K-Pop Demon Hunters Behind the Scenes: What It Takes to Animate a K-Pop Battle

The directors of K-Pop Demon Hunters, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, take us deep inside the making of their genre-bending animated movie, blending K-pop, ancient demons, and coming-of-age drama into one unforgettable ride.

From the early concept art to the animation of full-blown dance battles, Kang and Appelhans reveal how Korean culture, idol fandom, and supernatural mythology shaped every frame. They break down the visual inspirations, storyboarding process, and how music became the film’s true superpower—plus tease what could be next for these monster-fighting pop idols.

00:00 – Meet the directors of K-Pop Demon Hunters
00:28 – The first images that inspired the story (demon cats & concert butterflies)
01:28 – How K-pop fandom shaped the film’s magical logic
02:21 – Animating K-pop choreography: capturing style without motion capture
03:05 – 10,000+ storyboards and the visual world-building process
04:15 – The advantages of animation vs. live action
05:05 – Balancing K-pop visuals with horror tones (and Bong Joon-ho influences)
05:05 – Creative work with the voice actors
06:48 – Ian Eisendrath's important role

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