'K-Pop Demon Hunters' North America Theater Screening Sells Out 1,000 Times... Netflix 'Sing-Along' Event Explodes in Popularity

The Netflix animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters', based on K-Pop, is creating a global sensation, and it is receiving explosive interest with its theater screening event in North America.

1,700 Theaters in North America Participating, 1,000 Screenings Sold Out

According to the Hollywood Reporter and other film industry media on the 20th, ticket sales for the 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' theater screening event organized by Netflix in North America have started with great enthusiasm. The media commented that 'Netflix is giving a surprise gift to the late summer box office.'

Netflix previously announced on the 15th that 'a special K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing-Along event is coming to a theater near you,' revealing details about the theater screening event. This event will take place only in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom this weekend (23rd and 24th).

Fans Excited for 'Sealing the Soul' Sing-Along Event

Netflix promoted that 'you now have the opportunity to seal the soul (by singing) yourself. Fans of HuntRix and Lion Boys can gather together and sing along to this popular animated film's sing-along version.'

The Hollywood Reporter reported that '1,700 major theater chains in North America, including Regal Cinemas and Cinemark Theaters, have agreed to participate, and the number of screening locations is gradually increasing.' It has already been reported that tickets for 1,000 screenings were sold out as of the previous night.

Theaters Compete to Screen, Breaking Netflix Boycott

It is rare for theaters to rush to screen Netflix films. Theaters have had conflicts with streaming companies over issues such as the exclusive screening period for their works. In particular, there has been a tendency to boycott Netflix films.

The Hollywood Reporter pointed out that 'the popularity of K-Pop Demon Hunters is so high that theaters are competitively screening it.'

Industry insiders predict that this event could generate over $5 million to $10 million (approximately 700 million to 1.4 billion won) in revenue for Netflix.

8 OST Tracks Enter Billboard Hot 100, Proving K-Pop Power

'K-Pop Demon Hunters' is a musical animation featuring the popular girl group 'HuntRix' as the main characters, who protect the human world from evil spirits. It depicts the process of HuntRix competing for popularity with the boy group 'Lion Boys', which was born from the world of evil spirits.

The original soundtrack (OST) features 8 songs, including 'Golden' and 'How It's Done' by HuntRix, and 'Soda Pop' and 'Your Idol' by Lion Boys, which have gained great popularity by entering the Billboard main singles chart 'Hot 100.'