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Netflix Elevates Korean Dubbing : Behind the Scenes of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’

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Netflix Elevates Korean Dubbing : Behind the Scenes of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’
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Netflix Elevates Korean Dubbing: Behind the Scenes of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’

 

This article highlights how Netflix is positioning Korean dubbing as a premium, immersive experience

beyond children’s animation. The production process combines creative voice acting, advanced audio

technology, and cultural adaptation, offering a solid blueprint for global content localization targeting

Korean audiences.

 

 

 

♦  Expanding Korean Dubbing's Audience

     • Netflix is expanding Korean dubbing for foreign content, seeing rising viewership across diverse age

        groups and multitasking audiences

     • Korean dubbing also serves overseas Koreans for language education and supports visually impaired

        audiences with audio descriptions
 

♦  Inside ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Production Process

     • The dubbing team included Pixelogic Korea, voice actors Nari Shin(Rumi) and Seung-woo Min(Jinu),

       and PD Hyung-seok Kim

     • Casting focused on balancing strong charisma against Byung-hun Lee's villain role while delivering

       nuanced emotional depth in key character scenes

 

♦  Creative and Technical Production Decisions

     • Most roles went to newly independent voice actors to match the rookie idol concept of the show

     • Original K-pop tracks stayed in Korean for authenticity, with creatively adapted

       subtitles and Dolby Atmos recording
 

♦  Breaking Dubbing Prejudices

     • The production team emphasized overcoming the “dubbing is awkward” stereotype among Korean

       audiences

     • They highlighted how culturally adapted dubbing can surpass the original in emotional resonance and

       local audience connection

 

 

Source

YonhapNews Agency. (2025. 8. 11)

https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20250811120400017

(Korean version only)


MAEIL BUSINESS NEWSPAPER. (2025. 8. 11)

https://www.mk.co.kr/en/culture/11391082

(in English)