Summary
A movie called "KPop Demon Hunters" became Netflix's most-watched film. It started as a simple idea about a K-pop girl group fighting demons and grew into a global success in seven years. The movie's popularity spread through fan-made content on social media, and it received two Academy Award nominations.
Key Facts
- "KPop Demon Hunters" is Netflix's most successful movie in terms of viewership.
- The film began as an idea about a K-pop girl group who are also demon hunters.
- Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans turned this concept into a movie over seven years.
- The movie became popular through fan-made content on social media platforms, like TikTok.
- It was nominated for two Academy Awards.
- The film includes Korean cultural elements, using themes from shamanism and K-pop.
- The film's song "Golden" was nominated for Best Original Song.
- There was a limited theatrical release which was well-received, similar to a concert experience for viewers.
