Lea Salonga Among Voice Actors of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’

Filipina Broadway star Lea Salonga is part of the global voice cast of “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” an animated film that has quickly become one of Netflix’s most-watched titles worldwide since its release on June 20.

Lea Salonga provides the singing voice of Celine, a legendary demon hunter who now trains a new generation of K-pop idols turned supernatural warriors.

K-pop and demons? The plot is just as wild as it sounds

Set in a world where K-pop girl group Huntrix performs to keep the planet safe from demonic threats, the movie blends fantasy, action, music, and Korean culture. Their concerts aren’t just for fans—they’re actually high-stakes battles powered by music that keeps a magical barrier in place.

The trio—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—take on evil spirits sent by Gwi-ma, a villain voiced by Lee Byung-hun (of Squid Game fame). His team? A demonic boy band called Saja Boys, led by Jinu, voiced by Ahn Hyo-seop.

Global popularity and critical praise

According to FlixPatrol, the film held the No. 1 spot globally on Netflix between June 21–22. It topped the charts in 26 countries and made it to the Top 10 in 93 markets, including the US, France, Germany, and several parts of Asia.

As of June 24, the movie holds a 96% critic rating and 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes—proof that viewers are loving both the visuals and the music.

A cultural crossover done right

The movie, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, mixes English and Korean dialogue and features rich cultural references—from Korean folklore creatures like “dokkaebi” to traditional medicine and bathhouse scenes.

K-pop producer Teddy helped create an original soundtrack that includes songs like Huntrix’s “Golden” and Saja Boys’ “Soda Pop.” Popular tracks like “Takedown” by Twice members Jeongyeon, Chaeyoung, and Jihyo, and Korean hits from MeloMance and EXO, also feature prominently.

Why it matters

The success of K-Pop Demon Hunters shows that genre-blending stories with global cultural roots can break barriers. Netflix’s Head of Asia-Pacific Content, Kim Min-young, said it best: “Great stories can resonate everywhere, regardless of language or culture.”

For fans of K-pop, animation, or just something refreshingly different—this one’s worth the stream.

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