Sequel Buzz Grows as ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Smashes Records

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Animation has always fascinated the young generation. Shifting from watching cartoons as a kid to watching anime as an adult, we have come to love the visuals and the storytelling. One such animated musical film was dropped by Netflix on June 20th called the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’. The animated musical directed by Maggie Kang brought together the glittering KPop spectacle with supernatural action making the film Netflix’s most watched of all time with 236 million views. The musical came as a cultural wave sweeping the fans away, having all the aspects in one. From idols to demons, they had the audience hooked. Now with all the talks about a sequel, it seems the demon slaying idols are here to stay.

Korean Pop culture has redefined global entertainment, spreading its influence worldwide. From BTS to Korean shows, their cute gestures to skincare, it seems to have created a place of its own in this world and within the hearts of people. Amid all this, KPop Demon Hunters has shown a new possibility to the mix, it not only celebrates the high-energy world of KPop but has also added a fantasy narrative to it that resonates worldwide. This explains its record-breaking views. A tale of friendship, power and rebellion blended with KPop culture worked its way to appease the global audience.

Director Kang playfully said that the team is looking at how to expand the story, She revealed “There’s so much about the girl’s origins and backstory that could not fit into the first 85 minutes” hinting towards a deeper dive into character arcs. There is some inside news as well suggesting that Netflix and Sony are considering a trilogy, the first film serving as a launching pad for a broader saga. KPop Demon Hunter is all set to evolve into a franchise on par with Disney’s Frozen or Dreamworld’s Kung Fu Panda with plans of live-action remake,TV spinoff, stage musical and even shorts. 

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Netflix's film is a proof that animated musicals with cultural specificity can have global reach. It is not just about numbers for Netflix but the revolution that came with it to the world of  entertainment. The musical serves to a wider fanbase with music sequences, adroit fight scenes and distinct KPop aesthetic that left the audience wanting for more. For South Korea, the film has served to raise the country from music and drama to reshaping the global entertainment industry. 

The buzz online has been going crazy. From fan arts to remix videos and theories, everything is working in its favour. Many people have started speculation about prequels focusing on the girl’s trainee days, while others are all about more demon lore. The fandom is all giggles for a sequel in the KPop Demon Hunter universe. 

As of now, no announcement has been made but the numbers say everything. If Netflix plays its card the right way, the animated experiment would take no time to convert into a franchise. The KPop Cinematic Universe would bring together fantasy, music, mythology, action giving birth to something entirely new to the global fandom.  [Rh/SY]

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