Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo star in the animated film, which features music from Teddy Park, 24, Danny Chung, KUSH, and DOMINSUK of THEBLACKLABEL; debuts June 20.
Netflix has announced the upcoming animated film KPop Demon Hunters will debut on the streamer June 20.
In the film, KPop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet – an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise.
Original music for the project is by multiple K-Pop writers and producers, including Teddy Park, 24, Danny Chung, IDO, Vince, KUSH, DOMINSUK of THEBLACKLABEL, Plus EJAE, Jenna Andrews, Stephen Kirk, Lindgren, Mark Sonnenblick, Daniel Rojas, and Ian Eisendrath, with an original song performed by members of TWICE. Eisendrath serves as executive music producer.
“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, said director/writer Maggie Kang. “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 voice cast includes Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Yunjin Kim, Joel Kim Booster, Liza Koshy, with Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, and Byung Hun Lee.
Kang and Chris Appelhans direct, with a script by Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan, Kang, and Appelhans.
“We have an amazing voice cast, and the range of their performances is what gives the film such an original tone,” added Appelhans. “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.”
Michelle L.M. Wong produces alongside co-producers Scott Berri and Jacky Priddle. The film is from Sony Pictures Animation.
Source: Netflix
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