Summer Binge: KPop Demon Hunters on Netflix, skip it or stream it this weekend?

Only if you’re down for demon-slaying divas, great vocals, & devilishly handsome villain

Last updated: June 21, 2025 | 07:39

Manjusha Radhakrishnan , Entertainment Editor

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KPop DemonHunters

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Title: KPop Demon Hunters
Where to Watch: Netflix
Verdict: Stream it – if you’re down for demon-slaying divas, dazzling vocals, and devilishly handsome villains.

So, what's it about?

Meet Huntrix: an all-girl K-pop trio taking the world by storm – and slaying demons on the side. Yes, literally slaying demons. Armed with powerful vocals and flashy choreography, these girls aren’t just global pop stars—they’re the last line of defense against an ancient evil. Their mission? Use their new single to create the “Golden Honmoon,” a sonic forcefield that can banish demons for good.

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But things hit a high note of chaos when their lead singer Rumi (voiced by Arden Cho) starts losing her voice—because, surprise: she’s half-demon. Enter the Saja Boys, a new boy band whose soulful serenades are actually soul-sucking spells. Led by Jinu (Ahn Hyo-seop), a demon with a tragic past and killer cheekbones, the Saja Boys are gunning for Huntrix’s fans… and their souls.

So naturally, there's loads of glitter, drama, emotional angst, and high-stakes battles in a neon-lit world where music really can save—or doom—the universe.

Why you should stream it

Think Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets BLACKPINK: The Movie, with a dash of Charlie’s Angels and a whole lot of K-drama flair, according to decider.com

KPop Demon Hunters doesn’t take itself too seriously, and that’s part of the charm. It’s campy, colorful, self-aware, and packed with hilarious moments (yes, even Met Gala fashion jokes). But beneath the glitter and gags is a surprisingly touching message about identity, shame, and self-acceptance.

The animation pops, the music slaps, and the voice cast (Arden Cho, Ji-young Yoo, May Hong, Ken Jeong, Daniel Dae Kim, and more) absolutely brings it. There’s no nudity, no cringe – just a blast of genre-bending fun.

The bottom line

This animated musical fantasy isn’t just another streaming filler. KPop Demon Hunters hits the sweet spot between silly and sincere. If you’ve ever been part of a fandom, loved a pop anthem a little too hard, or just wanted to see a girl group fight a demonic boy band with music—this one’s for you.

Because honestly, what’s more powerful than a killer high note… that also banishes evil?

Manjusha Radhakrishnan Entertainment Editor

Manjusha Radhakrishnan has been slaying entertainment news and celebrity interviews in Dubai for 18 years—and she’s just getting started. As Entertainment Editor, she covers Bollywood movie reviews, Hollywood scoops, Pakistani dramas, and world cinema. Red carpets? She’s walked them all—Europe, North America, Macau—covering IIFA (Bollywood Oscars) and Zee Cine Awards like a pro. She’s been on CNN with Becky Anderson dropping Bollywood truth bombs like Salman Khan Black Buck hunting conviction and hosted panels with directors like Bollywood’s Kabir Khan and Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. She has also covered film festivals around the globe. Oh, and did we mention she landed the cover of Xpedition Magazine as one of the UAE’s 50 most influential icons? She was also the resident Bollywood guru on Dubai TV’s Insider Arabia and Saudi TV, where she dishes out the latest scoop and celebrity news. Her interview roster reads like a dream guest list—Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Robbie Williams, Sean Penn, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Joaquin Phoenix, and Morgan Freeman. From breaking celeb news to making stars spill secrets, Manjusha doesn’t just cover entertainment—she owns it while looking like a star herself.