Animation Is Film Festival Champions the Genre With Program Including ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Panel and World Premiere of ‘ParaNorman: The Thrifting’

This year's Animation is Film Festival will feature the world premiere of "ParaNorman: The Thrifting," and a "Kpop Demon Hunters" panel.

HUNTR/X's ‘Golden' Continues ‘KPop Demon Hunters' Dominance on Top Gabb Music Songs Chart

However, the September 2025 iteration of the monthly ranking has its own distinction: it's the first time on a song from the movie's fictional girl group HUNTR/X is No. 1, as "Golden" rises to the top, vanquishing the two-month lead by its in-film foe, Saja Boys.

'KPop Demon Hunters' creator sees potential for more Huntr/x — but not in live action

Since its June debut, "KPop Demon Hunters" and its catchy soundtrack have smashed numerous records on Netflix as well as the Billboard charts.

Arden Cho and May Hong on the healing impact of “KPop Demon Hunters” and their unexpected character connections

The movie, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Applehans, centers on a K-pop girl group, Huntr/x — comprised of Rumi (Cho), Mira (Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) — which is a disguise for their more important jobs as demon hunters.

Slurp with care: 'KPop Demon Hunters' instant noodle trend can cause burns

KPop Demon Hunters fans are trying ramyun, just like the film's heroines, sparking warnings from doctors to help avoid getting burned.

Variety’s 2025 Artisans to Watch Include ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Songwriter, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Assistant Art Director and More

Since the list’s inception, honorees have gone on to earn nominations and win guild and Academy Awards. Recently, 2023 honoree James Price (production designer, “Poor Things”) and 2024’s Paul Tazewell (costume designer, “Wicked”) went on to win the Academy Award in their respective categories.
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