K-Pop Demon Hunters Ending Summary
In the end, Rumi regains her true voice and defeats Gwima with her Huntrix teammates, successfully protecting the Honmun.
Killer Moment
Rumi's Awakening on the Final Stage
As someone carrying the demon’s mark, Rumi finally accepts her identity and stands proud, fighting against Guima without hiding who she is.
Life Keywords
Rediscovering Identity – A journey to find one’s inner strength and authentic voice as a Demon Hunter.
The Power of Unity – From beginning to end, it’s all about trust, teamwork, and never fighting alone.
Basic Information
Title: K-Pop Demon Hunters
Directors: Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans
Producers: Aron Warner, Michelle Wong
Writers: Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan
Genres: Fantasy, Action, Music, Animation
Studio: Sony Pictures Animation (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse)
Release Date: June 20, 2025
Running Time: Approx. 95 minutes
Languages: Korean, English, and other multilingual support
Main Characters & Voice Actors:
- Rumi (Huntrix Leader) – Arden Cho
- Mira (Huntrix Member) – Mei Hong
- Zoey (Huntrix Member) – Ji-young Yoo
- Jinu (Saja Boys Leader) – Ahn Hyo-seop (voice acting debut)
OST: TWICE members Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung
Character Profiles
Rumi:
Leader of Huntrix and daughter of a legendary girl group member from “Sunlight Sisters.” Raised by former member Celine, she inherits the mantle of the next-gen Demon Hunter and rises as a top idol.
Mira:
The team’s lead dancer and visual. A rebel at home, but fierce and confident on stage. Her powerful presence adds strength to Huntrix’s lineup.
Zoey:
Maknae (youngest) of the group, rapper and lyricist. Raised in the U.S., her cute appearance hides an intense stage charisma that overwhelms rivals. The strongest in the group.
Celine:
Spiritual guardian of Huntrix and Rumi’s mentor. A former member of the legendary “Sunlight Sisters,” she once fought demons to protect the Honmun.
Jinu:
One of the main villains, acting as a grim reaper who exploits Rumi’s emotional vulnerabilities. Forms a demon boy group called “Saja Boys” to oppose Huntrix, serving Guima, the demon overlord.
Gwima:
Ruler of the demon world who feeds on human souls. Manipulates Jinu and attempts to destroy the Honmun.
Story Summary
K-Pop Demon Hunters follows the girl group “Huntrix” – Rumi, Mira, and Joy – who live dual lives: dazzling K-pop idols by day, fierce demon slayers by night. As they battle threats from Gwima, they face off against his demonic boy group “Saja Boys,” led by Jinu, in a fight to protect the Honmun.
Why You Should Watch!
1. A powerful story about stepping out from self-doubt and embracing your true identity.
2. Trust the soundtrack! Even demon-slaying idols have killer OSTs.
3. A fresh concept – defeating demons through the power of music and voice.
4. A complete package of K-trends in one animated film.
5. Visually stunning, emotionally moving – this is more than just an animation.
Personal Review
I was hooked from the title alone. How could a girl group fight demons? The fusion of idol life and supernatural exorcism, with villains disguised as a boy group, was enough to make me say, “I have to watch this.”
I jumped in as soon as it dropped on Netflix. And honestly, it far exceeded my expectations. As a Korean viewer, I felt a sense of pride just from the K-pop concept, but the message and emotional arcs went way beyond that. The music especially amplified the entire experience, with each track perfectly capturing the characters’ emotions and scenes. It pulled me in deeply.
The pacing was fast but never rushed, and not once did I feel bored. In fact, I kept thinking: “What if this had been released in theaters?” These days, I often avoid the cinema not just because of ticket prices, but because more films leave me disappointed than inspired. But K-Pop Demon Hunters was different. With clean but grand direction, seamless emotion-music integration, and a powerful afterglow – it delivered on every front.
What really shocked me was how believable Huntrix was as a real idol group. I later learned they were modeled after actual K-pop idols, and that detail blew me away.
I loved every second of this film, and I’d happily recommend it to everyone around me.
Not all animations are created equal. If you haven’t watched K-Pop Demon Hunters yet, open Netflix right now – you won’t regret it.
OST: Huntrix & Saja Boys – Playlist
Goden - HUNTR X
아티스트: EJAE, 오드리 누나, REI AMI, KPop Demon Hunters Cast
작사 ｜ EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick
작곡 ｜ EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick
편곡 ｜ Ian eisendrath, EJAE
How It’s Done - HUNTR X
아티스트: EJAE, 오드리 누나, REI AMI, KPop Demon Hunters Cast
작사 ｜ EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick
작곡 ｜ EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick
편곡 ｜ Ian eisendrath, EJAE
Takedown
아티스트: 정연, 지효, 채영
작사 ｜ Lindgren
작곡 ｜ Lindgren
편곡 ｜ Ian eisendrath, EJAE
Soda Pop - Saja Boys
아티스트: Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, 케빈, samUIL Lee, KPop Demon Hunters Cast
작사 ｜ Danny Chung, Vince, Kush
작곡 ｜ Danny Chung, Vince, Kush
편곡 ｜ Ian eisendrath, EJAE
Your Idol - Saja Boys
아티스트: Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, 케빈, samUIL Lee, KPop Demon Hunters Cast
작사 ｜ EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Vince, Kush
작곡 ｜ EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Vince, Kush
편곡 ｜ Ian eisendrath, EJAE