My Thoughts and Christian Perspective on KPOP Demon Hunters

If you haven’t heard of the Netflix sensation film KPop Demon Hunters, you probably have been living under a rock. It has been everywhere since it exploded on the scene in 2025. It follows the story of Rumi, Mira and Zoey as the demon hunters who fight the evil minions of their ruler with their swords and their songs. Everyone knows the songs, “Golden” and “Soda Pop;” as they got the greatest play, however, in my opinion, there aren’t even the best songs. KPOP Demon Hunters has been a global phenomenon and a sequel was announced in March 2026 with a slated 2029 release date. There have been mixed reviews from Christian perspectives. Some have enjoyed it and seen Christian perspectives in the story while others vehemently stated that this movie was to be avoided at all costs. I decided to watch it one day and make a decision for myself. What is the story of the movie? What are the themes? What are my thoughts and Christian perspective? 

Long ago, demons preyed on humans by feeding their souls to their ruler, Gwi-Ma. Eventually, three women rose up and became demon hunters and used their singing voices to create a magical barrier called the Honmoon. To maintain the Honmoon, new trios of hunters would rise up with the ultimate goal would be to strengthen the Honmoon into the Golden Honmoon, a final, permanent seal to banish the demons for good. Fast forward to the present day, The K-Pop girl group, Huntrix, composed of Rumi (voiced by Arden Cho, Ejae provides her singing voice), Mira (voiced by May Hong, singing voice provided by Audrey Nuna) and Zoey (voiced by Ji-young Yoo, singing voice provided by Rei Ami), are the latest demon-hunting trio. Rumi hides a secret. She is half-demon, a face only known to her and Celine, a former hunter who raised Rumi after the death of her mother. Her demonic patterns are becoming more and more widespread and she fears her secret coming out. In the demon world, Gwi-Ma is angry at his demons’ failures when Jinu (voiced by Ahn Hyo-seop, singing voice provided by Andrew Choi) suggests fighting the Huntrix at their own game and creates a boy band, the Saja Boys. The plan immediately begins to work as the fans turn to the new band, weakening the Honmoon as well as the bonds between the girls. When everything seems bleak, Rumi decides to publicly interrupt the Saja Boys’ performance with her own song which helps bring Mira and Zoey back to her. Reunited, the Huntrix fights the demons and ultimately defeats Gwi-Ma and creates a new Honmoon. 

There are themes of power in community and friendship, overcoming cultural pressures, and resilience. Some have seen Rumi coming public with her demon patterns as an allegory for coming out in the LGBTQ+ community. They cite the themes of identity, secrecy and self-acceptance. And while I can see how they could see that allegory in the movie; however, these themes are unique to the LGBTQ+ community. While the movie is not explicitly Christian, as JRR Tolkien showed us with the Lord of the Rings, a movie does not have to explicitly preach the gospel to contain a good Christian message. The song, “Your Idol,” is a warning against sin and discusses the dynamics of devotion, obsession and control. The narrator presents himself as an irresistible savior with temptations and seduction. “I”m the only one who’ll love your sins/Feel the way my voice gets underneath your skin.” My favorite song is “What It Sounds Like,” It is a song of acknowledgment of one’s imperfection and brokenness: “So we were cowards, so we were liars/So we're not heroes, we're still survivors/The dreamers, the fighters, no lying, I'm tired.” Romans 3:23 says, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” While Satan wants to use our darkness, our past, our sins to keep us weak, Romans 8:28 reminds that “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” We can be broken, but made whole by God and find the strength to stand up and fight against evil. 

I have seen this movie several times, both with my daughter and by myself, and I have loved it. First, none of the good guys in the film are demons. Demons are not the heroes of the story. They are the villains and they are defeated in the end. While Rumi is half demon, she is ashamed of her demon side and eventually overcomes it. I see it as Rumi overcoming and breaking familial patterns that were not of her making. She chooses to overcome this brokenness to fight back. Our family’s past, even our heritage is not our fault; however, we can rise above the scars and be better people than our ancestors. Second, several key creators and contributors involved, including songwriters and voice actors have expressed a Christian faith. In South Korea, Christianity is the largest organized religion with approximately 23-31% of the population. Third, in my experience, just because something is “Christian made” doesn't mean it is biblically sound. In the same vein, just because something isn’t labeled “Christian” doesn’t mean it does not contain biblical truths. Unfortunately, when something is labeled as Christian, it automatically limits the audience. 

In conclusion, I find that Christians will often push aside any thought of demonic forces. We do not want to think about or talk about demons. We refuse to face the fact that there is an enemy who hates us because God loves us. Ephesians 6:12 says, “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Do not be afraid of this story because it has demons. If you feel the conviction to stay away from this story, then please do so. However, do not criticize those who do not have that same conviction and watch this movie and enjoy it. Overall, I do not feel KPOP Demon Hunters is a movie to stay away from. While it is not, in general, a Christian movie, I can see Christian themes and the opportunity to have discussions about God, demons and spiritual warfare we may experience in our lives. 

Broken Summer: one man is forced to confront the past, the secrets and lies that surround it

Broken Summer by J.M. Lee and translated by An Seon Jae is a story of a mysterious death, lies and a secret that one man spent 26 years running from until one fateful day. Lee Hanjo is an artist who is envied and celebrated. On the morning of his 43rd birthday, he wakes up to find his devoted wife gone and a completed, not yet published book she had secretly written. A story about an unsavory past and the questionable past of an artist that was eerily similar to his own and one summer when a deadly lie tragically destroys two families. Dread fills him as he realizes that his life is about to shatter and the demons he has been running from have caught up with him. Why did his wife do it? And why now? 

Described as a master storyteller, J.M. Lee is a renowned Korean author. He delivers an unforgettable story of hidden truths, lies, and the inevitable consequences. The past won’t stay buried and deceptions will be unraveled. The writing is beautifully poetic and with every twist and turn, readers will be on the edge of their seats. The story does start off a bit slow; but as Hanjo remembers the details of that fateful summer, the story picks up pace as he tries to discover who his wife really is and what her motivations could possibly be. With multiple points of views, dual timelines and very character driven. They may not be characters to root for or care about; however, they are intriguing as the mystery unfolds. If you enjoy a sleepy thriller with a fast paced ending, I highly recommend Broken Summer. 

Broken Summer is available in paperback, eBook and audiobook

The Fallen saga: angels, demons and eternal love

The Fallen series by Lauren Kate takes the reader on a fantastical journey of love through time, fallen angels and a coming battle.

Fallen is the first book in the series where the reader meets Lucinda “Luce” Price, a new student at the Sword and Cross boarding school. A school with other misfits who don’t fit anywhere else. She is running from a tragedy at her former school and her own terrifying visions. There she is Daniel Grigori and there is an instant connection she cannot explain. But Daniel makes it clear that he wants nothing to do with her. No matter how hard she tries, Daniel keeps pushing her away until one day he stops fighting. Why was he running from her? What is he hiding? Does it have anything to do with her visions?

Torment is the second book in the series which picks up right after the events of Fallen. The angels and demons have called an 18 day truce. Daniel needs to find a safe hiding place for Luce as she attracts celestial beings like a beacon. He chooses a school in California, Shoreline where other angels can look after her. At the school, Luce meets other extraordinary teens. These teens are the children of Nephilim, a class of angels. There she learns that she has powerful abilities which both sides want. She learns that the struggles between angels and demons has always been at a stalemate until now. Daniel can tip the scales if he were to choose a side. Will Daniel chose?

Passion is the third book in the series which, again, picks up right after the events of Torment. This time Daniel and the other angels are chasing Luce through time as she travels back to her past lives. Luce is able to see her relationship with Daniel and her ultimate death through the ages. From WWII Russia to Victorian England to Ancient China and beyond. But someone else is chasing Luce too. Someone with a plan that the angels and demons do not want to come to pass. Who is this mysterious person? What does he want with Luce?

Fallen in Love is a side novel which takes place between the events of Passion and Rapture. It contains four short stories featuring the love stories of Shelby and Miles, Luce’s friends from Shoreline, Roland, Daniel’s friend and fellow angel, and Arriane, another angel. As well as a story of Luce and Daniel. Love and heartache through the ages.

Rapture is the fourth and final book in the series. Daniel, Luce and their friends are in a race against time as they need to find three angelic relics in order to thwart evils plans and break the curse which haunts Daniel and Luce’s love. They must battle those who do not want them to succeed. They have 9 days to get the relics and join them together on Mount Sinai before everything they know and everyone they love is wiped out.

I was given the first book by my sister and I was interested in the premise. After I finished Fallen, I looked to find the other novels. And I was disappointed. Fallen was great with an interesting premise and started the series strong. Unfortunately, as the novels progressed, I felt as if the author wasn’t really sure where she wanted to the series to go and put in filler in order to stretch the series to the four novels. As I read, I had a nagged feeling that that series reminded me of something and it hit me the Twilight series. I realized that this series had all the elements that Twilight had that I come to hate by the time I read the last book. If you are a fan of the Twilight series, you may enjoy Lauren Kate’s Fallen series.

The Fallen series is available at all major booksellers

The first book, Fallen, was made into a film released in 2016