"K-pop group Demon Hunters conquered summer: Here are the essentials about them"

In the world of entertainment, Netflix's latest animated offering, "KPop Demon Hunters," is causing quite a stir. The film, which combines the genres of K-pop and demon hunting, is on track to become Netflix's most-watched original film.

The storyline follows an all-girl singing group that, unbeknownst to them, are demon hunters. Their challenge? A rival boy band that are actually demons in disguise. This unique blend of supernatural-themed content and an animated musical has proven to be algorithm-friendly, appealing to a wide audience.

Ian Eisendrath, the film's executive music producer, spoke with CNN about the soundtrack's success. Three songs from the "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack, 'Golden', 'Your Idol', and 'Soda Pop', have entered the Top 10 on the Hot 100 chart, according to Billboard. This feat is particularly impressive as the last movie soundtracks to chart three songs in the Top 10 were 'Saturday Night Fever' in 1977 and 'Waiting To Exhale' in 1995. Eisendrath stated that it's been gratifying to see the songs not only popular within the film but also with the public at large and globally.

The voices behind the animated characters are real-life stars. Arden Cho, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Ahn Hyo-seop, Ken Jeong, and Daniel Dae Kim are among those lending their voices to the film. The German voice actors for the characters include Jodie Blank as Rumi, Esra Vural as Mira, Christian Zeiger as Bobby, Victoria Sturm as Celine, Sebastian Christoph Jacob as Gwi-Ma, Rainer Fritzsche as Healer Han, Roman Wolko as Jinu, Manuel Elsherif as Romance, Lotte Straka as Young Rumi, and Friedel Morgenstern as Zoey.

The film also features global superstar groups like BTS and BlackPink as part of its narrative. To further immerse fans in the world of "KPop Demon Hunters," Netflix is bringing a sing-along event to movie theaters in North America, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand this weekend on August 23 and 24.

With its captivating storyline, catchy music, and star-studded cast, "KPop Demon Hunters" is a must-watch for fans of K-pop, animation, and the supernatural.