K-Pop: Demon Hunters (2025)

K-Pop: Demon Hunters follows a girl group who balance battling demons by night with pop stardom by day, but the concept ends up more exhausting than exciting.

Directed by first-time director Maggie Kang, best known for being in the art department for The Lego Ninjago Movie, the film leans hard into a hyper-stylized, neon-soaked aesthetic but forgets to bring anything fresh. The animation is polished, but the visual style feels borrowed from better films. The pacing drags even during the action scenes. It is more concerned with selling attitude than building stakes.

Arden Cho, known for Teen Wolf and Partner Track, voices the group’s leader and brings charisma to the role, but the script doesn't give her much to work with. She has strong delivery and presence, but the character is more wish-fulfillment than fully realized.

May Gong, in her first major role, fits the energy of the film and brings a youthful vibe. She holds her own in the group dynamic but is often sidelined for more flashy moments. She shows potential, but the writing never lets her take the spotlight.

Ji-young Yoo, best known for Until Dawn, plays Zoey and adds a grounded feel to an otherwise chaotic ensemble. She delivers her lines with confidence and subtlety, making her one of the more believable characters in the film.

The movie leans heavily into female fantasy with fame, indulgence, and effortless dominance. The music is overproduced, the action lacks impact, and the pandering is at an all-time high. Result: C-

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