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Creator Maggie Kang rejects KPop Demon Hunters live-action despite Netflix record breaking success

Maggie Kang, creator of Netflix’s record-breaking KPop Demon Hunters, has ruled out a live-action adaptation of the hit animated musical. She explained that the tone, comedy, and fantastical elements are uniquely suited for animation and would not translate well into a live-action format.

October 14, 2025 / 12:49 IST
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KPop Demon Hunters creator rejects live action
KPop Demon Hunters creator rejects live action

Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters continues to dominate all the streaming charts and break a new record daily. The animated musical has become a new internet sensation, creating a buzz among the global audience.

The widespread popularity has left several fans demanding a live-action version of KPop Demon Hunters, and creator Maggie Kang has some insights on the same.

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In a recent interview with the BBC, the creator has admitted that she does not want to see KPop Demon Hunters getting the live-action treatment in the future.

Maggie Kang said, “There’s so many elements of the tone and the comedy that are so suited for animation. It’s really hard to imagine these characters in a live-action world. It would feel too grounded. So totally it wouldn’t work for me.”