Your guide to everything KPop Demon Hunters
PSA! KPop Demon Hunters are set to take over Macca’s!
If your kids have been singing Golden in the back seat of the car or suddenly talking about demon-fighting pop stars like it’s the most normal thing in the world, you’re not imagining it, they’ve been hooked by the global phenomenon that is KPop Demon Hunters.
Netflix’s animated obsession is part glittery girl group concert, part supernatural smackdown, and right now it’s 100% dominating playground conversations around Australia.
Need to know about KPop Demon Hunters
1. Get your hands on official KPop Demon Hunters merchandise
At the Netflix Shop, fans of the hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters can explore an expanding range of HUNTR/X & Saja Boys merchandise that lets you rep your favourite fictional K‑pop groups in style. The official collection includes a variety of apparel and accessories – from bold hoodies and logo‑printed hats to graphic tees and more. Click here for details.
2. A Netflix record-breaker, by a landslide
Since its June 20, 2025 release, KPop Demon Hunters has become Netflix’s most-watched original animated film ever, earning 26.3 million views in its sixth week alone, and totalling 158.8 million views, already rivalling the platform’s all-time hits. In Australia, it’s been sitting high in Netflix’s Top 10 list for weeks.
3. Macca’s brings KPop Demon Hunters to life with limited-edition range
From Wednesday 1 April, Macca’s is bringing the HUNTR/X and Saja Boys rivalry to Aussie menus – and fans get to pick a side.
As one of the first countries to get this collab, Australia gets the full KPop Demon Hunters fan experience: the HUNTR/X Meal with purple Demon Sauce, the Saja Boys Breakfast Meal, the all-new Derpy McFlurry, and 13 exclusive photocards to collect, including some super rare ones.
HUNTR/X Meal: 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, limited-edition purple Demon Sauce, fries, a drink, and two mystery photocards.
Saja Boys Breakfast Meal: Honey Sriracha McMuffin (Sausage & Egg, Bacon & Egg, Sausage, or Mighty McMuffin), a hash brown, a drink, and two mystery photocards.
Collectible Photocards: Grab a HUNTR/X or Saja Boys meal and get two mystery cards in every pack. There are 13 to collect.
Derpy McFlurry: Brown sugar soft serve with chewy tapioca pearls.
4. Golden isn’t just catchy, it’s chart history
Golden from KPop Demon Hunters became the first K-pop song ever to win both an Oscar and a Grammy for Best Original Song/Best Song Written for Visual Media. With nearly four billion streams and chart-topping success on Billboard and global charts, this anthem isn’t just a song, it’s a full-blown pop culture phenomenon, inspiring fans of all ages around the world.
5. More than one hit (in fact, eight!)
It became the first film soundtrack on the Billboard Hot 100 to have four of its songs in the top ten simultaneously and was certified double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in October 2025.
6. K-Pop Demon Hunters now on Yoto
The Yoto KPop Demon Hunters card makes it super easy to jam out to all your favourites. Simply pop the card into a Yoto Player or Yoto Mini (perfect for car trips) and press play. Kids can dance along to hits like Your Idol, Takedown, How It’s Done, Soda Pop, and of course, the platinum record track Golden.
It’s the ultimate way to bring the soundtrack of the show to life, without screens. Find out more here.
7. It’s rich with Korean folklore
The story isn’t just flashy dance breaks, it’s packed with cultural depth. From shaman rituals (mudang) to guardian tigers (horangi) and magpies (kkachi), every detail nods to Korean heritage. Great excuse to explore these traditions with curious kids.
8. The lead character’s journey will hit home
Rumi, Huntrix’s leader, is half-human, half-demon, wrestling with who she is and where she belongs. A talking point if your child is navigating friendship changes, identity, or self-confidence.
9. A sequel is coming soon!
Netflix has confirmed a follow-up movie, with talk of a trilogy, stage musical, and possibly even a TV series. Yep, your kids will be talking about this for a while.
10. “Made for fans, but respectful of tradition”
Director Maggie Kang called the project “my love letter to K-pop and my Korean roots,” describing how folklore informed every layer, from spirits like jeoseung saja (grim reapers) to pop spectacle.
