Squid Game’s Front Man actor is now the villain in Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters – Here’s everything to know

Lee Byung-hun, best known for playing the cold and mysterious Front Man in Squid Game, stepped into a completely new kind of role. He has voiced Gwi-Ma, a powerful demon king, in KPop Demon Hunters, a bold animated action-musical from Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation.

The film follows a K-pop girl group that doubles as secret demon hunters, and Lee’s character is their biggest threat yet, with dark powers and a mission to steal souls. It’s a sharp shift from his past roles, showing a fresh side of his talent, and gives Squid Game fans a reason to be curious about what he brings to this fantastical world.

Keep reading to know more about the actor's new role.

From Front Man in Squid Game to Gwi-ma in KPop Demon Hunters: Lee Byung-hun's new role

After playing the mysterious and powerful Front Man in Squid Game, Lee Byung-hun now steps into animation with the same commanding presence. This time, he voices Gwi-Ma, a fearsome demon who wants to plunge the world into darkness.

What makes Gwi-Ma even more chilling is that he feeds on human souls to grow stronger, making him a truly dangerous enemy. Lee voices the character in both English and Korean, pulling off a rare bilingual performance that captures the full intensity and menace of this ancient villain.

This isn’t Lee Byung-hun’s first time doing voice work. Earlier this year, he voiced Charles Dickens in King of Kings, another animated project from North America. In KPop Demon Hunters, he takes things up a notch. His powerful voice as the demon king adds weight and a dark touch to the story.

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Why KPop Demon Hunters matters and why Squid Game fans should tune in

KPop Demon Hunters stands out for its fun and unexpected mix of K-pop glam and supernatural action. At the heart of it is Huntrix, a stylish girl group who not only top music charts but also secretly fight demons in their spare time.

Using their music as a weapon, they protect the world by keeping a magical barrier called the Honmoon intact. But things take a wild turn when they face off against the Saja Boys, a rival boy band created by Gwi-Ma to steal human souls.

This puts Lee Byung-hun’s villain right in the center of the conflict, directly challenging the girls in both music and battle. Interestingly, Lee isn't the only big name among the voice actors in Kpop Demon Hunters.

It also includes Business Proposal star Ahn Hyo-seop as the fan-favorite demon, Jinu, and other voice actors include Arden Cho, May Hong, Ji‑young Yoo, Daniel Dae Kim, and a few more.

The animation, inspired by K-pop videos and anime, blends 3D visuals with 2D-style flair to create high-energy, concert-like action. At the heart of the story is Rumi, a half-demon idol whose hidden truth raises the stakes as she faces off against Gwi-Ma’s growing power.

With K‑Pop Demon Hunters, Lee Byung-hun proves once again that he can transform across genresmgoing from the mysterious Front Man in Squid Game to a powerful animated demon king leading a soul-stealing boy band. Whether you're curious about his next move or drawn to bold, music-filled fantasy with heart, Kpop Demon Hunters is definitely one to check out.

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