KPop Demon Hunters: Voice Actors Thrilled by BTS and K-pop Idols' Support
Voice actors May Hong, Arden Cho, and Ji-young Yoo were thrilled when K-pop idols became fans of their latest project, "KPop Demon Hunters." The movie, now Netflix's most-watched film with 236 million views, follows the girl group HUNTR/X on a mission to seal the Honmoon, a portal between the human and demon realms. Hong voices Mira, Cho voices Rumi, and Yoo voices Zoey, the members of the girl group.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Yoo, a big BTS fan, was shocked when BTS started singing songs from the film on their livestreams. Cho, who was in Korea after the film's release, was amazed by the response and love from actual idols, calling it an incredible moment and a stamp of approval. Hong, attending her first convention, was surprised by the line of fans waiting to meet her, realizing the film's impact.
Other BTS members have also sung along to the film's soundtracks in livestreams, surprising fans. Yoo expressed her shock and excitement, feeling like her body and brain had separated when she heard about BTS singing the film's songs. She believed that recognition from K-pop idols meant they had done something right.
When discussing a live-action remake, Hong suggested Sailor Jupiter from Sailor Moon for Mira, while Yoo thought Chu from Luna would be a good fit for Zoey. The trio mentioned singers like Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson, BLACKPINK, TWICE, NewJeans, and BTS as potential candidates to seal the Honmoon.
In conclusion, the voice actors of "KPop Demon Hunters" were thrilled by the positive response from K-pop idols, with BTS singing their songs and showing support for the film. The recognition from idols was a significant moment for the actors, indicating that they had succeeded in creating something special.