5 Ideas For A ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel

TV & Film

Jan 7

*Image from KPop Demon Hunters*
Image Source: BBC

The Netflix movie KPop Demon Hunters has taken the entertainment world by storm; it quickly became Netflix’s biggest movie ever, amassing viewers and topping charts globally. Its success has led to widespread hopes for a sequel; a follow-up film is already confirmed for 2029.

The story of the female demon-hunting group known as HUNTR/X has garnered critical success, and its soundtrack has achieved great popularity. The combination of fan support and unfinished questions from the first film have generated discussion about potential plotlines for a sequel

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1: An Origin Story or Prequel Focusing on HUNTR/X’s Formation

One of the most popular ideas for a sequel is a story that goes into the origin story of group members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey. The first film’s directors have both acknowledged that left out backstory to focus on the main narrative, and they have hinted that those could potentially be explored in a sequel. This approach could answer questions about how the girls became demon hunters, their own journeys, and how they were chosen for the group

2: A World Tour Introducing New Mythologies

The performer who sang Mira’s songs, Audrey Nuna, has expressed a desire to see the girls travel, wanting to see them in locations all over the globe, in keeping with the film’s global impact. This would allow a sequel to explore the wider universe, potentially introducing new mythological elements and evil forces from different cultures. In addition to pitting the group against new foes, this kind of plot could also showcase visual designs as well as expanding the franchise’s scope beyond South Korea. This pairs with the idea of global reach and historic iterations across different musical eras.

*Image from KPop Demon Hunters*
Image Source: JoBlo

3: The Return of Gwi-Ma

Voiced by Lee Byung-Hun, demon king Gwi-Ma was the primary antagonist of the first film, and his return presents a tantalizing possibility for a sequel. The demon king’s defeat in the first film did not necessarily mean his end, so a sequel could very well see him enacting a new plan of destruction or confronting other demonic forces.

4: Jinu’s Redemption Arc and the Fate of the Saja Boys

Jinu’s apparent sacrifice at the end of the first film has many fans hoping for his return, along with a potential redemption arc. Theories include that Jinus was transformed, not killed, or that the continued presence of his animal companions indicates his survival. A sequel could explore exactly what happens to a world-saving demon, as well as delving deeper into the rules of the demonic realm. As well, the fate of the other Saja Boys like Baby and Romance could be addressed, as they were not seen as having been specifically defeated. They could return as servants of Gwi-Ma, or as wildcards seeking their own freedom.

5: A Deeper Dive into the Lore and Weaknesses of the Honmoon

As the magical barrier that prevents demons from entering the human world, the Honmoon is central to the KPop Demon Hunters universe. Its importance is established, but the film does not fully reveal anything about its origins or potential weaknesses; a sequel could explore these aspects of the Honmoon, especially given the stalled potential of the new barrier created at the end of the first film.

The discovery of the Honmoon’s weaknesses could serve as a significant plot point, allowing demonic forces to temporarily bring it down and thereby spark a larger-scale conflict. This could also tie into the idea of looking at different musical eras, as well as the actions of previous generations of demon hunters.