‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Ahn Hyo-seop Celebrates Achieving Number 1 in Netflix's All-Time Movies with Behind-the-Scenes Video!

Actor Ahn Hyo-seop shone alongside ‘KPop Demon Hunters’.

The Netflix animated film ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ featuring Ahn Hyo-seop has reached number 1 in Netflix's all-time most popular English films, creating a new global box office phenomenon. To celebrate this, Ahn Hyo-seop shared a behind-the-scenes video of the script reading on his Instagram story on the 27th, sharing the joy of this achievement with fans.

The video released by Ahn Hyo-seop that day shows the dialogue reading scene conducted remotely with the production team, revealing the process of creating a fan-favorite scene. The line delivered by his character, ‘Jin-woo’ from the Lion Boys, “But first, I wanna talk about those pants. Teddy bears and Choo-choo trains? Really?” evokes memories of his encounter with Lumi, drawing a passionate response from the global fandom.

Fans expressed their admiration, saying, “Ahn Hyo-seop is truly ‘Jin-woo’ himself,” praising his overwhelming character synchronization, and noting that the actor's genuine performance and straightforward voice breathed life into the character, becoming a driving force behind the film's success.

According to Netflix, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ has surpassed a cumulative view count of 236 million, ranking number 1 in Netflix's all-time most popular English films. Just last week, it added 25.4 million views, maintaining its position at the top for two consecutive weeks. Furthermore, the soundtrack achieved the unprecedented feat of having four songs simultaneously enter the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10, with ‘Golden’ reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. This marks a significant achievement as it is the first time in about 24 years that a female group has topped the Billboard charts since Destiny’s Child in 2001.

The popularity of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ has expanded beyond the screen into a global fandom culture. Sing-Along events held in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand were successfully completed with sold-out crowds, and the Sing-Along version released on Netflix can now be enjoyed anywhere in the world. This way, the film's success is leading to music, events, and fan activities, establishing itself as a global phenomenon beyond just an animation.

Meanwhile, Ahn Hyo-seop is currently filming the SBS drama ‘Today’s Sold Out’ scheduled to air in the first half of next year. He is also continuing his activities while managing overseas schedules related to ‘KPop Demon Hunters’. His diverse abilities, encompassing both acting and voice acting, are solidifying his position as an actor, and through his expanded global activities, he is poised for another leap forward.