Title: K-Pop Demon Hunters (2025)
Director(s): Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans
Rating: PG
Genre(s): Animation, Fantasy, Musical, Action-Comedy, Coming-of-Age
Runtime: 1hr 36min
Star(s): Arden Cho • May Hong • Ji-young Yoo • Ahn Hyo-seop • Ken Jeong
BRILLIANT BLEND OF KPOP AND SUPERNATURAL ELEMENTS WITH POTENTIAL UNFINISHED ROMANCE
“K-pop Demon Hunters, brings a unique concept to the world of storytelling. From the stages of with glitz and glamour to the rotten dark side of the paranormal – delivering an entertaining masterpiece that’s both chaotic and catchy.”
Global K-Pop girl group sensation, HUNTR/X secretly combat demons threatening humanity when they’re not tearing up the stage. As the due date for a crucial supernatural event near, a new adversary, the Saja Boys a rival boy band whose members are all demons in disguise, threatens their progress.
The film’s musical numbers are its greatest asset. With notable songs such as ‘Your Idol’ and ‘Golden’ topping real-life music charts, K-Pop Demon Hunters’ soundtracks have become a force in the music industry in spite of the artists being completely fictional.
Character costume design is impeccable and respects Korean culture, both contemporary and traditional.
HUNTR/X’s stage fashion consists of cropped jackets, miniskirts, shorts and streetwear pieces.
Accessories include, chunky boots, statement belts, chokers, and bold earrings. Each character also carries arms inspired by actual traditional Korean weapons when battling demons.
The Saja Boys in their demonic form, wears a blend of traditional Korean attire from the Joseon-era and modern fashion.
The relationship between Rumi and Jinu, while emotionally charged, ultimately feels underdeveloped and unresolved.
Their dynamic hints at both friendship and romance, but the storyline doesn’t fully commit to either path—leaving audiences feeling somewhat unsatisfied.
The tension between their opposing missions could have offered a rich emotional arc: Rumi, bound by her duty to eliminate demons, struggles with her empathy for Jinu; while Jinu, tasked with reaping souls, finds himself drawn to a humanity he supposedly forfeited.
Yet the film never convincingly explains how Jinu, having sold his soul, still holds a moral compass or capacity for emotional conflict.
As a result, their potential connection feels more symbolic than sincere—an intriguing concept that lacks the depth and resolution needed to truly resonate.
That said, the film is still a work of art, masterfully blending music and paranormal charm – two elements known for drawing in masses in pop culture.
Final Thoughts:
A warning to Christian/Religious parents: I DO NOT recommend this film for children to watch as it carries heavy spiritual elements and depicts relationships between humans and demons.
Rating: 9/10
Can be fully enjoyed if you’re not a spiritual/religious person, otherwise your conscience will be affected.