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The team behind K-Pop Demon Hunters explains why slaying demons is really about slaying shame.
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In this episode
- How the film uses fantasy to tell a genuine coming-out story
- What the co-directors wanted audiences to feel beyond the spectacle
- How the cast connected personally to themes of sisterhood and shame
- Why the magical girl genre was the right frame for this story
About this episode
What happens when K-pop idols moonlight as demon slayers? You get K-Pop Demon Hunters—a wildly fun, high-emotion animated adventure that’s part magical girl fantasy, part coming-out metaphor, and totally iconic.Host Caitlynn McDaniel kicks things off, then hands it over to special guest Calix Quan (you may know him from RuPaul’s Drag Race) for interviews with co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, followed by stars Arden Cho, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo. They talk sisterhood, shame, slaying demons (inner and outer), and why this movie is so much more than just dazzling animation.
K-Pop Demon Hunters is streaming now on Netflix. Go watch it!
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On Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel deep dives into the LGBTQ+ stories lighting up our screens — and the people who bring them to life. Each week, she sits down with the stars we love, the creators behind the scenes, and the voices changing the way stories are told.
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