After receiving questions of fans about a possible sequel on the social media platform X, Celine Dahyeu Kim replied sharing her experience of mistreatment. He published an image of an animated crying character and wrote, “This was exactly as I looked at when I left the company. Even if there is a sequel, Sony will probably not call me back.”
He also explained, “Without entering the full detail, the reason why I left was because a person of high rank in production repeatedly rejected my efforts and did not hesitate to act in discriminatory ways.” Kim stressed that these actions were not isolated by her, adding, “The entire artistic team, including the producer and artistic director of the character, which everyone worked hard to represent Korean culture – joined together.”
As he condemned the individual involved, Kim clarified that his frustration was not directed to Sony as a whole. “I hope that person has learned something from all this and changes a behavior so unacceptable in the future”, He wrote. “The Sony managers really listened to my concerns and supported me. Please, not to criticize the company, this was the result of an individual’s bad conduct.”
Despite Calvary, Kim expressed pride in the final film, “I hope this thread does not affect your film enjoyment. Over 90% of my efforts have become in the final product and, as can be seen in the credits, this was a significant collaboration of hundreds of people with a shared vision.”
His revelations have aroused international attention, with some foreign media that reported on the accident. Following the public control, the Sony employee in question left the company. Kim confirmed the departure, saying, “That” superior “is no longer in Sony. Honestly, working with them was terrible. We never cross again in this sector.”
In the meantime, K-pop hunters It continues to enjoy immense global success. According to the Streaming Analytics Flixpatrol website, the film has exceeded the film charts of Netflix in 41 countries, including the United States, Canada, Germany, Thailand and the Philippines, only days after its release.
The animated function follows an imaginary group K-Pop Girl, Huntr/X, which leads double life as demons hunters; They face each other against a rival boy band, whose members are secretly demons.
The film was produced by Sony Pictures Animation and distributed globally by Netflix.
