Actor Ahn Hyo-seop shone with 'KPop Demon Hunters.'
The Netflix animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters,' starring Ahn Hyo-seop, reached the top position in the institutional sector for the most popular English movies in Netflix's history, creating a new global box office myth. To commemorate this, Ahn Hyo-seop released a behind-the-scenes video of the script reading on his Instagram story on the 27th, sharing the joy of success with fans.
The video released by Ahn Hyo-seop showed the scene of script reading conducted remotely with the production team, giving a glimpse into the process of creating what fans consider iconic moments. His line as 'Jin-woo,' a member of the Lion Boys, which states, "But first, I wanna talk about those pants. Teddy bears and Choo-choo trains? Really?" evokes memories of his encounter with Lumi and drew a passionate response from the global fandom.
Fans marveled at Ahn Hyo-seop, saying, "He is 'Jin-woo' itself," praising his overwhelming character synchronization, and noted that his sincere acting and straightforward voice infused life into the character, becoming the driving force behind the film's success.
According to Netflix, 'KPop Demon Hunters' has surpassed 236 million cumulative views, ranking first among the most popular English movies on Netflix. Last week alone, it added 25.4 million views, maintaining its position at the top for two consecutive weeks. Moreover, the soundtrack achieved the unprecedented feat of having four songs enter the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 simultaneously, with 'Golden' reaching number one. This is significant as it marks the first time a female group has topped the Billboard charts in approximately 24 years since Destiny's Child in 2001.
The popularity of 'KPop Demon Hunters' has expanded beyond the screen to a global fandom culture. Sing-along events held across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand concluded successfully with sold-out crowds, and a sing-along version released on Netflix has made it accessible for enjoyment worldwide. This way, the film's success has seamlessly transitioned into music, events, and fan activities, establishing itself as a global phenomenon beyond mere animation.
Amidst this, Ahn Hyo-seop's behind-the-scenes video he personally shared is imbued with even more special meaning in line with the film's success. His sincere demeanor has formed a deep connection with fans around the world and added warmth to the box office success of 'KPop Demon Hunters.' The natural blend of the phenomenon established globally and the actor's presence has completed a new scene of Korean Wave culture. There are growing expectations for Ahn Hyo-seop's future endeavors as he stands at the center of this global box office success along with unprecedented records.
Meanwhile, Ahn Hyo-seop is actively filming the SBS drama 'Today, We Sold Out,' which is set to air in the first half of next year. At the same time, he is also managing overseas schedules related to 'KPop Demon Hunters,' seamlessly transitioning between stages. His diverse capabilities, encompassing both acting and voice acting, further solidify his position as an actor and foreshadow another leap through expanded global activities.
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