‘KPop Demon Hunters' Gets Release Date, Voice Cast Revealed
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Get ready to sing. After more than two full years, Sony Pictures Animation will be releasing movies again. Granted, it’s not in theaters just yet, but it’s something. While Fixed was able to announce its release date first as it landed at Netflix, the supernatural, music-driven KPop Demon Hunters will still be released there first, announcing a June 20 release date. That happens to be the same as the theatrical release of Pixar’s Elio so do with that what you will. On top of that, the voice cast has been revealed.
When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey aren’t selling out stadiums, they’re using their secret identities as demon hunters to protect their fans from ever-present supernatural danger. Together, they must face their biggest threat: an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise. Rumi is voiced by Arden Cho, Mira by May Hong and Zoey by Ji-young Yoo, while Ahn Hyo-seop is Jinu, the leader of that demonic rival boy band whose secret is described as “hellacious”. The film also features the voices of Yunjin Kim, Joel Kim Booster, Liza Koshy, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong and Byung Hun Lee. It is directed by Maggie Kang, who also provided the story, and Chris Appelhans, featuring a script by Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan, and the directors.
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All four leads got to speak about the film, with Cho saying “KPop Demon Hunters is about so much more than just K-pop. It’s really about culture and identity, and who you are and your place in the world. For me, it’s so meaningful to get to be a part of this movie and play Rumi, and I wish I had something like this growing up.” Hong added “When I read for Mira, I really felt like the filmmakers had written an alternate version of me. It’s surreal to go from shouting in a recording studio to seeing the film come together, from the visual style to the music and action sequences. What’s magical about animation as a medium is that all of these elements can be endlessly adjusted, then fused together to create an organic whole.” Hyo-seop stated “I still remember the excitement I felt when I first read the script for KPop Demon Hunters. Playing the character Jinu gave me the chance to explore a new way of working. I’m incredibly grateful to directors Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans, and the amazing cast and crew who supported me throughout the process — I truly enjoyed every moment. It’s been an honor to work with everyone.”
“We have an amazing voice cast, and the range of their performances is what gives the film such an original tone,” Appelhans said. “Byung Hun Lee and Ahn Hyo-seop bring authentic K-drama emotion, while Arden, May and Ji-young blend the charisma of legit K-pop stars with the vulnerability and comedy of real young women juggling a dual life like no other.”
“I have been a fan of these incredible artists and their work for many years, so it’s a dream come true to have original songs written and produced for our film by legendary talent such as THEBLACKLABEL,” Kang enthused. “I also couldn’t be more thrilled about our collaboration with Jeongyeon, Jihyo and Chaeyoung of TWICE. It really legitimizes our film and songs in the K-pop world. It’s proof that we achieved what we set out to do, which is make a real K-Pop group.”
The TWICE team commented, “We found it so exciting to be a part of KPop Demon Hunters and connect with these brave characters through music. It felt extra special because it brings together K-pop and animation — two very creative worlds!” Ian Eisendrath is executive music producer to Marcel Zarvos-composed score with original songs written by Danny Chung, IDO, Vince, KUSH, EJAE, Jenna Andrews, Stephen Kirk, Lindgren, Mark Sonnenblick and Daniel Rojas; produced by eddy Park, 24, IDO, DOMINSUK, Jenna Andrews, Stephen Kirk, and Lindgren.
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