KPop Demon Hunters Group May Become Real Soon

Bands get together for numerous reasons. However, KPop Demon Hunters’ Huntr/x might do something truly unexpected. That’s because the group’s voice cast is strongly considering forming the group for real.

The group’s meteoric rise in worldwide popularity and prestige is legendary in its own right. While it has happened before, it was never as intense or culturally defining as we’re seeing now.

Read on to learn more about the group’s decision and rise to prominence.

KPop Demon Hunters’ Huntr/x Actresses Consider Joint Music Career

The Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters is a cultural phenomenon that blends fantasy, action, and idol culture. The musical action-adventure continues to draw millions of viewers to the streaming service, with no signs of stopping.

However, Demon Hunters’ popularity doesn’t stop there. The show is nominated for numerous awards beyond the usual animation ones. This is especially true for the song “Golden”, which routinely sits on top of most mainstream music charts.

It’s this fame and notoriety that have the show’s voice cast considering forming Huntr/x for real. Rei Ami, Ejae, and Audrey Nuna accidentally dropped this bombshell during an interview with Billboard on December 5, 2026. Their music wouldn’t necessarily be connected to Demon Hunters either.

However, no further details were given. EJAE changed her answer as soon as she realized she was saying it, noting that they would love to do it.

How KPop Demon Hunters’ HUNTR/X Grew Beyond the Screen

KPop Demon Hunters is Netflix’s most popular original movie in history, reaching heights rarely seen in animation. The story about a K-pop idol group that fights demons on the side has become a cultural phenomenon and a defining moment of 2025.

Much of that success comes from its soundtrack, with the song “Golden” leading the charge. First presented ten minutes into the film, “Golden” has become a global phenomenon in its own right, carrying the voice cast along with it.

The song routinely sits at the top of Billboard’s Top 100 chart, making Huntr/x the first girl band to do it since Destiny’s Child did it in 2001. This makes sense, as the song has reached over a billion Spotify streams since the movie premiered in June 2025.

In retrospect, we should have seen it coming. KPop Demon Hunters is an inventive and vibrant musical about a group of female pop idols who sing about self-acceptance while fighting demons. It also has a very catchy soundtrack that sticks with you even after you finish watching it.

The Awards Keep Coming

On December 2, 2025, KPop Demon Hunters received its first award, earning the New York Film Critics Circle’s Best Animated Feature award. Since then, the musical received several nominations for the Golden Globes and the Grammys, including Song of the Year for “Golden”. Plus, the soundtrack is already certified platinum in the United States.

Demand Remains Through the Roof

The sheer popularity of KPop Demon Hunters can’t be understated. It’s not just K-pop and animation fans either. The movie’s fan base extends across all generations and demographics. The film’s message seems to resonate with everyone.

As such, demand for the franchise remains high and steady, making it Netflix’s most profitable franchise as well.

Netflix is also looking for ways to capitalize on the success. They already released several specials and plans for a sequel, but it goes beyond that. For instance, Netflix is working with Mattel and Hasbro to produce toys and figurines of Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, the demon boy band villains from the film.

The cultural impacts even extend beyond Netflix. The National Museum of Korea is currently breaking visitor records, in part thanks to KPop Demon Hunters.

The Impacts Extend to the Cast as Well

The success of KPop Demon Hunters even extends to its female cast and crew, who are collectively Number 100 on Forbes Magazine’s 100 Most Powerful Women list. Let that sink in. Ejae, Nuna, and Ami are ranked as a group, and not as individuals, along with Movie Director Maggie Kang and Creator Michelle Wong.

However, the voice actors felt the brunt of it. For instance, Ejae reported feeling cathartic about the whole thing when she recorded “Golden” as Rumi. During an interview with Forbes, she noted how well she understood the intense stress, pressure, and anxiety of being a K-pop idol, having been one herself.

Timing is Everything

So, it’s understandable that the ladies would consider a joint music career outside of Demon Hunters. Fortunately for them, the timing is right for such things.

K-pop and Korean culture have exploded in popularity since 2020 and should remain popular for at least a few more years. So, the women could easily ride that momentum, following in the footsteps of the movie itself.

KPop Demon Hunters is Time’s Breakthrough of the Year

KPop Demon Hunters and Huntr/x even made it on the cover of TIME. The latest issue of the magazine named the franchise the Breakthrough of the Year for 2025, citing its cultural impact. The news serves as the issue’s cover story, complete with interviews of the cast and crew, and an original illustration of the characters Rumi, Mira, and Zoey.

The last time an animated film achieved such an honor was 2013’s Frozen. This is despite the current negative box office view of animation. Demon Hunters also doesn’t rely on safe havens such as a familiar IP, a world-famous cast of headlining stars, and “internationally friendly” cultural references.

None of it was inevitable, of course. The film could have stuck with its original smaller budget, darker tone, and older target audience. Who knows what might have happened if Sony, and then Netflix, hadn’t pushed Kang and her crew to get bigger and bolder.

However, one thing is clear: Hollywood loves copycats. We can expect other movies and shows to try to mimic the success of KPop Demon Hunters. We can also expect to see more Korean animation, or hallyu, released worldwide.

I say: let the inevitable “hallyu versus anime versus cartoons” debates begin!

Would You Listen to Huntr/x’s Self-Produced Music?

If the ladies behind Huntr/x start making original music together, would you listen to it?  Put your answer in the comments. Personally, I think they should do it while K-pop is still hot. Pop music is fleeting at best. Music tastes can change overnight. Only time can tell how long they can ride that wave.