BLACKPINK’s Jennie x KPop Demon Hunters? The crossover we didn’t know we needed! This new series from Sony Pictures Animation debuted on Netflix on June 20, 2025, and is already making waves. The film blends K-pop culture and mythology, and its protagonists are Huntrix, a three-piece girl band that dominates the stage by day and saves the world from demons by night.
But what has fans especially buzzing is a wink to BLACKPINK’s Jennie. According to a tweet from Pop Core, one character in the show was inspired by her iconic style and presence. The director allegedly mentioned this tea in a private meeting, saying that references were taken from the “ExtraL” singer.
JENNIE was mentioned as a reference for one of the characters in Netflix’s new film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters'.
“This is what I heard directly from the director during a private meeting — apparently, one of the girl group members in K-Pop Demon Hunters was referencing JENNIE quite a… pic.twitter.com/3ZIgt5gqWu
— Pop Core (@TheePopCore) June 21, 2025
Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, KPop Demon Hunters brings together an impressive voice cast including Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, and Daniel Dae Kim. Its soundtrack was also released on June 20, 2025, featuring lead single “Takedown” performed by Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung of TWICE. So now you know, K-pop lovers: “Demon Hunters” might just be the perfect mix of animation, demons, and music.
