‘KPop Demon Hunters’ becomes first Netflix title to top 300 million views

Netflix original film “K-pop Demon Hunters” has surpassed 300 million cumulative views, setting a new record for the platform. According to Netflix’s official site Tudum on Sept. 17, the film reached 314.2 million views as of Sept. 14. The milestone came less than three months after its release on June 20. It marks the first time any Netflix content has crossed the 300 million-view threshold. “K-pop Demon Hunters” had already become the most-watched Netflix film, and its viewership outpaces top shows such as “Squid Game” Season 1 (265.2 million) and “Wednesday” Season 1 (252.1 million). The animated action fantasy follows Huntrix, a K-pop girl group whose members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey lead double lives as hidden heroes behind the glamorous stage. Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, known for “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” the film was co-directed by Korean Canadian Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. Korean stars Lee Byung-hun and Ahn Hyo-seop lent their voices for the English version, while TWICE members Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung contributed to the soundtrWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times