KPop Demon Hunters' Golden Makes Thanksgiving Parade Debut, HUNTR/X Performs LIVE

In one of the most eye-catching moments of this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, K-pop fans and animation lovers were treated to a rare crossover spectacle. HUNTR/X, the real-world singing voices

behind the fictional girl group Huntrix from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, brought the film’s chart-topping soundtrack to life with a dazzling live performance. Their appearance not only introduced the cinematic trio to a massive holiday audience but also blurred the lines between animation and reality in a way that felt uniquely magical.

HUNTR/X at New York's Thanksgiving Parade

On November 27, 2025, New York City transformed into a vibrant music-and-colour playground as Huntrix - Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami - made their highly awaited Macy’s Parade debut. The group performed their No. 1 hit Golden, delivering an energetic stage set that perfectly captured the spirit of their animated alter-egos.The trio arrived dressed in cozy winter snowsuits thoughtfully styled with character-inspired details. Ejae wore a bright purple headband as a nod to Rumi. Audrey Nuna’s signature look included two framing hair pieces mirroring her on-screen persona. Rei Ami completed the lineup with fuzzy earmuffs styled after her iconic hairbuns. The playful costuming wasn’t just an aesthetic choice, it was a deliberate continuation of the cinematic universe, making the fictional world of KPop Demon Hunters feel alive on New York’s streets.

More about KPop Demon Hunters

KPop Demon Hunters, released in 2025, is an animated musical urban fantasy film directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, with a screenplay by Kang, Appelhans, Danya Jimenez, and Hannah McMechan. Produced by Sony Pictures Animation for Netflix, the movie stars Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, and Lee Byung-hun.The film follows Huntrix, a K-pop girl group who moonlight as demon hunters battling their rivals, the deceptively charming Saja Boys, who happen to be demons in disguise. With its mix of music, fantasy, humor, and slick action, the movie has become one of 2025’s standout animated hits.