Demon Hunters surpasses THIS SHOW to be Netflix’s all-time most-watched title

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Squid Game Dethroned?

According to Netflix’s official site Tudum on September 3, Kpop Demon Hunters surpassed 50.2 million viewing hours between August 25-31. It received a total 443,4 million viewing hours (266 million views), dethroning Squid game Season 1 (265.2 million views) and claimed the top spot.

Netflix’s Most-watched Title

Kpop Demon Hunters has become the most-watched title ever which is a huge deal since it came four years after Squid Game set the global benchmark.

What Is Kpop Demon Hunters About?

Kpop Demon hunters is an animated movie directed by Maggie Kang. It follows the fictional girl group HUNTR/X who are not just k-pop idols but demon hunters as well. It is their duty to seal the world away from the demons. But their plan is derailed when a demon boy band threatens their popularity.

Is Squid Game A True Story?

Squid game is a South Korean dystopian thriller series created, written and directed by Hwand Dong-hyuk for Netflix. Squid Games is not a true story but is inspired by the brutal 2009 Ssangyong motor strike reflecting themes of economic inequality in the real world and the weight of crushing debt. It uses childhood games and real life issues as a backdrop of its deadly competition.

A Global Phenomenon

Kpop Demon Hunters have taken over the world. Premiered on June 20, the film emerged as a surprise hit getting views way beyond expectation. It has a truly original storyline, no inspiration, no remake or sequel of another creative entity.

Original Music Or Not?

Kpop Demon Hunters not only comes with an original storyline but with original music as well. With its catchy songs Golden, Your Idol, This Is What It Sounds Like and Soda Pop, its not only winning hearts but it’s also on the top slots across the world rankings. Your Idol was ranked on the No. 1 of US Spotify but was dethroned by Golden, which is standing at the top of Billboard Global charts too.

Voices Behind These Animations

Directed by Maggie Kang, the animation stars the voices of Arden Cho the voice of Rumi , Ahn Hyo-seop voice of Jinu , May Hong (Mira), Ji-young Yoo(Zoey), Yunjin Kim(Celine), Ken Jeong(Bobby), and Lee Byung-hun(Gwi-ma).

Is TWICE In Kpop Demon Hunter?

TWICE appears in Kpop Demon Hunters through a song performed by three of their members. Jihyo, Jeongyeon and Chaeyoung sing the end credits version of “Takedown”. This song is featured as the lead single from the movie’s soundtrack. TWICE’s involvement played a huge role in the movie’s promotion.