Director: Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang
Cast: Arden Cho, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Ahn Hyo-seop, Yunjin Kim
KPop Demon Hunters is a 2025 American animated fantasy film co-directed by Chris Appelhans and Maggie Kang, blending the global phenomenon of Korean pop music with supernatural action. The film follows three pop idols who lead double lives as protectors of their fanbase against demonic forces, delivered in vibrant animation with an original soundtrack.
What is KPop Demon Hunters about?
By day, Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are celebrated K-pop performers filling stadiums across the world with devoted fans. By night, these three young women wield hidden supernatural abilities to stand between their admirers and creatures drawn from the shadows. When a new threat emerges that targets the very energy generated by their performances, the trio must push their powers to the limit — all while keeping their secret identities intact and their next concert on schedule. The story balances the pressures of pop stardom with high-stakes monster-fighting action, grounding its fantasy elements in the real emotional costs of fame, friendship, and responsibility.
Cast & crew
The voice cast draws from prominent Asian and Asian-American talent. Arden Cho, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo lead as the three demon-hunting idols, joined by Ahn Hyo-seop, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, and Lee Byung-hun — a roster that brings both Korean and American industry credibility to the project. Directors Appelhans and Kang bring strong animation backgrounds to the feature.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, KPop Demon Hunters arrives at a moment when Korean popular culture has substantial crossover appeal far beyond East Asia — including among younger Iranian communities abroad who follow K-pop, K-drama, and Korean cinema closely. The film sits within an energetic wave of animation that celebrates non-Western pop culture on a global stage, offering family-friendly entertainment with genuine style. It is a Netflix production available without geo-blocking, featuring original English audio with no Persian dubbing or Persian subtitles — viewers will watch in the original language.
Where & how to watch
KPop Demon Hunters is available now on K-Time. The film streams in its original English audio — no Persian dub or subtitles are included. Watch on your TV, computer, or phone without any VPN or geo-restrictions. Start a subscription and cancel anytime.