Miss Saigon . See also: Lea Salonga to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Bobby Above Bobby, voiced by Ken Jeong (Photo: Netflix) Ken Jeong plays the lovable PR manager of the Kpop Demon Hunters. Instantly recognisable for his roles as Leslie Chow in the Hangover series and Ben Chang in the TV series Community , Jeong has made strides in Hollywood for his mastery over comedy. Fun fact, he's also a licensed physician of internal medicine in California, but has stopped practising in favour of his acting career. Jinu Above Jinu, voiced by Ahn Hyo-seop and Andrew Choi (Photo: Netflix) Serving as the perfect demonic foil to Rumi, the devilishly charming Juni is fittingly played by the Kdrama star, Ahn Hyo-seop. Rising to prominence for his first lead role in Queen of the Ring , Ahn has since amassed a massive following for his performances in the second and third seasons of Dr Romantic and Business Proposal , among others. When he's singing alongside the Saja Boys, Jinu is played by Andrew Choi. You've probably seen him on the second season of SBS's K-pop Star, where he finished third. If you missed that, then you definitely know him for his music. As of writing, Choi has three singles to his name with numerous musical compositions for the songs of NCT 127, NCT Ten and Monsta X, among others. Healing Han Above Healing Han, voiced by Daniel Dae Kim (Photo: Netflix) While only a short cameo, the eccentric doctor is voiced by Daniel Dae Kim, who has built an illustrious career in the realm of films, television and video games. From 2006 to 2017, gamers have known Kim as Johnny Gat in the Saints Row franchise, while recent fans may know him as Dr Jackson Han in the American adaptation of The Good Doctor . He also plays Fire Lord Ozai in Netflix's live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender . Gwi-Ma Above Gwi-Ma, voiced by Lee Byung-hun (Photo: Netflix) The king of the demons and main villain of the Kpop Demon Hunters, the faceless Gwi-Ma is given a menacing voice courtesy of Lee Byung-hun. You might recognise him as the Front Man in Netflix's Squid Game but he also appeared in Hollywood action films such as Red 2 , the G.I. Joe franchise, and Terminator Genisys, among many others. Twice Above The official lyric video of 'Takedown' by TWICE For the film's explosive finale, Jeongyeon, Jihyo and Chaeyoung of TWICE took over Rumi, Mira and Zoey's voices for a special performance of Takedown. The song's high energy, paired with the movie's climactic moment, stunned audiences as the trio took down the demon lord. NOW READ Filipino-British actor Claire-Marie Hall on 'Operation Mincemeat' and the joy of performing Mid-year review: the best pop albums of 2025 James Gunn's 'Superman' (2025) is a promising restart for the DC franchise
Pink Villa
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
KPop Demon Hunters Maintains Strong Grip on Fans, Falls Only 6.2 Percent in Third Week Viewership
KPop Demon Hunters is one of the most viewed animated movies of recent times. The Netflix film has got a strong hold on the audience, as in its third week too, the movie has seen only a 6.2% fall in its viewership. It is rare for an animated film to see such a slim difference in the viewership from week one to week three. According to What's on Netflix, the movie currently stands at 56.1 million views. It is believed that the rewatchability of the movie got the fans returning to the screens to enjoy the animated film, causing the viewership to rise. What is KPop Demon Hunters about? KPop Demon Hunters is based on a group of girls who try to make it big in the music industry while also sealing their identities as demon hunters. While Rumi, Mira, and Zoey may not be fighting the demons in real life, their voices have surely reached millions, as the soundtrack of the film has topped the charts. Opening up about the film's success, the co-director of the film, Maggie Kang, revealed that she had been pitching the project for the past seven years to Variety. Kang said, 'For me, it's been seven years since I pitched this, almost to the day.' She further added, 'You're really working in a hole. You have no idea. You're looking at the same stuff over and over again for a few years: the same jokes, the same moments.' As for the cast of the film, Arden Cho, Liza Koshy, and May Hong voiced the lead roles. Additionally, Ahn Hyo-seop, Ken Jeong, and Daniel Dae Kim joined the hit animated film. Meanwhile, following the release of the film, KPop Demon Hunters gained a rating of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie is available to stream on Netflix.
Forbes
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘KPop Demon Hunters' Defies The Usual And Rises On The Billboard Charts
The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack jumps to No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on Top Streaming ... More Albums chart as consumption nearly doubles in its second week. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 16: Ejae attends Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" Special Screening at Netflix Tudum Theater on June 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) Netflix has scored a huge win with KPop Demon Hunters. The animated film, which centers around fictionalized K-pop groups and comes with a killer soundtrack, has ranked among the platform's most popular titles since it arrived in late June. The album that accompanies the movie isn't just a commercial success — it's gaining momentum, which is a relatively rare feat for any piece of music connected to a visual project. KPop Demon Hunters Jumps to No. 2 In its second week on the Billboard rankings, KPop Demon Hunters climbs on two of the four tallies where it makes its home. This time around, the soundtrack jumps from No. 10 to the runner-up spot on the Top Streaming Albums chart. It also ascends from No. 8 to third place on the Billboard 200. Consumption Nearly Doubles Overall consumption of KPop Demon Hunters almost doubled from its first week on the Billboard lists to its second. Luminate reports that in the past tracking period, the soundtrack moved 61,800 equivalent units. That's up from 31,400 in the previous frame. KPop Demon Hunters Holds at No. 1 KPop Demon Hunters doesn't move on the Top Soundtracks tally, but that's because it launched in first place, where it remains. The full-length only falls slightly on the Top Album Sales ranking, declining from No. 18 to No. 21. Interestingly, it slips even as sales grow by more than 31%, from 3,400 purchases to a little more than 4,400 pure sales. A Hot 100 Invasion for KPop Demon Hunters As consumption of the KPop Demon Hunters album grows, the songs featured on the full-length also become hits. A handful that appeared on the Billboard charts last week, including the handful that landed on the Hot 100, reach new peaks, while five tunes debut on the same list. The tracks are credited to various artists, including the made-up girl group and boy band from the movie, as well as the actual vocalists who lent their talents to the characters. All of them appear on multiple Billboard tallies at the moment, including hitting No. 1 on a handful of dance rankings.
India Today
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
All about Charlize Theron's The Old Guard 2, Netflix film trending amid poor reviews
'Old Guard 2', which released on Netflix on July 2, has taken over top trends in India. Headlined by Hollywood actor Charlize Theron, the action film has been climbing up the charts in a surprising move, considering the film received mostly negative action film clinched the top spot on Netflix's global top 10 movies for the week. The film ranked number 1 on Netflix in about 74 countries. These include the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, South Africa, Hong Kong, Japan and managed to outrun several films in terms of viewerships, including 'K Pop Demon Hunters', 'Infinite', 'The Old Guard', 'Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel', 'Trainwreck: Poop Cruise', 'Shark Whisperer', 'Plane', 'Grown Ups 2' and 'STRAW'. This is particularly surprising because the film has been criticised for weak execution and dull storytelling. Many even said that 'The Old Guard 2' seems like a sequel that shouldn't have been it is garnering a lot of views, the film is not being enjoyed by the viewers. The consensus says that the film feels tired even before it its review, the news agency AP said the "great sin" of 'The Old Guard 2' is in its "non-ending", which seems like a waste of time. "Overall 'The Old Guard 2' is fine, a bit of a background movie that's probably easy enough to tune in and out of (though Schoenaerts, a standout, gives it some real pathos). Its greatest sin is the non-ending, which might have movie-goers engaging in their own rants about wasted time," it reviewer further mentioned how the cliffhanger in the film does more damage than good. It stated, "Cliffhangers are a gamble - when the movie is satisfying on its own, it can leave them wanting more. In this case, it might just leave them angry. Audiences in 2025 deserve better."What is 'The Old Guard 2' all about?The sequel to 'The Old Guard' that was released in 2020, the film revolves around Andy (played by Charlize Theron) and her team of immortal warriors on a mission to protect the world. Her newfound mortality is endangered as a mysterious threat emerges that could jeopardise everything she's worked on for thousands of with Charlize Theron, the film also stars Kiki Laye, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Veronica Ng, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Henry Golding and Uma by Guna Prince Bythewood, 'The Old Guard' franchise is written by Greg Rucka and is based on his comic book series. The first instalment of the film released on July 10, 2020 on Netflix and received positive reviews.- Ends
Daily Mail
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix hit dominates charts with 37.5M views in 5 days
Struggling to find a movie to watch? Look no further - Netflix has revealed the films dominating its charts this week. From documentaries to action movies, this week has it all. Be sure to grab some popcorn and tune into Netflix! The Old Guard 2 The Old Guard 2 has quickly risen the ranks on Netflix's charts, generating 37.5 million views in just 5 days. Making its debut on July 2, Andy and her team of immortal warriors fight with renewed purpose as they face a powerful new foe threatening their mission to protect humanity. If you're a fan of the Old Guard, be sure to watch the sequel. KPop Demon Hunters With 22.7 million views this week, KPop Demon Hunters holds strong on the streaming giant's charts, securing the second spot. When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats. Infinite With 10.4 million views this week, Infinite secures the third spot on Netflix's global charts. Overwhelmed by visions of past lives, a man joins a team of fellow reincarnated warriors to battle an enemy hell-bent on ending humanity. The Old Guard With 9.5 million views this week, The Old Guard lands the fourth spot on Netflix's global charts. In this film, four undying warriors who've secretly protected humanity for centuries become targeted for their mysterious powers just as they discover a new immortal. Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel Trainwreck: Poop Cruise Shark Whisperer With 6.1 million views this week, Shark Whisperer claims the seventh spot on the streaming giant's charts. Marine conservationist and social media activist Ocean Ramsey fearlessly swims with sharks in this documentary deep dive into her mission to protect them. Plane With 5.8 million views, Plane ranks eighth on Netflix's charts. When a lightning strike forces him to crash-land on a remote island, a determined pilot fights to protect his passengers from a violent local militia. If you're looking for an action-packed film, consider giving this a watch. Grown Ups 2 With 5.6 million views this week, Grown Ups 2 earns the ninth spot on Netflix's charts. After moving his family back to his hometown, Lenny Feder and his grown-up childhood friends learn lessons from their kids and some of the locals. If you're looking for a good laugh, this could be an excellent choice. STRAW With 4.2 million views this week, STRAW claims the final spot on Netflix's global charts. In this film, a devastatingly bad day pushes a hardworking single mother to the breaking point and into a shocking act of desperation.
