KPop Demon Hunters Shine Bright on ‘Fallon’ Stage

## The Debut of Huntr/x on The Tonight Show

The talented voices behind the fictional K-pop girl group Huntr/x, featured in the animated Netflix film *KPop Demon Hunters*, made their debut on *The Tonight Show* during an exciting Tuesday night segment. This marked the first live performance for Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami as a trio.

They performed their catchy single “Golden” and later sat down with host Jimmy Fallon for an engaging interview. Their vibrant performance began with an animated introduction, setting the stage for the energetic track.

## The Characters Behind the Voices

In *KPop Demon Hunters*, Ejae, Nuna, and Rei Ami lend their voices to the characters Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, respectively. The movie’s spoken lines are voiced by Arden Cho, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo. The storyline follows these K-pop stars as they secretly battle an invisible demon realm, facing off against their rivals, Saja Boys, who are demons trying to steal Huntr/x’s fans.

## Reflecting on Their Journey

During their chat with Fallon, the artists discussed the film’s incredible impact and their recent performance on *Saturday Night Live*, describing the experience as “so insane.” They expressed gratitude for the emotional responses from both fans and themselves.

Nuna shared, “This movie has affected all of us emotionally. I take a long time to process emotions, but the day of the premiere, I found myself crying within minutes. It was especially touching to see kimbap, a traditional Korean dish, animated on screen.”

## A Record-Breaking Success

After its debut, *KPop Demon Hunters* quickly became Netflix’s most-watched animated film, making waves in the industry. Its soundtrack reached the Number One spot on the Billboard 200, while “Golden” maintained its reign at Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight consecutive weeks. The album boasts an energetic score from Marcelo Zarvos and K-pop tracks crafted by notable producers like Teddy Park and Lindgren.

This summer, Netflix confirmed that they plan to submit “Golden” for consideration in the Best Original Song category at the 98th Academy Awards.

What are your thoughts on *KPop Demon Hunters* and its impact on the K-pop scene?