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UTA also represents Maggie Kang, the creator and co-director of KPop Demon Hunters, as well as Rei Ami, a voice for Huntrix. Woo was earlier a K-pop idol in South Korea with the six-member group U-Kiss, which debuted in 2008.
KPop Demon Hunters' toys, collectibles, games, dolls and other products based on Netflix’s hit movie are coming next year from Hasbro and Mattel.
Netflix has announced that it is partnering with toy companies Mattel and Hasbro in an “unprecedented” deal that will launch a wide range of products based on the franchise. Mattel and Hasbro will be named global co-master toy licensees, giving the companies free rein to develop any KPop Demon Hunters products starting in 2026.
Hasbro posted better-than-expected third-quarter results despite some disruptions to its retail business and offered some updates on its “asset-light” entertainment approach. Total revenue for the period ended September 30 climbed 8% over the prior year,
Analysts stuck to ratings and share price targets after a Brazil tax dispute hit the bottom line and stock price, with some waiting for year-end results, while at least one tells investors to "buy the dip.
Not only were there early reports that KPop Demon Hunters would be getting potentially multiple sequels with Netflix, but even a potential live-action version of the film. But speaking to the BBC, creator and co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans shut down the idea of a live-action adaptation.
Ted Sarandos says Netflix movies will still be exclusive to Netflix, not cinemas, despite the box office success of 'Kpop Demon Hunters'
The Twits debuted to strong numbers on the Netflix viewership charts, posing competition to the streamer's biggest hit ever, KPop Demon Hunters.