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KPop Demon Hunters' unexpected success is analyzed, highlighting its understanding and respect for fandom. The film's engagement with diverse fan communities and its portrayal of fandom's complexities contribute to its popularity.
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The Overlooked Element to the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Phenomenon By Maya Phillips Aug. 28, 2025 This past weekend I watched Netflix’s inescapable summer megahit “KPop Demon Hunters” three times. Once in the Paris Theater, that stunning art-house cinema near Central Park, as part of a weekend of singalong screenings across the country. Later that day when I got home. And again the following day. That puts me up to 6 or 7 viewings since the movie’s release, and each time I remain charmed by its vibrant visuals and infectious tunes. Those half dozen viewings are still a far cry from the most devoted “KPop” fans, many of whom I encountered at the singalong screenings. My show was as much a talk-along as it was a singalong; many of the pint-size patrons were so familiar with the movie that they spoke all the dialogue as well. Kids with long purple braids, like “KPop” hero Rumi, and wearing “KPop” shirts and hats, lined up to take pictures with “KPop” cosplayers. But it wasn’t just kids; my...
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