Singers behind Huntr/x’ songs in ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ named presenters at MTV VMA

연합뉴스 / 2025-09-03 10:19:12

▲ Lee Jae (L), Rei Ami (C) and Audrey Nuna, who performs songs for Huntr/x, the main character of Netflix’s animated film "K-Pop Demon Hunters," appear in these photos screenshot from their X posts. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- The singers who performed songs for Huntr/x, the main character of Netflix’s animated film "K-Pop Demon Hunters," will take the stage as presenters at a major U.S. music awards show.

According to the official social media account of the "2025 MTV Video Music Awards" (VMA) on Tuesday (U.S. time), singers Lee Jae, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna will appear as presenters at the ceremony slated for Sept. 7 at UBS Arena in New York.

In a video posted by the VMA, Lee Jae said, "We’re so excited to be presenters. Hope to see you all at the ceremony."

Lee Jae, a songwriter and former SM Entertainment trainee, voiced Lumi, the leader of Huntr/x, in the film, while Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna provided the voices and songs for characters Joy and Mira, respectively. All three are Korean Americans.

▲ This image provided by Netflix is a scene from its hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters." (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Their soundtrack song "Golden" from "K-Pop Demon Hunters" has taken the U.S. music scene by storm, topping the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks.

On Billboard’s "Songs of the Summer" chart released Monday, "Golden" ranked seventh. The seasonal chart highlights the most popular summer songs each year based on Hot 100 streaming, radio airplay and sales data.

BTS’ "Butter" previously topped the chart in 2021, while this year’s No. 1 went to pop singer Alex Warren with "Ordinary."