Bill Gates, who appeared for the first time in Korean entertainment, and Maggie Kang, director of the K-pop Demon Hunters', which caused a worldwide syndrome, are drawing attention as the all-time lineup.

KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event invites fans of the Netflix hit to belt bangers like "Soda Pop" in theaters. Screenings will take place on Aug. 23 and Aug. 24. The sing-along version will screen in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K.

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean entertainment companies riding the Korean Wave, or Hallyu, are scrambling to widen their global reach as Asia's fourth-largest economy bets on cultural exports at a time of growing protectionist barriers for traditional manufacturers.

The recent uproar over a deleted kiss scene between Rumi and Jinu in 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' has fans buzzing with excitement for a potential sequel. Director Maggie Kang explains the creative decision behind the deletion while fans speculate on character returns and unresolved storylines.

Netflix is hosting the special two-day event in North America over the Aug. 22-24 weekend. The singalong will also play in theaters in the U.K., Australia and New Zealand.

The global Netflix hit K-Pop Demon Hunters is bringing its creators and stars together in Korea for the first time. According to industry insiders on August 16, director Maggie Kang, the Korean-Canadian filmmaker behind the fantasy action animation,