The animated musical fantasy film, K-Pop: Demon Hunters, has become a global blockbuster for Netflix, earning the title of the streaming platform’s most-watched film of all time.
This unprecedented success led Netflix to pay a massive performance bonus to the film’s studio, Sony Pictures.
Financial Triumphs and Studio Earnings
The film’s outstanding performance resulted in Netflix paying a $15 million USD (approximately 21.9 billion KRW) bonus to Sony Pictures.
This payment reflects the film’s success on the platform since its global release in June 2024.
Bonus Payment: $15 million USD
- Total Sony Profit: Sony Pictures’ total profit from the project now stands at $40 million USD (previously earning around $25 million USD, separate from the $100 million USD production cost).
The original production was co-directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, and produced by Sony Pictures Animation, known for the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse series.
It was originally slated for a theatrical release, but Sony sold the distribution rights to Netflix in 2021 due to uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Breaking Global Streaming Records
The animated film tells the story of a fictional K-pop girl group, HUNTR/X (members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey), who secretly balance their global fame with their true mission as demon hunters, protecting their fans from supernatural forces.
- Viewership Record: The film became the most-watched Netflix film of all time, surpassing 300 million views (with reports noting over 325.1 million views by November 2025), replacing the previous record holder, Red Notice.
KPop Demon Hunters (Credit: Pinterest)
- Critical Reception: Released in June 2024, the feature earned glowing reviews from critics and viewers for its blend of action, adventure, comedy, fantasy, and integration of contemporary K-pop culture with traditional Korean mythology.
Soundtrack Becomes a Chart and Awards Sensation
The film’s original soundtrack (OST) contributed significantly to its global impact, particularly the featured song “Golden.” The song achieved massive international success:
- Chart Success: “Golden” topped both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the U.K. Official Singles Chart Top 100, making it a true global phenomenon.
- Grammy Nominations: The song received multiple nominations for the prestigious 68th Grammy Awards (scheduled for February 2026), including the highly coveted:
- Song of the Year
- Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
- Best Song Written for Visual Media
- Oscar Contender: The song is also considered a strong contender for the Best Original Song award at the upcoming Academy Awards in March 2025.
Sequel Confirmed for 2029
Following the film’s overwhelming success, Netflix and Sony Pictures have reached an agreement for a sequel.
The follow-up, K-Pop: Demon Hunters 2, is currently slated for release in 2029.
The lengthy gap is typical for high-quality animated features, acknowledging the complex process required for both the animation and music production.
Global superstar G-Dragon is set to conclude his record-breaking “G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch]” with a three-day grand finale in Seoul.
The highly anticipated encore concerts, titled ‘G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] IN SEOUL : ENCORE, presented by Coupang Play’, will take place in December, with ticket sales opening immediately after the announcement.
Encore Concert Details
The final stop of the monumental world tour is scheduled for three consecutive days in Korea:
- Dates: December 12, 13, and 14, 2025
- Venue: Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea
- Significance: These shows will serve as the official grand finale of the entire world tour, making them a must-see event for fans both domestic and international.
Ticket Sales Information
Due to the massive international demand the tour has generated, ticket sales are being managed through both local and global platforms.
Phase Date (KST) Time (KST) Platforms
- Fan Club Pre-Sales Monday, November 10 8 PM KST Coupang Play (Domestic)
- Fan Club Pre-Sales Monday, November 10 9 PM KST Interpark Global (International)
- General Sales Tuesday, November 11 8 PM KST Coupang Play & Interpark Global
BIGBANG’s G-DRAGON (Credit: YouTube)
The phased sales approach is intended to provide loyal fan club members with the first opportunity to secure seats for the final performances.
A Tour That Swept the Globe
The “G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch]” has been a monumental success, traveling across continents and cementing G-Dragon’s status as a global icon.
- Tour Duration: Beginning in Goyang, Korea, in March 2025.
- Scale: The tour included a staggering 38 shows across 16 major cities worldwide.
- Cities Covered: The tour visited major hubs across Asia (Tokyo, Osaka, Bulacan, Macau, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Hanoi), North America (Newark, Las Vegas, Los Angeles), Europe (Paris), and Oceania (Sydney, Melbourne).
The tour’s recent stops highlight its overwhelming demand, such as the performances in Hanoi, Vietnam (November 8–9), where G-Dragon drew a total of 84,000 fans over two days.
An additional show had to be added in Hanoi after the first date sold out instantly, demonstrating the intense fan dedication.
Agency Confirmation
G-Dragon’s agency, Galaxy Corporation, confirmed all the concert details and the sales schedule, noting the decision to hold the final concerts was made in response to the surging demand and the desire to close out the record-breaking tour on a memorable note for the fans.
Anticipation is at an all-time high as domestic and international fans prepare to compete for tickets to witness the final unforgettable curtain call of the ‘Übermensch’ world tour.
