‘KPop’ girls show it’s OK to live with your demons

Girl-group trio Rumi, Mira, and Zoey double as the ‘Demon Hunters’ in the hit movie and teach children life lessons

KPop Demon Hunters: The characters are not only hugely popular with viewers, but the movie is praised by critics for its themes of friendship and resilience.

WHEN KPop Demon Hunters landed on Netflix in June 2025, it became a global phenomenon. By August, it had become the streaming giant’s most-watched movie, topping the Netflix global charts in 93 countries. 

By January 2026, the Korean animated film had half-a-billion views (522.8 million). An associated show, KPop Forever, is already booked out for its February and May run at Cork Opera House.