Take that, KPop Demon Hunters haters! Your claims of AI singers performing “Golden” have been officially debunked.
KPop Demon Hunters’ massive run on Netflix’s viewing charts—and especially its dominance on music streaming platforms—sparked claims that AI was taking over the industry. While AI has unfortunately begun to take root in some corners of the music world, that’s not the case for KPop Demon Hunters. EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami—the vocalists behind Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—proved they’re “done hidin’, now I’m shinin’ like I’m born to be” live on the Jimmy Fallon stage.
The three singers sat down with the talk show host on October 7 for an interview before taking the stage at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where they performed their number one hit single “Golden.” Despite the lower key, fans raved about the trio’s vocals and couldn’t help seeing just how similar they were to their animated counterparts in personality. The video has pulled in more than 17.5 million views as of this article’s publication.
Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, KPop Demon Hunters premiered on Netflix on June 20 and has shattered records ever since. The film first became Netflix’s most-watched original animated movie, then its most-watched film overall, and ultimately its most-watched title across the platform with 266 million views by the end of its run—surpassing even Squid Game Season 1.
KPop Demon Hunters is deeply rooted in Korean culture, blending elements of K-Pop music with Korean mythology and demonology—reflecting director Maggie Kang’s vision to celebrate her country and its people. The film takes place in a world where demons lurk beneath human society, held back by an invisible barrier called the Honmoon, which only demon hunters can sustain. The current generation of demon hunters, known as HUNTR/X, is on the verge of completing the Golden Honmoon, a seal that will permanently imprison the demons and their ruler, Gwi-Ma. But their mission takes a turn when Rumi, Mira, and Zoey face every K-Pop demon hunter girl group’s worst nightmare—a rival K-Pop demon boy band.
Join HUNTR/X in sealing the Honmoon—KPop Demon Hunters is now streaming on Netflix.
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