"If you're a parent who's somehow made it through the last few weeks without hearing about KPop Demon Hunters, you must be some kind of unicorn. An animated Sony production that dropped on Netflix late this summer, KPop Demon Hunters is a global juggernaut, rising seemingly out of nowhere to become the most-watched original title in the streamer's history and topping the box office with its "one weekend only" sing-along theatrical debut."
"Maggie Kang: The Sound of Music is a big thing that we watch a lot in our house. I have an almost-9-year-old daughter, and she loves musicals. I don't remember how it was introduced - I think I maybe just stumbled on it on Disney+ and put it on, because I grew up watching it with my parents and loving it, but I had kind of forgotten about it."
KPop Demon Hunters premiered on Netflix and quickly became the streamer's most-watched original, then topped the box office with a limited sing-along theatrical event. Songs such as "Golden," "Takedown," and "Soda Pop" have infiltrated school carpools and preteen dance classes, while Rumi's signature braid became a viral Halloween trend. The film was co-written and directed by Chris Appelhans and Maggie Kang, creators experienced in children's entertainment that blends emotional beats with musical moments. Maggie Kang often watches The Sound of Music with her almost-9-year-old daughter, who discovered it on Disney+, listens to the soundtrack, and performs for family.
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