"K-pop Demon Hunters," an American-made film, has gained a huge audience in South Korea, thanks to its nods to Korean folklore, pop culture and habits.

KPop Demon Hunters' was a successful animated movie for Netflix. The studio is planning to make sequels, a live-action remake, and a live stage show.

Netflix's animated musical film “KPop Demon Hunters” has become the surprise hit of the summer. Fans, culture critics and filmmakers theorize there are a few reasons the movie is connecting.