Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' Breaks Records, Fans Demand Real-Life Girl Band
Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' has taken the world by storm, becoming the most-watched film on the platform, with its single 'Golden' achieving platinum status. The film's breakout soundtrack features real-life rising artists providing the singing voices of its animated idols, resonating with fans worldwide.
Audrey Nuna, a 26-year-old genre-bending rapper-singer from New Jersey, brings Mira's voice to life in the film. Nuna was drawn to the concept and message of 'KPop Demon Hunters' from the start. She shares the spotlight with EJAE, a 33-year-old Korean-American singer and songwriter based in New York City, who voices Rumi. EJAE was initially hired as a songwriter but later took on the role of Rumi's singing voice after directors heard her demos.
Rei Ami, a 30-year-old alt-pop, rap artist, provides Zoey's singing voice. Before her casting, Ami had built a cult following with her solo work. Unlike her counterparts, there's no public information about Rei Ami's previous record company or events she was involved with prior to the film.
The fictional group HUNTR/X, consisting of Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, has sparked wishes from fans for them to become a proper girl band. With the film's unprecedented success and the platinum status of its single 'Golden', it's clear that the real-life artists behind these animated idols have made a significant impact on the K-pop scene.
