As the summer wave had hit the world, so did the heat of the Netflix movie K-Pop Demon Hunters. Released on June 20, 2025, K-Pop Demon Hunters follows the story of three main characters, Zoe, Rumi (who has half-demon blood), and Mira (from left to right in the picture above). They are members of Huntr/x (also spelled Huntrix), a group of secretly demon-hunting members who use their songs and the love from fans to power the “honmoon,” a magical barrier that protects the human world from demons. The tension centers on Rumi’s struggle to show her uniqueness, for fear of being judged for who she truly is. Notably, the tension heightens when the Saja Boys, a group of demons who transformed into K-pop idols, appears. Their goal is to take the souls of fans and destroy the “honmoon.” At the end of the movie, Rumi accepts her difference, and the other two members embrace her with love. Together, the group creates a new, multicolored “rainbow Honmoon” to represent self-acceptance —the movie’s theme.

What caught my attention the most was not the plot, but the songs. Ejae, the artist who sang as Rumi in the movie, is a talented singer-songwriter and record producer. She co-wrote popular songs for the film, including “Golden,” “How It’s Done,” and “Your Idol.”

How It’s Done (Pop, EDM Trap)

(5 out of 5)

This is the film’s first song, and already it’s a banger. Each member’s rap is extremely catchy. Along with the powerful vocals, this song introduces the audience to a taste of what K-pop idols are known for—charisma, sharp performance, and confidence. 

Golden (K-Pop, Electropop)

(4.8 out of 5)

This song does the best job of capturing each member’s story. It is the song that relates to me the most. I gave the song a lower score because its high notes are hard for many fans to reach.

Soda Pop (Synth-pop, Bubblegum pop)

(4.5 out of 5)

This song is catchy, especially with its shoulder movements. Nonetheless, it is a typical K-pop boy group song, and the visual effects in the scenes make it a little too dramatic.

Free (Ballad, Alt-pop)

(4.9 out of 5)

This song is so underrated. Both Rumi’s and Jinu’s vocals are intricate and deeply emotional, revealing their struggles. The accompaniment is also really good.

Takedown (Electronic, K-pop)

(4.9 out of 5)

The rap in this song is fire as well! Honestly, all of the rap in this movie is so good, and that’s the reason why I like this movie! This scene is the climax of the plot.

Your Idol (K-pop, EDM Trap)

(4.8 out of 5)

The intro of this song is well done, building an eerie, cult-like atmosphere that lures you in. I like this song more than “Soda Pop” because it captures the Saja Boy concept. Similar to “How It’s Done,” this song captures the typical K-pop boy groups’ power.

What It Sounds Like (Electropop, Alt-pop)

(4.9 out of 5)
This song marks the end of the film, emphasizing the theme of embracing imperfection, vulnerability, and shame vs authenticity. This song, especially the sound of all the characters singing at the end, is very empowering and motivating.