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.

That premise alone was enough to grab the attention of millions of Netflix viewers around the world who also love K-pop — but what "KPop Demon Hunters" has done since its June debut on the streaming giant is nothing short of staggering.

Korea is about to step up its game in animation, with several manhwa companies potentially planning to team up with Netflix and Crunchyroll.