K-Pop Demon Hunters Review!
- Prakriti Balu
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
You've probably heard of, or at least listened to, one of the songs from the viral movie K-pop Demon Hunters, but is it worth the hype? I'll take you through the plot with spoilers as well as pros and cons, and you can see for yourself!
What is the main plot?
It's an animated fantasy movie on Netflix.
The story is based on a girl band called Huntrix, with members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, who are also demon hunters. They use their singing to keep the demons from preying on innocent civilians' souls.
The main antagonist is a boy band named the Saja Boys, comprised of demons who try to steal Huntrix's fans' souls for the king demon's (AKA Gwima's) benefit.
It's a story of self-realization, embracing your identity, love, and friendship.
What people liked about it
Visuals and Animation:
The movie was praised for having realistic and vivid imagery and animation. The color and dynamics really add to the whole movie in a good way.
Soundtrack/Music:
People are obsessed with the songs in this movie. The songs are very catchy and fun to listen to. Also, they do a good job merging real K-pop music into the fantasy movie world.
Themes and Heart:
The themes are very meaningful throughout this story, such as self-acceptance and friendship. They are a big plus, since you actually learn things from the movie by applying its theme.
Cultural Touches:
Many people liked that the movie blended lots of Korean cultural aspects into the story instead of completely disregarding the Korean culture of K-pop. Many of the mythology and aesthetics were Korean-based, and the songs even had Korean language verses in them!
Popularity:
It's currently Netflix's most-watched animated original, so it clearly resonates with a lot of people.
Weaknesses
Story and Character depth:
A lot of this movie was very fast-paced, so you don't get to see the character depth of some of the characters like Mira and Zoey, which would have been nice. Also, the story felt a bit rushed in some areas.
Predictability:
This film uses a lot of common themes and storylines. Some viewers said that this movie was too predictable, which reduced its impact.
Fear/Violence:
Although this movie is PG and family-friendly, there are some creepy/scary moments, like the monster-demon scene, soul-sucking, and the fighting scenes.
Verdict: Should you watch it?
You'll enjoy it if you....
like K-pop and music fantasy storylines
enjoy animated stories
are okay with some supernatural elements and somewhat creepy animation
want something fun and uplifting, even if it uses some familiar storylines/themes
like fantasy and don't mind it being unrealistic
You'll not like it as much if you...
prefer original plots and deep character development
dislike supernatural horror and creepy visuals, even if they are very minimal
don't like musical movies full of songs
don't like fantasy movies and prefer more realistic, live-action movies
Either way, if you feel like you should give K-pop demon hunters a try, you can see for yourself if you like it or not!
Link to movie (only on Netflix)- https://www.netflix.com/title/81498621