On October 7, fans of the animated musical film "KPop Demon Hunters" were in a frenzy. The three singers, who voice the characters of the groupHuntr/x, made their first-ever television appearance on Jimmy Fallon's show. Moving from fiction to reality, the trio—composed of artists EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami—performed their hit song "Golden" for the occasion. Taken from the film's soundtrack, the song ranked number one for weeks around the world.
Now, all eyes are on theSaja Boys, the demon boy band formed in Jinu's film, consisting of Baby, Mystery, Abby, and Romance. Will the artists who voice the characters that make up Saja Boys also step out of the shadows and perform live in the real world? According to the Korean Times, as reported by NME, this is a possibility. They claim that the singers behind the original voices ofSaja Boysare now registered as official members of the Federation of Korean Music Artists (FKMP). This registration has fueled rumors and led to speculation that the real singers could soon be performing live in public. According to the Korean Times, the five registered members of the group are Andrew Choi, Neckway, and Kevin Woo —who lent their voices to the boy band in the film—as well as new members Danny Chung and samUIL Lee.
"KPop Demon Hunters" was released on Netflix on August 23. The film, which tells the story of a K-pop girl band leading a double life as demon hunters, quickly became a global phenomenon, becoming the most-watched film in Netflix history. Proof of its popularity, "KPop Demon Hunters" has been nominated for three Grammy Awards, in the categories "Song of the Year," "Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group," and "Best Song Written for Visual Media." A sequel to "KPop Demon Hunters" has reportedly been confirmed, with a release date set for 2029.
