The "K-pop Demon Hunters" series appears to be preparing to expand.
On the 17th (local time), foreign game and entertainment outlet Twisted Voxel reported that a new animated short produced by Sony Pictures Entertainment was found in an official rating classification.
The work is titled "Debut: A KPop Demon Hunters Story," received a PG rating, and the reason cited was "some action/violent scenes and scary images."
According to reports, detailed story information has not yet been released, but judging from the title alone it is expected to deal with the origin of girl group "Huntr/x" or be a side story connected to the main work. It is still unclear whether the release method will be Netflix streaming, theatrical release, or a bonus form for future series consolidation.
Earlier, "K-pop Demon Hunters" became a phenomenon that dominated global popular culture after its release on Netflix on June 20. Directed by Maggie Khang and Chris Appelhans, the work tells the story of K-pop girl group Huntr/x, who perform as idols while also acting as demon hunters. Its flashy visuals, Korean elements and soundtrack combined to fuel explosive popularity.
It also set a new Netflix record. It recorded a peak of 266 million views, achieving the highest viewership among platform originals, and the soundtrack successfully entered global charts, ranking high on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Spotify global chart.
However, because of a "fixed fee agreement" with Netflix signed in 2021, Sony's earnings from the first installment amounted to only $20 million. Instead, Sony holds the rights to sequels and spin-offs, and formal sequel discussions with the directors are currently underway.
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