SNL Hosts Bad Bunny and Introduces KPop Demon Hunters
NBC aired the Season 51 premiere of Saturday Night Live on Tuesday night. Bad Bunny stepped onto the stage as host. He brought his energy and humor to the live audience. The show quickly turned to a pop culture moment that many fans had been waiting for. The writers crafted a sketch that poked fun at Netflix’s animated series KPop Demon Hunters. The sketch featured Bad Bunny, Mikey Day, Sarah Sherman and Chloe Fineman as four friends reunited after a long break.
The Sketch Plays on Netflix’s Hit Series
The characters chat about the latest film releases. They name‑check a new Paul Thomas Anderson movie and Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming Frankenstein. Bad Bunny’s character, Thomas, interrupts the conversation. He declares his love for KPop Demon Hunters and insists the series tells a true story. He describes the fictional K‑pop girl group Huntr x as a band of heroes who fight demons with music. The dialogue mentions the group’s members Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami.
Bowen Yang bursts onto the scene dressed as the demon Jinu from the series. He demands the friends’ souls. Sherman’s character reacts with fear and then turns demonic. The tension builds as the sketch moves toward a musical rescue. Thomas calls on Huntr x to save the day. The three singers appear in a surprise live performance. They sing a snippet of the show’s biggest hit, “Golden.” The crowd erupts, and the audience at home gets a glimpse of the trio’s talent.
Surprise Live Performance by Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami
The surprise cameo marks the first televised appearance of the Huntr x members on a major network. Their performance precedes an upcoming slot on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The SNL appearance gives fans a taste of what to expect. The trio’s choreography, vocal power and stage presence shine in the brief segment. Viewers praised the moment as a highlight of the episode.
Why the Cameo Matters for Fans and Pop Culture
KPop Demon Hunters has become a cultural phenomenon since its June release. The series broke Netflix viewership records with over 325 million streams. It also launched a two‑day sing‑along theatrical run that sold out quickly. By featuring the singers on SNL, the show taps into the series’ massive fan base. It also reinforces Saturday Night Live’s reputation for reflecting current pop culture trends. The cameo creates buzz on social media, drives more viewers to the Netflix series, and builds anticipation for the upcoming Tonight Show performance.
The sketch also referenced other summer controversies, such as the Epstein files and Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad. These references added a layer of satire that kept the audience engaged. Overall, the episode delivered humor, surprise and a memorable musical moment.
You can watch the sketch above.
Source: Deadline
