Poker player Arden Cho lent her voice to characters in KPop Demon Hunters
KPop Demon Hunters picked up two major honors at the Academy Awards, winning Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. The film, released in June 2025, quickly gained popularity with both critics and audiences, becoming one of Netflix’s standout animated titles of the year.
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The story centers on a K-pop girl group that secretly fights supernatural threats while maintaining their public image as performers. Their leader, Rumi, guides the team through a conflict against a rival boy band that turns out to be something far more dangerous than expected.
Arden Cho voices the lead character and was part of the celebration as the film earned its awards. The project also marked another milestone in her career, which spans television, film, and competitive poker.
The movie’s soundtrack played a big role in its success. The song “Golden” took home the award for Best Original Song and gained massive traction online. Within months of release, the track reached over a billion views on YouTube, helping boost the film’s global reach.
Outside of acting, Cho has built a presence in the poker world. She has competed in events tied to the World Series of Poker and appeared on popular poker shows. Her tournament results include a deep run in a high-stakes bounty event and a runner-up finish in a PokerGO Tour championship freeroll.
Cho has spoken about balancing both careers, noting that acting requires heavy preparation while poker remains something she enjoys in a more relaxed way. That mix has allowed her to stay active in both industries without losing interest in either.
The film’s success adds to a list of well-known animated winners at the Oscars and highlights how streaming releases continue to compete with traditional studio projects.
