7-Year Production K-Pop Demon Hunters — Director Maggie Kang’s Behind-the-Scenes Story

The director of <K-Pop Demon Hunters>, Maggie Kang, appeared on the tvN program <You Quiz on the Block> and shared stories related to the work. Yoo Jae-suk – It seems like it must have taken quite a long time for you to plan and produce it, right? Maggie Kang – It took 7 years. In the meantime, our child grew up a lot haha. Yoo Jae-suk – Out of 20 years working in animation, you invested 7 years in making <K-Pop Demon Hunters>. How did you feel when it was finally released after 7 years? Maggie Kang – We waited until the exact release time. I just started crying. When I turned on Netflix and watched the movie… I just started crying. Because I was so happy. Yoo Jae-suk – “<K-Pop Demon Hunters> is a tribute and a love letter to the Korea and K-pop culture that I love and am proud of, and it is a film that expresses the Korean roots I have.” Maggie Kang – Honestly, while making the film I worried a lot. “Will Koreans acknowledge this movie?”, “Do I even have the qualification to make a film like this?” Yoo Jae-suk – Why? Maggie Kang – Because I didn’t live in Korea for a long time and spent a lot of time overseas, there’s something about that. People who don’t live in Korea! So I worried about it, but thank you so much for loving it. While making a K-pop movie, I wanted to show our culture to the world. Maggie Kang – Honestly, I’m Korean, but I didn’t go to school in Korea and I also didn’t live in Korea for a long time. Because of that, I wondered, “Can I make a film that represents Korea?”, “Do I even have the right to do that?” I had those thoughts. ㅡ.A “love letter to Korean culture” written over 7 years while holding such doubts Maggie Kang – None of us expected to receive this much love. So I’m very grateful to the fans. I didn’t expect this level of love. I even said this to my husband. “If people don’t like this movie, I’m never making animation again.” Because I poured all of my heart into it. But receiving this much love from people makes me deeply moved. Yoo Jae-suk – Your first work has already received a lot of love from many people. It must be joyful, but at the same time you might have many thoughts. How do you feel? Maggie Kang – I do have many thoughts. I think the pressure to do well on the next project is quite big. Yoo Jae-suk – People are already talking about Season 2, right? Maggie Kang – Really? Yoo Jae-suk – Season 2 should definitely happen. Jo Se-ho – Wouldn’t it be fun if Huntrix appeared on You Quiz? Yoo Jae-suk – Is there a message you wanted to convey through the work? Maggie Kang – The message in the movie is about defeating the fear inside me and finding confidence in myself. Maggie Kang – Rumi had a demon mark that she had to hide and live with, and inside Jinwoo there is fear. What I wanted to say through these two characters is that everyone has parts inside themselves that they want to hide. The message is that we must always try to overcome them. Even if we cannot completely eliminate the anxiety and fear we have, I wanted to say that we must develop the inner strength to acknowledge them.

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7년 제작 K-Pop Demon Hunters 매기강 감독 제작 비하인드

tvN <유 퀴즈 온더 블럭> 프로그램에 <케이팝 데몬 헌터스> 감독인 매기강이 출연해 작품과 관련한 이야이기들을 나눴다. 유재석 – 감독님께서 구상하고 제작하는 데 시간이 꽤 걸렸을 것 같은데요? 매기강– 7년 걸렸습니다. 그 사이에 우리 애가 엄청 많이 컷어요 흐흐 유재석 – 애니메이션 일을 한 20년 동안 7년을 <케데헌> 만드는 데 투자. 7년 만에 공개가 됐을 때 어떠셨어요? 매기강 – 저희가 공개 시간까지 기다렸어요. 그냥 막 눈물이 나더라고요. 넷플릭스를 틀어서 영화를 보니까… 그냥 눈물이 나더라고요. 너무기뻐서. 유재석 – “<케이팝 데몬 헌터스>는 제가 사랑하고 자랑스러워하는 한국과 K-팝 문화에 바치는 헌사이자 러브레터이며, 제가 가진 한국적 뿌리를 표현한 영화다.” 매기강 – 솔직히 영화를 만들면서 고민을 많이 했어요. ‘한국인들이 이 영화를 인정할까?’, ‘제가 이런 영화를 만들 수 있는 자격이 되나?’ 유재석 – 왜요? 매기강 – 한국에서 오래 안 살았고 해외에서 많이 살았기 때문에, 그런 게 좀 있어요. 한국에서 안 사는 사람은! 그래서 고민을 했는데 너무 사랑해주셔서 고맙고. 저는 케이팝 영화를 만들면서 세계에 우리 문화를 보여주고 싶었어요. 매기강 – 솔직히 제가 한국인인데, 한국에서 학교도 안 다녔고, 한국에서 오래 안 살기도 했고. 그랬기 때문에 ‘한국을 대표하는 영화를 만들 수 있을까?’, ‘내가 그럴 자격이 있을까?’ 그런 생각을 좀 했어요. ㅡ.그런 의문을 품은 채 7년 동안 써내려간 “한국 문화를 향한 러브레터” 매기강 – 이 정도로 많은 사랑을 받을 줄은 그 누구도 예상하지 못했어요. 그래서 팬들한테 너무 감사하고. 이 정도의 사랑을 기대하지 못했는데. 남편에게 이런 말을 했거든요. “사람들이 이 영화를 좋아하지 않으면 난 더 이상 애니메이션 안 만들래” 그 만큼 내 마음을 다 쏟아부었기 때문인데 이렇게 많은 사람을 받으니까 감개무량해요 유재석 – 첫 작품부터 많은 분들의 사랑을 받았는데, 기쁘기도 하지만 한편으로는 많은 생각이 드실 것 같아요. 어떠세요? 매기강 – 생각이 많죠. 다음 작품도 잘해야 한다는 압박감이 큰 겄 같아요. 유재석 – 벌써부터 시즌2 이야기가 나오고 있잖아요? 매기강 – 그래요? 유재석 – 시즌2 당연히 가여죠. 조세호 – 헌트릭스가 유퀴즈에 나오는 장면도 재밌지 않을까. 유재석 – 작품을 통해서 전하고 싶었던 메시지가 있습니까? 매기강 – 영화에 담긴 메시지가 내 안에 있는 두려움을 물리치고, 내 자신에 대한 자신감을 찾는 메시지를 주고 싶죠. 매기강 – 루미는 숨기고 살아야 하는 악귀의 문양을 가지고 있었고, 진우의 내면에는 두려움이 있어요. 두 캐릭터로 말씀드리고 싶었던 것은 내면에는 누구나 감추고 싶은 부분들이 있는데, 메시지는 ‘항상 극복하려고 노력을 해야 한다.’ 우리가 가진 불안과 두려움을 완전히 없애지는 못하더라도 그것을 인정할 수 있는 내면의 힘을 키워야 한다는 말을 하고 싶었습니다.

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《K-Pop Demon Hunters》 Conversation with Director Maggie Kang (Kang Min-ji)

On the tvN program <You Quiz on the Block>, Maggie Kang, the director of <K-Pop Demon Hunters>, appeared and shared stories related to the work. The contents are compiled here. ㅡA KDH sing-along bus appearing in ChicagoㅡOnly a two-day special screening… KDH ranks No.1 at the North American box officeㅡElectrifying people all over the worldㅡ**<K-Pop Demon Hunters>**ㅡNo.1 in 43 countries on NetflixㅡAchieved 236 million viewsㅡThe Korean who ignited the <KDH> craze worldwideㅡDirector Maggie Kang (Kang Min-ji) <Golden> ㅡThe phrase “the most Korean becomes the most global” has become reality.Maggie Kang – I never imagined a single film could become this popular.Yoo Jae-suk – The harmony of K-pop and Korean culture in the battle against evil spirits is a stroke of genius.ㅡAn animation set in Korea that uses K-pop music, telling the story of the girl group “Huntrix,” who protect fans from the evil-spirit boy group “Saja Boys” while saving the world from demonsㅡReleased in June and ranked No.1 in 43 countriesㅡCumulative view count surpasses 236 million viewsㅡBecomes the most-watched film in Netflix historyㅡStill breaking records even nowㅡOST <GOLDEN> No.1 on Billboard HOT100, No.1 on the UK Official Singles Chart, with 8 OST tracks lining up on music chartsYoo Jae-suk – Did you expect this kind of craze?Maggie Kang – While making the songs, I hoped K-pop fans would accept them as K-pop and see Huntrix and Saja Boys as idol groups. But I never imagined our songs would reach Billboard. That’s what feels so surreal. Seeing Huntrix and Saja Boys “fighting” on the Billboard chart is also unbelievable.ㅡMovie scenes becoming reality (Soda Pop, Golden)ㅡLee Jae, who personally composed and sang <Golden> – became a hot topic after it was revealed she had been an SM trainee for 10 years!Maggie Kang – I watched the recording of <Golden> in New York. She sang the high register 20–30 times in a row. It’s an extremely difficult song. I asked her to make it difficult, because when you hear high-range vocals, you feel uplifted. I wanted to create a song that gives a swelling, overwhelming feeling. Our movie gives positive energy.Yoo Jae-suk – The lyrics keep saying “UP” too.LyricsㅡWe’re goin’ up, up, up, it’s our moment.ㅡYou know together we’re glowingㅡGonna be, gonna be golden ㅡWith its bright, powerful message and addictive chorus, the <Golden> cover challenge spread across SNSㅡLoved by all ages and gendersㅡVarious parodies also emergedㅡOnly two days of screening, yet No.1 at the U.S. box office… 25 billion KRW in revenueㅡ“Shall we seal the soul gate with a sing-along?” 7-hour wait for the U.S. sing-along busㅡThe world is now in the <KDH> crazeYoo Jae-suk – Not only the songs, but scenes from the film are becoming hot topics as wellㅡBuzz-worthy scene – eating an entire roll of gimbap in one biteYoo Jae-suk – People even try copying the act of eating a whole gimbap roll at onceㅡAs interest in gimbap surged, videos of people making gimbap themselves also gained popularityㅡ13 million views for the Soda Pop challenge Director Kang Min-ji’s Childhood ㅡAt age 5, emigrated at a young age – to CanadaㅡAlthough Korean could have been forgotten if not used, she still speaks fluent KoreanMaggie Kang – When I first went to Canada, I only used English. We didn’t use Korean at home. After six months, my English became perfect. After that, my mom gave me Korean books, but I couldn’t read them. She said, “This won’t do,” and from then on she made me sit down and study. Three to four times a week, for several hours each time, I had to study Korean no matter what. Dictation, repeated reading. At the time, I really hated it, but now I’m so grateful.ㅡStudying itself is not easy for a five-year-old. Now, Korean language study has become a huge assetYoo Jae-suk – Even after emigrating to Canada, you visited Korea often?Maggie Kang – I spent every summer vacation in Korea. My parents always thought we would return to Korea someday, so I spent a lot of time there.ㅡNaturally ingrained Korean sensibilityMaggie Kang – I think I watched a lot of TV whenever I came to Korea on vacation, haha. Every summer there were hit songs that were popular at the time. I went to karaoke with my cousins and sang popular songs. Those memories are really precious to me.Jae-jin – Which singers did you like?Maggie Kang – I liked H.O.T. I was a fan of H.O.T., and also Seo Taiji and Boys.ㅡSeo Taiji and Boys – <As the Night Goes On> (1992)ㅡDeux – <Turn Back at Me> (1993)ㅡKorean songs inserted throughout the film, influenced by artists she loved in childhoodMaggie Kang – My mother always told me, “You are Korean. You must not forget the Korean language.” I always remembered that. Even though I now hold a Canadian passport, in my heart I have always felt 100% Korean.Yoo Jae-suk – How did you get started in animation?Maggie Kang – My father really loved movies, so from a young age I was very interested in storytelling. When I wrote stories, I also designed characters and drew scenes. My father saw that and bought me animation books. From that moment, I thought, “Animation can be a career!” I started learning 2D animation and took a story test at DreamWorks. I passed and joined the company.Jo Se-ho – Do you remember the animations you liked as a child?Maggie Kang – I liked Dooly, and I remember <Candy Candy>. I was influenced a lot by Korean animation, and also by Western animation like Disney. I liked many different things.ㅡA director who loved animation from childhoodYoo Jae-suk – You worked a lot as a storyboard artist at DreamWorks, right? Shrek 3, Kung Fu Panda 2, Minions 2.ㅡWhat is a storyboard artist?ㅡWhen making a film,ㅡThe first step is writing (screenplay). But the screenplay is not perfect.ㅡThe role of a storyboard artist is to visualize the screenplay.ㅡWhen assigned a scene, they draw camera angles, character positions, movement, and atmosphere.ㅡAnimation is created based on these planned drawings.ㅡIt is the

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" class="blog-post-title">A Conversation with Director Maggie Kang of <K-Pop Demon Hunters>

Director Maggie Kang of the film <K-Pop Demon Hunters> appeared on the tvN program <You Quiz on the Block> and shared various stories related to the work. Those contents have been captured here. ㅡThe K-DeHun Sing-along Bus appeared in ChicagoㅡOnly held special screenings for two days… K-DeHun No. 1 at the North American box officeㅡEnthusiastically received by people all over the worldㅡ<K-Pop Demon Hunters>ㅡNo. 1 in 43 countries on NetflixㅡReached 236 million viewsㅡThe Korean who caused the <K-DeHun> fever worldwideㅡDirector Maggie Kang <Golden> ㅡThe saying “The most Korean thing is the most global thing” has become a reality. Maggie Kang – I didn’t even know a single movie could be this popular. Yoo Jae-suk – The harmony between K-pop and Korean culture in the process of confronting evil spirits is a “godsend.” ㅡAn animation set in South Korea using K-pop music, featuring a girl group “Huntress” who protects the world from evil spirits and protects fans from an evil spirit boy group “Saja Boys.”ㅡRanked No. 1 in 43 countries after being released in JuneㅡSurpassed 236 million cumulative viewsㅡBecame the most-watched Netflix movie of all timeㅡStill breaking records even nowㅡOST <GOLDEN> No. 1 on Billboard HOT 100, No. 1 on the UK Official Singles Chart, 8 OST songs lining up on music charts Yoo Jae-suk – Did you expect this kind of fever? Maggie Kang – While making the songs, I wanted K-pop fans to accept these songs as K-pop and accept Huntress or Saja Boys as idol groups. But, I never thought our song would go all the way up to Billboard. I think that’s so amazing. It’s also fascinating to see Huntress and Saja Boys fighting on the Billboard charts. ㅡSituations in the movie that became reality (Soda Pop, Golden)ㅡLee Jae, who directly composed and sang <GOLDEN> – became a hot topic after it was revealed she was an SM trainee for 10 years! Maggie Kang – I saw her recording <Golden> in New York. She did the high pitch range 20 to 30 times in a row. It’s a very difficult song to sing, right? I asked Lee Jae to make it difficult. Because when you hear songs in a high register, you get “UP.” I wanted to make a song that gives a heart-fluttering feeling. Our movie gives positive energy. Yoo Jae-suk – The lyrics also have “UP” coming out repeatedly. LyricsㅡWe’re goin’ up, up, up, it’s our moment.ㅡYou know together we’re glowingㅡGonna be, gonna be golden ㅡThe <Golden> cover challenge spread on SNS with a bright and powerful message and an addictive chorusㅡPopularity regardless of age or genderㅡVarious parodies appearedㅡNo. 1 at the US Box Office in just two days of screening … 25 billion won in revenueㅡ”Should we seal the Spirit Gate with a sing-along?” 7-hour wait for the US Sing-along BusㅡThe world is currently in <K-DeHun> fever Yoo Jae-suk – Not only the songs, but scenes in the movie are becoming hot topics. ㅡThe scene of interest – The scene of eating a whole roll of Gimbap Yoo Jae-suk – People are even imitating eating a whole roll of Gimbap. ㅡAs interest in Gimbap intensifies, videos of people making Gimbap themselves are gaining popularity.ㅡThe 13-million-view Soda Pop Challenge Director Maggie Kang’s Childhood ㅡImmigrated at the young age of 5 – CanadaㅡYou can forget Korean if you don’t use it, but her Korean is still fluent Maggie Kang – When I first went to Canada, I only used English. I didn’t use Korean at home. They said I spoke English perfectly in 6 months. After my English became perfect, my mother gave me a Korean book, but I couldn’t read it. My mom said, “This won’t do,” and from then on, she sat me down and started studying. Three to four times a week, for several hours, I absolutely studied Korean. I did dictation and read repeatedly. At the time, I really hated doing it, but now I’m so grateful for it. ㅡStudying itself is not easy at age 5. Korean study has now become a great asset. Yoo Jae-suk – Even though you immigrated to Canada, did you visit Korea often? Maggie Kang – I spent all my summer vacations in Korea. Because my parents always thought they would return to Korea, we spent a lot of time in Korea. ㅡKorean sensibilities naturally ingrained in the body Maggie Kang – I think I watched a lot of TV whenever I came to Korea during vacations, haha. Every summer when I went to Korea, there was a hit song trending at that time. I have really good memories of going to karaoke with my cousins and singing popular songs. Production Team – Which singers did you like? Maggie Kang – For singers, it was H.O.T. I was a fan of H.O.T., and also Seo Taiji and Boys. ㅡSeo Taiji and Boys – <As This Night Goes Deep>(1992)ㅡDeux – <Turn Around and Look at Me>(1993)ㅡKorean songs inserted throughout the movie, influenced by the singers she liked as a child Maggie Kang – My mother always said, “You are Korean. You must not forget the Korean language.” So I always remembered those words. Although I hold a Canadian passport now, in my heart, I have always felt 100% Korean. Yoo Jae-suk – How did you start in animation? Maggie Kang – My dad really likes movies. So I’ve been interested in storytelling since I was little. When I wrote a story, I drew character designs and scenes there, and my dad saw that and bought me an animation book. So from that moment, I thought, “Animation can be a job!” and started learning 2D animation, then took a story test at DreamWorks. I passed and joined DreamWorks. Jo Se-ho – Director, do you remember the animations you liked when you were young? Maggie Kang – I liked Dooly too. I also remember <Candy Candy>. I was influenced a lot by Korean cartoons and also by the Western side. Things like Disney. I liked various things. ㅡA

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A Conversation with Director Maggie Kang of

tvN <You Quiz on the Block> Director Maggie Kang of K-Pop: Demon Hunters appeared on the tvN program You Quiz on the Block to share stories about her work. Here is a summary of the conversation. <Golden> Maggie Kang’s Childhood The Reason for Making <K-Pop: Demon Hunters> Yoo Jae-suk: “How did you come to make K-Pop: Demon Hunters?” Maggie Kang: “I’ve been working in animation for 20 years. Ever since I started, I wanted to see an animation that captures Korean culture. As a Korean! Korea makes and loves animation so much, so I thought, ‘I wish there was a movie that represents our country!’ and ‘If such a project comes out, I want to work on it.’ I waited until it came out, but it didn’t. So, after becoming a supervisor and reaching a position where I could be a director, I thought, ‘Then should I try making it?’ Then an idea came to me. It seemed like people abroad didn’t know much about Korea’s Grim Reaper (Jeoseung Saja) or Goblin (Dokkaebi) images. Those images from folklore naturally connected to the idea of ‘Demon Hunters’ who fight evil spirits.” The director who recorded everywhere by walking on her own two feet to express Korea. Maggie Kang: “When I came to Korea for the field trip this time, it was my first time in Bukchon. I realized for the first time that the streets are so narrow and the hills are steep. And I felt the bricks and patterns were diverse and special, so I wanted to show that in the movie exactly as it is.” Details that look as if Korea was moved into the screen, completed after much research and effort: The Harmony of Korea’s Traditional Culture, K-pop, and FandomYoo Jae-suk: “K-pop, traditional Korean culture, and fandom culture are well-harmonized in the work, so you get completely immersed while watching.” <K-De-Heon>, produced mainly by Koreans.Yoo Jae-suk: “There are scenes where your attention to detail is felt; there were points that really gave me goosebumps while watching.” Production Period of <K-Pop: Demon Hunters> Yoo Jae-suk: “It must have taken quite a while to plan and produce, Director?” Maggie Kang: “It took 7 years. In the meantime, my kid grew up so much, haha.” Yoo Jae-suk: “Investing 7 years into making K-De-Heon out of 20 years in animation. How did you feel when it was finally released after 7 years?” Maggie Kang: “We waited until the release time. I just started crying. Watching the movie on Netflix… I just cried. Because I was so happy.” Yoo Jae-suk: “<K-Pop: Demon Hunters> is a tribute and a love letter to Korea and K-pop culture, which I love and am proud of, and it’s a movie that expresses my Korean roots.” Maggie Kang: “Honestly, I worried a lot while making the movie. ‘Will Koreans accept this movie?’, ‘Am I qualified to make a movie like this?’” Yoo Jae-suk: “Why?” Maggie Kang: “Because I didn’t live in Korea for long and lived abroad a lot, there’s a bit of that. For people who don’t live in Korea! So I worried, but I’m so grateful that you love it so much. While making a K-pop movie, I wanted to show our culture to the world.” Maggie Kang: “Honestly, I am Korean, but I didn’t go to school in Korea and didn’t live there for long. Because of that, I thought, ‘Can I make a movie that represents Korea?’, ‘Am I qualified for that?’”

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K-Pop Demon Hunters: Wie Maggie Kang mit koreanischer Kultur die Welt eroberte

Die Netflix-Animation „K-Pop Demon Hunters“ sorgt weltweit für Furore.Die Regisseurin Maggie Kang (강민지) war kürzlich zu Gast in der beliebten tvN-Sendung „You Quiz on the Block“, wo sie offen über den Entstehungsprozess, ihre koreanischen Wurzeln und den globalen Erfolg des Films sprach. Der Film ist längst mehr als nur ein Animationshit – er ist ein kulturelles Phänomen. Globaler Erfolg: Zahlen, die Geschichte schreiben Seit der Veröffentlichung im Juni hat K-Pop Demon Hunters neue Rekorde aufgestellt: Auch im Kino sorgte der Film für Aufsehen: K-Pop trifft koreanische Mythologie Im Zentrum der Geschichte steht die Girlgroup HUNTR/X, die heimlich als Dämonenjägerinnen agiert.Ihre Gegner: die dämonische Boygroup Saja Boys, inspiriert vom koreanischen Jeoseung Saja (저승사자). Der Film verbindet auf einzigartige Weise: Laut Moderator Yoo Jae-suk sei diese Kombination „ein genialer Schachzug“. OST „GOLDEN“ erobert die Charts Der Soundtrack entwickelte ein Eigenleben: Die Sängerin Lee Jae, ehemalige SM-Trainee, beeindruckte mit extrem hohen Tonlagen.Maggie Kang erklärte, sie habe bewusst ein anspruchsvolles Lied gewollt, um ein Gefühl von Aufbruch und Stärke zu vermitteln. Koreanische Details, die die Welt begeistern Besonders gelobt werden die liebevollen Details: Orte: Diese Authentizität führte zu messbaren Effekten: Maggie Kangs persönliche Geschichte Maggie Kang wanderte im Alter von fünf Jahren nach Kanada aus.Dank intensiven Koreanischunterrichts ihrer Mutter bewahrte sie ihre Sprach- und Kulturkompetenz. Sie arbeitete über 20 Jahre in der Animationsbranche, unter anderem bei: „K-Pop Demon Hunters“ ist ihr Regiedebüt – und gleichzeitig ein siebenjähriges Herzensprojekt. Eine Liebeserklärung an Korea Maggie Kang beschreibt den Film als: „Eine Hommage und ein Liebesbrief an Korea und die K-Pop-Kultur – und an meine eigenen koreanischen Wurzeln.“ Sie habe lange gezweifelt, ob sie „das Recht“ habe, einen Film über Korea zu machen.Die weltweite Resonanz habe ihr diese Angst genommen. Die zentrale Botschaft des Films Der Kern von K-Pop Demon Hunters ist nicht nur Action oder Musik, sondern eine emotionale Botschaft: Durch die Figuren Rumi und Jin-woo vermittelt der Film Mut, Selbstakzeptanz und innere Stärke. Fazit K-Pop Demon Hunters zeigt eindrucksvoll: „Das Koreanischste kann das Globalste sein.“ Mit kultureller Tiefe, moderner Inszenierung und emotionaler Ehrlichkeit hat Maggie Kang einen Meilenstein geschaffen – für Animation, K-Pop und koreanische Kultur weltweit.

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Título: ¿Por qué “K-Pop: Demon Hunters” es el fenómeno mundial de Netflix? Conoce a su directora Maggie Kang

¡El K-Pop y la cultura coreana han conquistado el mundo del revés! Si has visto “K-Pop: Demon Hunters” (K-Pop: Cazadores de Demonios) en Netflix, sabrás que no es solo una película animada, sino una carta de amor a Corea. Recientemente, la directora Maggie Kang apareció en el famoso programa coreano You Quiz on the Block y reveló detalles fascinantes sobre el éxito detrás de los 236 millones de visualizaciones. 1. Un éxito sin precedentes en Netflix y Billboard La película no solo alcanzó el puesto #1 en 43 países, sino que su banda sonora está rompiendo récords reales. 2. La clave del éxito: “Lo más coreano es lo más universal” Maggie Kang, quien trabajó 20 años en DreamWorks (Shrek 3, Kung Fu Panda 2), esperó años para ver una película que representara fielmente su cultura. Al no encontrarla, decidió crearla ella misma. Detalles culturales que enamoraron al mundo: 3. El “Efecto K-Pop Demon Hunters” en el turismo La película ha provocado un auge turístico en Corea del Sur: 4. Un mensaje de superación personal Más allá de la acción, Maggie Kang quería transmitir un mensaje profundo: “Vencer los miedos internos”. “Todos tenemos una parte de nosotros que queremos esconder. El mensaje es que debemos esforzarnos por superar nuestras inseguridades y cultivar la fuerza interior para aceptarnos”, comentó la directora. ¿Habrá temporada 2? Aunque la directora siente la presión del éxito, los fans ya están pidiendo una secuela. Con el récord de ser la película más vista en la historia de Netflix, ¡es casi seguro que volveremos a ver a Huntriss en acción! ¿Cuál fue tu escena o canción favorita de la película? ¡Déjanos tu comentario abajo!

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K-Pop: Demon Hunters gây bão Netflix toàn cầu: Câu chuyện chưa kể từ đạo diễn Maggie Kang trên ‘You Quiz’

Gần đây, cộng đồng yêu phim hoạt hình và K-Pop đang xôn xao trước sự xuất hiện của đạo diễn Maggie Kang (Kang Min-ji) – “mẹ đẻ” của siêu phẩm <K-Pop: Demon Hunters> (Thợ Săn Quỷ K-Pop) trên chương trình nổi tiếng You Quiz on the Block. Bộ phim không chỉ là một tác phẩm giải trí, mà còn là một “bức thư tình” đầy tự hào về văn hóa Hàn Quốc. Hãy cùng điểm qua những chia sẻ đầy cảm hứng của đạo diễn Maggie Kang về hành trình chinh phục thế giới nhé! 1. Những con số “biết nói” và cơn sốt toàn cầu Ngay khi ra mắt trên Netflix vào tháng 6, bộ phim đã lập tức: Đạo diễn Maggie Kang chia sẻ: “Tôi chỉ mong người hâm mộ đón nhận các nhân vật như những nhóm nhạc thần tượng thực thụ, nhưng việc bài hát lọt vào Billboard là điều nằm ngoài sức tưởng tượng!” 2. “Cái gì đậm chất Hàn Quốc nhất chính là cái mang tính toàn cầu nhất” Dù định cư tại Canada từ năm 5 tuổi, Maggie Kang luôn được mẹ dạy rằng: “Con là người Hàn Quốc, đừng bao giờ quên tiếng mẹ đẻ”. Nhờ sự nghiêm khắc đó và những kỳ nghỉ hè tại quê nhà, tâm hồn bà luôn tràn ngập những ký ức về K-Pop đời đầu (H.O.T, Seo Taiji and Boys) và những nét văn hóa truyền thống. Trong phim, bạn sẽ bắt gặp những chi tiết cực kỳ tinh tế: 3. Sự góp mặt của dàn sao đình đám Ít ai biết rằng, đứng sau những giọng thoại đầy quyền lực là các diễn viên hạng A: 4. Thông điệp ý nghĩa: Vượt qua nỗi sợ hãi bên trong Thông qua nhân vật Lumi và Jin-woo, đạo diễn Maggie Kang muốn gửi gắm: “Ai cũng có những vết sẹo hay nỗi sợ hãi muốn che giấu. Chúng ta có thể không xóa bỏ hoàn toàn được sự bất an, nhưng quan trọng là phải nuôi dưỡng sức mạnh nội tâm để đối mặt và chấp nhận nó.” 5. Kết luận Hành trình 7 năm miệt mài của Maggie Kang đã chứng minh rằng, khi bạn dồn hết tâm huyết và tình yêu vào cội nguồn, cả thế giới sẽ đón nhận bạn. Hiện tại, làn sóng “K-Pop: Demon Hunters” đang thúc đẩy du lịch Hàn Quốc mạnh mẽ, từ việc trải nghiệm tắm hơi công cộng đến thăm các phòng khám đông y. Nếu bạn chưa xem, hãy lên Netflix ngay để cảm nhận niềm tự hào K-Culture này nhé!

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