Director of Netflix’s smash hit K-Pop Demon Hunters drops hints about sequel
K-pop Demon Hunters sequel could explore main characters’ backstories
- K-Pop Demon Hunters co-director Maggie Kang has indicated that a potential sequel would delve into the origin stories of the film's three female protagonists.
- Kang explained that these backstories were omitted from the initial 85-minute film due to time constraints, as the focus was primarily on Rumi's narrative.
- Voice actors Arden Cho and Ahn Hyo Seop have expressed keen interest in reprising their roles for a follow-up, particularly to explore the fate of Ahn's character, Jinu.
- Despite not being officially greenlit by Netflix, a sequel appears probable given the film's strong critical and audience ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.
- The film has achieved significant commercial success, becoming Netflix's most-watched animated film and its fourth most-watched film overall, with its song "Golden" topping both US and UK music charts.