Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and Netflix film boss Dan Lin weigh in on how a unique concept and authenticity propelled the animated feature into long-term success.

During the week of July 28-Aug. 3, “ KPop Demon Hunters ” achieved not only its seventh week on the Netflix Top 10, but became one of the streamer’s most popular titles ever.

K‑Pop Demon Hunters is the animation hit no one saw coming. A K‑pop girl group that slays demons by night, Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Josie and the Pussycats with a dash of Blackpink, sounds like the stuff of late-night anime,