K-pop anime tops Netflix chart again

A scene from Netflixs animated film KPop Demon Hunters Courtesy of Netflix — A scene from Netflix's animated film "KPop Demon Hunters." Courtesy of Netflix

SEOUL, August 20 (AJP) - Netflix's South Korean anime "KPop Demon Hunters" has once again topped the global streaming giant's latest chart released on Wednesday.

According to Netflix's ranking website Tudum, the animation garnered 26 million in cumulative views during the week ending last Sunday, reclaiming the top spot in its ninth week of release.

The second-most-watched movie for the week was American crime thriller "Night Always Comes," followed by rom-com "My Oxford Year."

Since its release on June 20, "KPop Demon Hunters," which deals with the story of K-pop superstars who are not just "selling out stadiums" but also "using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats," briefly held the top spot earlier before staying at No. 2 for several weeks.

Along with the global popularity of the 100-minute-long animation, its K-pop-infused soundtrack has also been a hit, with eight of its songs entering Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart.

Meanwhile, President Lee Jae-myung is scheduled to appear on a special program aired on broadcaster Arirang TV later in the day to discuss the future of K-pop, with a focus on the recent huge sucess of "KPop Demon Hunters."

Cheon Soram cheons@ajunews.com