May Hong, known for voicing Mira in Netflix’s record-breaking animated film “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” has joined the cast of the upcoming horror thriller “Perfect Girl.”
The casting marks a reunion between Hong and her co-star Arden Cho, who voices the character Rumi in the Netflix production.
The film, characterized as a mixture of “Scream” and “Black Swan,” follows a newly formed K-pop supergroup preparing to debut with only four positions available and the final selection taking place within a week. Tension mounts when a mysterious and talented newcomer arrives unexpectedly, triggering disturbing events as members begin to disappear one after another. The central plot focuses on discovering the identity of those responsible and determining who will ultimately secure a place in the final lineup.
Directed by Hong Won-ki, founder of Korean production company Zanybros, “Perfect Girl” features a screenplay by Lynn Q. Yu that made the 2023 Black List. The expanding cast also includes Adeline Rudolph, best known for “Resident Evil,” “Cruel Intentions” actor John Kim and international K-pop sensation Jeon Somi, making her acting debut.
Additional cast members comprehend Peter Lee Jae Yoon of “12:12 The Day,” Samantha Cochran of “The Cure,” Filipino-Canadian artist AC Bonifacio, Thai singer and actress Ally of “The Believers,” and K-pop idols Nancy of Momoland, Siyoon of Billie and Chaerin of Cherry Bullet.
Production began in Thailand at the end of October and continues currently, with the project involving major production companies including Badlands, Thunder Road and Desert Bloom. The film will feature six original songs, with K-pop star Jeon Somi contributing a new track via The Black Label, the same company that produced the “K-Pop Demon Hunters” soundtrack. International sales are handled by Upgrade, with CAA Media Finance overseeing domestic deals
Producer Scott Strauss expressed confidence in the vision of the project, pointing out that director Hong has assembled an international cast to realize his horror concept in the K-pop universe. The production represents a significant collaboration between established entertainment figures and emerging talent, positioning “Perfect Girl” as a notable addition to the growing intersection of K-pop content and horror cinema.
