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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is 'K-pop Demon Hunters' just a mashup of popular groups? Director spills the tea!
Ever since the teasers of ' K-pop Demon Hunters ' were shared online, fans from across the globe have come up with their speculations about who inspired the iconic characters of the film. Finally, director Maggie Kang is opening up about the behind-the-scenes deets of the show, from how it was made to who inspired it; she's ready to share it all! Director of 'K-pop Demon Hunters' opens up about the film Maggie Kang, the brains behind the film 'K-pop Demon Hunters', recently opened up about the much-anticipated project and shared some exclusive anecdotes about the film. In an interview with Forbes, Kang talked about how interesting it is to see fans fit their idols into the identities of the characters in the film. 'I think what I like to talk about is that there are so many certain archetypes that every group has. It's fun to see this conversation happening because everyone's picking the right member who fills that archetype and that kind of role and looks for each group,' the director shared. She detailed that while no specific group or idol played a major role in the creation of the film, her upbringing surrounded by groups like H.O.T., Seo Taiji, the Boys, etc., became a major point of influence. Kang and fellow director Appelhans opened up a digital bulletin board Kang also detailed how she and her co-director, Chris Appelhans , opened up a digital bulletin board to add their favourite K-pop stars to draw inspiration from. They then later on gave access to their art department, which brought an interesting influx of different kinds of idols and bands. Who played the inspiration behind 'The Saja Boys'? One of the focal points in the film, the demon group ' The Saja Boys ', came from an amalgamation of a number of popular K-pop groups. The characters were inspired by groups like Tomorrow X Together, BTS, Stray Kids , ATEEZ, BIGBANG, and Monsta X. She shared that while making the characters, she and her team kept in mind the basic idea surrounding the members of the group, i.e., the muscular member, the youngest member, the sweetest member, etc. While the idea of the members took inspiration from K-pop, it was the character 'Mystery' that drew inspiration from anime instead. Kang shared how she was sceptical about the character; however, her team assured her and said, 'Trust us.' Along with this, the character 'Jinu' drew inspiration from Korean actors like Cha Eun Woo and Nam Joo Hyuk , as per Kang. Inspiration behind the demon hunters 'Huntrix' The female K-pop group featured in the film, ' Huntrix ', was inspired by modern-day girl groups. Kang stated in the interview that '[We looked at] ITZY, BLACKPINK, and [TWICE]. Who else? I think it was a lot of mixing.' Model Ahn So Yeon also became a major inspiration behind creating the character of Mira in the film. The director then shared how even though all of the characters were inspired by idol groups, she worked hard on giving them all distinct and unique identifying characteristics. She shared that 'Even with the way we animated them, [they were different and distinct]. With their smile, you'll notice Zoey has more of a heart-shaped mouth when she expresses herself. We wanted Mira to be long and lean because I love that look on a woman. I think that's so beautiful. With Rumi , we leaned into a very classic, beautiful Korean look.' KPop Demon Hunters | Official Trailer | Netflix
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
K-pop Demon Hunters release date and time: Everything to know about Netflix's fierce new girl group fantasy film
K-pop Demon Hunters release date and time: The worlds of K-pop and demon slaying are about to collide in the most unexpected way. K-pop Demon Hunters, an animated musical action-comedy from Sony Pictures Animation, is finally dropping on Netflix, and it promises to be one wild ride, packed with high action and drama. Let's break down the release schedule, cast, storyline, and why this is shaping up to be your next obsession. K-pop Demon Hunters release date and time K-pop Demon Hunters will premiere globally on Netflix on June 20, 2025. Here's the release time by zones: K-pop Demon Hunters: What's it about? By day, Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are the ultimate K-pop girl group, taking over stadiums with their flawless vocals and killer choreography. But by night, they're secret demon hunters, using music as a literal weapon to protect their fans from supernatural threats. Their latest threat comes from another idol group, the Saja Boys, a rival boy band that turns out to be a bunch of soul-stealing demons in disguise. K-pop Demon Hunters: Meet the voice cast The film brings together an exciting mix of Korean and Asian-American talent, adding authenticity and charm to each character. Arden Cho as Rumi – the group's confident leader May Hong as Mira – the tough, tomboyish powerhouse Ji-young Yoo as Zoey – the bubbly rapper with a sharp tongue Ahn Hyo-seop as Jinu – the dangerously charming frontman of Saja Boys Ken Jeong as Bobby – their over-the-top manager Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, and Byung-hun Lee round out the cast in key roles. Cameos and voice spots from Joel Kim Booster, Liza Koshy, and more Who's behind it? The movie is directed by Maggie Kang (The LEGO Ninjago Movie) and Chris Appelhans (Wish Dragon), produced by Michelle Wong, and written by Hannah McMechan, Danya Jimenez, Kang, and Appelhans. Animation is handled by Sony Pictures Imageworks, bringing the world to life with bold visuals inspired by K-pop music videos, anime aesthetics, and over-the-top concert glam. Music you'll actually want on your playlist K-pop Demon Hunters is packed with original tracks by hitmakers like Teddy Park, Danny Chung, EJAE, KUSH, Lindgren, and more. Notably, TWICE members Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung lend their voices to the film's anthem, Takedown, and artists like Audrey Nuna, Andrew Choi, Kevin Woo, and Lea Salonga are featured throughout. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Pink Villa
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
'Is that Jungkook?': Fan spot BTS member's Boy With Luv-era lookalike in K-Pop Demon Hunters
The new animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters dropped its trailer a while back, and it's serving some seriously next-level mayhem (in the best way). Meet Rumi, Mira, and Zoey — fierce K-pop stars by day, demon-slaying heroes by night. This girl group doesn't just sell out stadiums; they also hunt demons like it's no big deal. Performing and protecting their fans, they keep supernatural chaos far away. But here's the juicy twist that BTS ARMYs can't stop talking about: eagle-eyed fans spotted a boy band in the trailer that screams Jungkook energy. Is That BTS' Jungkook? In the K-Pop Demon Hunters trailer, there's a glimpse of a boy band performing live on a street in front of an audience, and one member stands out, rocking a white loose tee, denim, and a pink belt, totally giving off Jungkook's Boy With Luv era vibes. The hairstyle, the energy, and even the dance moves (though not exactly BTS's choreography) have ARMY buzzing, wondering, 'Is this Jungkook's animated twin?' The production hasn't confirmed anything official yet, so the mystery remains. But ARMYs? Hyped. It's like K-pop's unstoppable magic is weaving into animation, and K-Pop Demon Hunters is leading the charge. What's K-Pop Demon Hunters About? This summer's must-watch animation from Sony Pictures Animation. When they're not lighting up arenas, they're protecting fans from a sneaky demon boy band trying to steal the spotlight — and maybe a little more. Adding spice, Ahn Hyo Seop voices a rival demon boy band member, ramping up the supernatural showdown. The story follows three K-pop idols who find themselves pulled into a parallel world where they take on a whole new mission — battling demons threatening humanity. As the fight intensifies, they're joined by a mysterious member of a rival boy band, voiced by Ahn Hyo-seop. Together, they must face off against a powerful villain who steals souls. The big question is: can they save the world before it's too late? Whether that animated boy is Jungkook's spirit animal or just a wild coincidence, K-Pop Demon Hunters is making waves and proving K-pop's cultural takeover isn't slowing down anytime soon. Monsters beware — the K-pop Demon Hunters are here to stay, and they're ready to slay all day.
