‎Kevin Woo Signs With UTA Following Breakout Success in Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters

By: Shawn
‎K-pop artist, songwriter, and actor Kevin Woo has officially signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for global representation across all entertainment sectors. The announcement follows his standout role as the singing voice of Mystery Saja in KPop Demon Hunters, the Netflix animated sensation that has captivated audiences worldwide.
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‎K-pop star Kevin Woo joins UTA after voicing Mystery Saja in Netflix’s record-breaking KPop Demon Hunters and gearing up for major U.S. projects.
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‎The hit film, which centers on the adventures of Huntrix—a fictional K-pop girl group that doubles as monster hunters—has amassed over 315 million views, making it Netflix’s most-watched film of all time. Woo’s performance as part of The Saja Boys, a fictional boy group of demons, has gained immense popularity, inspiring real K-pop acts on TikTok to recreate the group’s viral performances.
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‎The film’s soundtrack, featuring The Saja Boys’ chart-topping hits “Your Idol” and “Soda Pop,” achieved significant success, holding a place in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart for several weeks. Discussions for a sequel between Netflix and Sony Animation are reportedly underway, signaling the franchise’s expanding influence.
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‎UTA’s roster also includes KPop Demon Hunters creator and co-director Maggie Kang and voice actor Rei Ami, who portrayed one of the Huntrix members. Woo’s addition strengthens the agency’s growing footprint in the global K-pop and animation industries.
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‎Before his recent achievements, Woo rose to fame as a member of the South Korean boy band U-Kiss, which debuted in 2008. His career later expanded to theater as part of the original Broadway cast of the musical KPOP, which premiered in 2022.
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‎Woo is now set to headline his first U.S. solo concert at the iconic Troubadour in West Hollywood on November 25. His next film appearance will be in Anderson .Paak’s directorial debut, K-Pops, scheduled for theatrical release in January 2026. He is represented by Mono Music Group for his music career and Atlas Artists for acting.

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