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Arden Cho Leverages 'KPop Demon Hunters' Success to Produce K-Pop Horror 'Perfect Girl'

The Netflix smash—with a Grammy-winning single—has propelled her into producing with Korean partners.

Overview

  • 'KPop Demon Hunters' is Netflix's most-watched movie, surpassing 500 million views by late 2025, and its single 'Golden' became the first K-pop song to win a Grammy on Feb. 1.
  • Cho voices Rumi in the animated hit and credits director Maggie Kang's clear vision for shaping a grounded, multifaceted heroine.
  • After Partner Track ended, Cho took about 18 months away from acting, citing burnout and the difficulty of sustaining leading roles as an Asian woman in the U.S.
  • Cho's next project is Perfect Girl, a psychological and body-horror thriller starring Jeon So-mi and produced with Zanybros, with release details yet to be announced.
  • She says her producing push aims to improve representation and create more opportunities for Asian producers and creators in the U.S.