‘KPop Demon Hunters’ lead vocalists reveal Kendrick Lamar as source of inspiration | The Express Tribune
Key Takeaways
- Vocalists from "KPop Demon Hunters" cite Black American hip-hop stars like Kendrick Lamar as major influences.
- The movie's soundtrack has achieved massive global success, surpassing 3 billion streams, with "Golden" hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The lead singers (EJAE, Rei Ami, Audrey Nuna) will make their first live performance together on "The Tonight Show" on October 7th.
- "KPop Demon Hunters" was Netflix's most popular English-language film and achieved a historic domestic box office opening weekend for the streamer.
- Directors are considering a sequel to the film amid positive reception and award buzz.
The vocalists behind the successful Netflix animated movie "KPop Demon Hunters," EJAE, Rei Ami, and Audrey Nuna, shared that while K-Pop inspires them, they deeply admire Black American hip-hop stars such as Kendrick Lamar, who influenced their storytelling and rhythm. The film, which follows a K-pop girl group that hunts demons, has become a worldwide sensation for Netflix, with its soundtrack accumulating over 3 billion global streams and the hit "Golden" topping the Billboard Hot 100. The movie recently made history by topping the domestic box office during its opening weekend for a Netflix release, according to reports. The three singers, who voice the group HUNTR/X, will perform "Golden" live together for the first time on "The Tonight Show" on October 7th. Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans are appreciative of the Oscar and Grammy buzz and are contemplating a potential sequel to the highly popular film.
