Discovery Announces 'KPop Shark Heroes' Special for Shark Week

Discovery Channel is bringing 'KPop Demon Hunters' to Shark Week with a new special titled 'KPop Shark Heroes,' featuring Rei Ami and Ken Jeong.

13 May, 15:00 — 13 May, 15:37

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Discovery Channel's Shark Week is a long-running television event that generates significant viewership and cultural conversation around sharks. The inclusion of K-Pop and animation elements, inspired by a popular Netflix film, signals a trend towards blending diverse pop culture phenomena with educational programming to attract a wider audience.

Key entitiesDiscovery Channel Shark Week KPop Shark Heroes Ken Jeong Rei Ami KPop Demon Hunters Netflix

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varietyMostly Factual12d ago

Shark Week Meets ‘KPop Demon Hunters’: Rei Ami and Ken Jeong Set ‘KPop Shark Heroes’ Special at Discovery Channel

It’s gonna be, gonna be Shark Week. Discovery Channel has set a new Shark Week special that nods at Netflix’s smash hit animated film “KPop Demon Hunters.” Titled “KPop Shark Heroes,” the special stars Ken Jeong and Rei Ami, who is the singing voice of the “KPop Demon Hunters” character Zoey. Their casting marks a […]

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