K-pop: Demon Hunters Reigns as Netflix’s No. 1 Show in 22 Countries Worldwide
K-pop: Demon Hunters, the Netflix animated series blending supernatural battles with K-pop vibes, has quickly risen to global stardom. Just a day after its premiere, the show hit No. 1 on Netflix’s worldwide TV charts, according to FlixPatrol data from June 22. It claimed the top spot in 22 countries, including heavy-hitter markets like South Korea, the US, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, India, Japan, and Hong Kong. This kind of worldwide success is no small feat and shows how much buzz the series is generating across different continents.
The story centers around Rumi, Mira, and Joy—three members of a K-pop girl group who moonlight as demon hunters. By day, they perform to packed stadiums, but once night falls, they’re out fighting supernatural threats. Things get intense when a popular boy group called Saja Boyz explodes onto the scene, only for the girls to uncover that these new idols are actually demons in disguise. This revelation sparks a thrilling battle that could reshape everything.
The show’s integration of K-pop culture extends deeply into its music. Fans have been loving the soundtrack, which feels genuinely K-pop in style and execution. The heroine trio, Huntress, have tracks like "TAKEDOWN," "How It’s Done," and "Free," while Saja Boyz bring hits such as "Soda Pop" and "Your Idol." Big names in the K-pop music industry helped craft these songs to make sure the sound hits just right. Producers like Teddy, Lindgren—known for BTS’s “Boy With Luv” and TWICE’s “I CAN’T STOP ME”—and Jenna Andrews, who worked on BTS’s “Dynamite” and “Butter,” all chipped in.
Netflix made a bold move to show how invested they are in the series’ success by swapping its official X (formerly Twitter) profile header and name to feature the characters from K-pop: Demon Hunters. That kind of support usually means the platform recognizes a breakout hit in the making.
The production crew behind the show is just as impressive. Sony Pictures Animation—who recently earned acclaim for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse—is behind the series. The English dubbing features Ahn Hyo Seop making his voice acting debut, while the villainous Gwima is voiced by Lee Byung Hun. Adding to the musical credibility, members of the popular girl group TWICE—Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung—also contributed vocals to the soundtrack.
“K-pop: Demon Hunters” doesn’t just focus on flashy action and music; it also gives viewers a genuine taste of Korean culture. Iconic backdrops like Namsan Seoul Tower and traditional hanok rooftops set the stage, with folklore elements including grim reapers woven into the story, offering a unique aesthetic that international audiences may find refreshing and immersive.
With its strong storyline packed with action, top-tier animation quality, and authentic K-pop energy, K-pop: Demon Hunters looks like it’s on track to be one of the standout releases of 2025.
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