Korean pop music critic Lim Jin-mo views "KPop Demon Hunters" as a significant milestone in K-pop's global popularity, likening it to another Netflix hit "Squid Game". The film has received praise from US entertainment publication Variety, which calls it a "standout performer" on the soundtrack. Entertainment website Collider highlights actor Ahn Hyo-seop's charming performance as Jinu, bringing impact to the demonic K-pop rivals Huntrix.