Why You Need to Watch K-Pop Demon Hunters on Netflix

I’m not much of a movie person, especially when it comes to Lebanon’s trending movies and/or series, since the taste here can be questionable. I won’t forget when Fauda (2015) was trending on Netflix…but anyway, let’s talk about something that’s actually good and worth watching: K-Pop Demon Hunters.

Don’t be turned off by the title.

Yes, it sounds ridiculous. No, you shouldn’t skip it. This is the most fun movie I’ve watched in a loooooong time.

You don’t have to be into K-pop to enjoy this movie. It’s entirely in English, aside from a few song lyrics in Korean, barely noticeable. Honestly, this might be the first time I’ve actually liked something that made it into Netflix’s Top 10 here.

Here are some spoiler-free reasons to add this to your list.

The Fun Storyline

Generations of K-Pop idol trios have been singing songs to protect the human world from demons. Our main trio, Rumi, Mira, and Zoey who form Huntr/x, just happens to be the latest in that line.

They have to sing songs that connect with people so their souls aren’t stolen by demons.

But things get complicated when a rival boy group, the Saja Boys, goes viral and starts stealing their fans. This makes it harder for them to protect the world from soul-stealing demons.

And the kicker is that the Saja Boys are demons in disguise.

It’s produced by Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation, the same studio behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Yes, K-Pop Demon Hunters is the reason you haven’t had a third installation for that yet.

An All-Ages Gem

The best thing about this movie is that it’s going to be a fun watch for all ages. You’ll probably notice the nuance and tiny details if you’re older, which will make it all the more enjoyable. But younger viewers will also fall in love with the catchy songs, action sequences, and vibrant animation.

One thing Sony doesn’t play with is its animation.

The characters were clearly designed to be relatable, and not just through natural dialogue. Despite some over-the-top, animated moments, the girls feel human in how they joke, argue, and support each other.

It’s easy to forget you’re watching a demon-slaying K-pop group when their dynamic feels so real.

The Songs Are SOOOO Catchy

These two fictional K-pop groups are already putting the K-pop industry to shame, racking up a total of 14 MILLION monthly listeners on Spotify just weeks after the movie dropped on June 20th.

And all their songs are currently on Spotify’s Top 50 Global, so it’s quite the no-skip soundtrack.

One thing this movie has taught me is that I do not stand a chance if a K-pop demon boy group came to take over the world with catchy songs. An infectious beat and cute outfits are enough for me to hand over my soul.

It’s A Short Watch

The movie runs 1 hour and 39 minutes, but a chunk of that is taken up by the end credits, which, to be fair, include some behind-the-scenes clips of TWICE members recording one of the songs.

You can honestly round it down to an hour and a half. And with around 18 minutes of that being pure music, it’s a breezy watch.

So yeah… perfect if you have the attention span of a goldfish (no judgment).

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