Netflix’s new animated film K -Pop demons huntersReleased on June 20, it is dominating the international streaming charts n. 1 in 26 countries and positioning among the top 10 in 93 nations, according to Flixpatrol. The high energy feature merges the worlds of K-Pop and supernatural fantasy, following a group of imaginary girls who illuminates the moon as demons hunters.
Its contagious soundtrack, with extraordinary songs “Take note” AND “Golden,” He also made a dip on the ranking of the United States’ iTunes albums, where he reached the peak at number 1, further fueling the global hum.
However, the success of the film was welcomed with cultural disputes, in particular by some Chinese netizen who accused the film of “stealing Chinese culture”.
Over 1,000 comments have been published on the main review platform of China Douban K -Pop demons huntersWith some users who criticize the use of traditional Chinese nodes in animation and question why the “Chinese cultural elements” have been included in a distinctly Korean film.
In response to the recourse, professor SEO KYUNG-DUK of Sungshin Women’s University has emitted a strong refutation. “The illegal vision is now normalized in China and what is more shocking is the complete lack of shame that surrounds it”. He said. “Rather than falsely accusing Korea of stealing Chinese culture, Chinese netizen should learn to respect the heritage of other nations.”
Concluded with a strong observation: “It is time for China to have woken up and has returned to itself.”
Despite criticisms, K -Pop demons hunters It continues to perform exceptionally well, strengthened by its unique fusion of k-pop, animation and food action. The film has not only expanded the global imprint of Corean pop culture, but also aroused renewed discussions on cultural borders, representation and intellectual properties in the digital age.
