KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel

Netflix has announced a sequel to *KPop Demon Hunters*, a film about a K-pop group who secretly battles demons. The sequel will be the first project under co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans' new multi-year deal with Netflix, though a release date has not yet been set. Kang expressed pride in sharing Korean stories and characters with a global audience. Ejae, the singer who voices Rumi and co-wrote the Grammy-winning song "Golden," hopes to incorporate new Korean musical styles in the sequel. Producer Zhun aims to maintain the high energy of the first film and build on the combination of music and visual elements. The original film took seven years to produce, and further details about the sequel are currently unavailable.

Netflix has officially confirmed a sequel to the hit animated film *KPop Demon Hunters*, a collaboration with Sony. Writer-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans will return and have also signed an exclusive deal with Netflix. Kang expressed pride in the audience's interest in Korean stories and characters, hinting at further expansion of the film's world. The first film, about a demon-hunting K-pop group, became Netflix's most-watched original film, achieved number one at the US box office, and received two Oscar nominations. While a release date of 2029 is speculated to be too soon, Netflix's chief content officer praised the film for its global appeal.