Maggie Kang, the creator and co-director of KPop Demon Hunters, has said she is excited for the potential for more stories involving animated girl group Huntr/x. Speaking to the BBC during a visit to Europe, Kang explained that while there was nothing official we can talk about, she and co-director Chris Appelhans believe there's definitely more we can do with these characters in this world. And whatever it will be, it will be a story that deserves to be a sequel, and it will be something that we want to see, she added.
Kpop Demon Hunters has become a cultural phenomenon this year, overtaking Squid Game as the most watched title in Netflix history, with more than 325m views.
The animated film tells the story of a hugely successful female Kpop trio, who play enormous concerts at the same time as trying to save the world from evil forces. They end up locked in battle against a boy band called Saja Boys, who are made up of demons.
Critics have loved the film, which holds a score of 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and the influential Gold Derby predictions website has it as the favorite for the best animated film. The title alone is obviously Oscar bait, laughs Chris Appelhans, the American who is the other half of the directing duo.
Netflix has stated that breakout hit Golden will be included for Academy consideration, but there’s also buzz for other potential nominations spanning categories for best original song.
As Kang and Appelhans celebrate their success, they express no intent to adapt Kpop Demon Hunters into live-action, emphasizing the unique qualities animation provides.
Kang reflects on the journey, noting the film’s reach across demographics, crediting fans for spreading the word through social media, ultimately creating an environment where audiences bond over their love for the movie. Just seeing people bond over this movie has been so wonderful, she said.
Kpop Demon Hunters has become a cultural phenomenon this year, overtaking Squid Game as the most watched title in Netflix history, with more than 325m views.
The animated film tells the story of a hugely successful female Kpop trio, who play enormous concerts at the same time as trying to save the world from evil forces. They end up locked in battle against a boy band called Saja Boys, who are made up of demons.
Critics have loved the film, which holds a score of 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and the influential Gold Derby predictions website has it as the favorite for the best animated film. The title alone is obviously Oscar bait, laughs Chris Appelhans, the American who is the other half of the directing duo.
Netflix has stated that breakout hit Golden will be included for Academy consideration, but there’s also buzz for other potential nominations spanning categories for best original song.
As Kang and Appelhans celebrate their success, they express no intent to adapt Kpop Demon Hunters into live-action, emphasizing the unique qualities animation provides.
Kang reflects on the journey, noting the film’s reach across demographics, crediting fans for spreading the word through social media, ultimately creating an environment where audiences bond over their love for the movie. Just seeing people bond over this movie has been so wonderful, she said.
