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Tennis player Novak Djokovic reportedly enjoys the music of South Korean band K-pop Demon Hunters. Here's what's been uncovered about his apparent fandom.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic admits his victory dance at the U.S. Open was inspired by the popular Netflix series KPop Demon Hunters, which his daughter introduced him to following his triumph.

Tennis Champion Novak Djokovic Allegedly Supports K-Pop Group Demon Hunters - Unveiling the Details
Tennis Champion Novak Djokovic Allegedly Supports K-Pop Group Demon Hunters - Unveiling the Details

Tennis player Novak Djokovic reportedly enjoys the music of South Korean band K-pop Demon Hunters. Here's what's been uncovered about his apparent fandom.

In a remarkable turn of events, the Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" has taken the world by storm, surpassing all other animated films on the streaming platform with an impressive 26.3 million views within a week (July 21-27, 2025).

The film's popularity has been nothing short of massive since its release, with its out-of-the-box visuals and vibrant voice cast attracting a wide audience. The talented ensemble includes Arden Cho and Ahn Hyo-seop, alongside a stellar dubbing cast that includes May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Yunjin Kim, Ken Jeong, Lee Byung-hun, Daniel Dae Kim, Joel Kim Booster, Liza Koshy, Alan Lee, SungWon Cho, Maggie Kang, Nathan Schauf, Charlene Ramos, Kira Tamagawa, and Cori Baik. The dubbing director was Chris Appelhans and Maggie Kang.

One of the film's standout moments has been the dance routine inspired by the breakout track "Soda Pop". This dance caused a stir online among fans, with tennis superstar Novak Djokovic joining in the fun. His daughter introduced him to the viral choreography, and he celebrated his U.S. Open quarterfinal victory against Taylor Fritz with a dance, much to the amusement of fans who found it delightfully K-pop inspired.

Novak Djokovic's endorsement of the film has added to its global appeal, with the movie gaining fans in the sports world. The film has become a big thing globally for teenagers and kids, and its success has even earned it a spot in the first wave of Oscars Digital Screeners, marking the start of the awards season.

The dance routine, with its catchy beats and infectious energy, has undoubtedly played a significant role in the film's success. As the awards season unfolds, it will be interesting to see if "KPop Demon Hunters" continues to make waves and claim its well-deserved place in the annals of animated film history.

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