The successful animation film Kpop demons hunters He continues to enchant the global audience and his group of imaginary idol Saja Boys has become a favorite from fans in his own. Now, director Maggie Kang has revealed the inspiration in real life behind the characters-not that the first generation of the hot boy group.
Maggie Kang, who grew up in Canada in the 90s, described that he was a K-pop fan then as “Almost like having a secret identity.” With a limited access to Korean entertainment abroad, he said that the film allowed her to create the type of story that wanted as a teenager. “In the 90s, being a K-Pop fan in Canada was a kind of secret identity. This film is ultimately the film I have always wanted to see as a teenager.”
Remembering her days Fandom, Maggie Kang admitted that her bedroom walls were covered by hot posters and would have recorded music shows on VHS ribbons just to reproduce her favorite moments. That passion, he explained, directly influenced the creation of Huntr/X and their rival Saja Boys group, which embody the same energy and excitement that once felt.
Beyond his imaginary idols, Kpop demons hunters It also boasts a soundtrack made by some of the greatest k-pop names. The manufacturer of Blackpink Teddy and songwriter EJ of Roomies worked on the film of the film, which quickly entered the Billboard charts after the release.
Cultural authenticity was another milestone of the project. The traditional Korean motifs and elements of shamanism have been intertwined in the plot, adding layers of depth that resound strongly with Korean spectators. For Maggie Kang, the film is more than a simple entertainment: it is a love letter for the culture of the Fandom K-Pop all over the world.
With the boys of Saja fascinating public and the Ost waves they do globally, Kpop demons hunters He cemented himself as an extraordinary project that celebrates both the story of K-Pop and his boundless global future.
Sources: Koreaboo
