©2025 Netflix KPop Demon Hunterspremiered on June 20 on Netflix The animated musical features hidden Easter eggs, with nods to Korean history and references to real K-pop groups The sing-along version of the movie was No. 1 at the box office for the weekend of Aug. 22 HUNTR/X has taken over the world. Not only hasKPop Demon Hunterscontinuedits reignat the top of the most watched movies on Netflix, the sing-along version of the animated musical was No. 1 at the box office, while the soundtrack continues to make history on themusic charts. With the movie's creative animation, catchy pop tunes and unique character design, it would be easy to miss some of the details hidden inKPop Demon Hunters, including Easter eggs. From a quick TWICE cameo to the folk art origins of Derpy Tiger and the "Saja" connection to the underworld, here are 9 Easter eggs to keep an eye out for on your nextKPop Demon Huntersrewatch. Courtesy of Netflix Backstage at the International Idol Awards, posters featuring two real K-pop girl groups — Meovv and TWICE — hang on the wall in the hallway. Earlier in the movie, TWICE also appears on the Top 10 Chart, which shows HUNTR/X's song, "How It's Done" at No. 1, beating TWICE's "Strategy" in the No. 2 spot. In addition, TWICE recorded aversion of the song, "Takedown," which plays over the movie's end credits. Courtesy of Netflix Derpy Tiger and Sussie Magpie provide comic relief in KPop Demon Hunters, but the animals weren't randomly picked. Tigers and magpies are depicted together in a Korean folk art style called Hojakdo. According to theKorean Folk Art website, tigers were believed to keep away evil spirits, while magpies brought good news, and the animals were painted together to make a strong pairing. Courtesy of Netflix In Korean, "saja" means lion, which correlates with the Saja Boys' fanbase calling themselves The Pride. However, the word "saja" also has a darker connection, one that fits in with the boy band's true demon identities. In Korean folklore, "Jeoseung saja" is a traditional Korean Grim Reaper, perThe Korean Herald. Since its first mention in Korean pop culture, there have been different versions in music and shows, includingKPop Demon Hunters. A Jeoseung saja is commonly depicted wearing a floor-length outfit with a tall black hat, like the Saja Boys are dressed in the movie. "The look of those boys in the Third Act reveal is based on the Jeoseung saja, the Grim Reaper Korean mythology," co-director Chris Appelhans toldSalonin June 2025. "Because there's such a great tradition in K-pop of groups changing looks and always in ways that are fashionable and awesome-looking, we started there ... and basically bring a fantastic K-pop aesthetic with that historical theme." Courtesy of Netflix When fans search the movie's title, the word "Couch!" repeatedly scrolls across the screen. It's a reference to a scene in which HUNTR/X members are excited to relax after closing out their successful world tour. But their couch time is brief, as they can barely settle in to do some scrolling before Rumi (Arden Cho) tells her bandmates that she surprise-released their next hit single, "Golden" — forcing them back into promo mode. At the end ofKPop Demon Hunters, the trio are also looking forward to sinking into their couch, but once again, it appears their time off is short-lived. Courtesy of Netflix During an unplanned joint signing event, a picture of Rumi and Jinu (Ahn Hyo-seop) is snapped while the two whisper about their demon secrets. After the meet and greet, a fan posted a picture online of the two, claiming they're "playing footsie." If eagle-eyed viewers look to the top of the phone screen, they'll see that the fan who posted the picture of Rumi and Jinu getting close is Magg_kang24, a.k.a. Maggie Kang, the movie's creator and co-director. Courtesy of Netflix Rumi's go-to weapon is the Saingeom, known as the Four Tiger Sword, used to slay demons. PerThe Korea Herald, according to Korean cosmology, a mythical tiger protects each of the four cardinal directions (north, south, east and west), hence the name of her powerful blade. Mira (May Hong) and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) also have weapons with cultural ties. Mira wields a gokdo from the Goguryeo era, and Zoey possesses a shinkal from the Joseon era. Courtesy of Netflix ThroughoutKPop Demon Hunters, HUNTR/X wears bold and powerful outfits, all the way down to their accessories. In the movie, the girl group members are seen sporting charms known as "norigae" hanging from their clothes. "Norigae" translates to "playful object" in English, perForbes, and it is described as a knot-based piece of jewelry adorned with tassels. The colorful accessories date back to the Joseon Dynasty, which ruled Korea from 1392 to 1897. "Norigae" are also known to be good luck charms, which explains why HUNTR/X have them while going up against Gwi-Ma and his demon army. Courtesy of Netflix When the Saja Boys are guests on the show,Play Games With Us, HUNTR/X sees it as an opportunity to slay the unsuspecting demon boy band, but once Jinu spots the trio behind the stage, he invites HUNTR/X to join them out in front of the cameras. After being discovered, Rumi, Mira and Zoey reluctantly make their entrance on the game show by coming down on a slide that leads into a ball pit. The slide and ball pit introduction should be a familiar scene to Korean audiences, since that's how guests enter the South Korean variety talk showHello Counselor. Courtesy of Netflix At the International Idol Awards, HUNTR/X performs "Golden" in front of a beautiful backdrop, which is a famous piece of Korean art known as an "irworobongdo." Irworobongdo is a folding screen adorned with a painting including the sun, moon and five mountain peaks, and would typically be placed behind the king's throne during the Joseon Dynasty. According toGoogle Arts & Culture, the painting represented "the king's authority and dignity, and presents a wish that the dynasty would last forever." Using a piece of art representing royalty makes sense since HUNTR/X are the queens of K-pop. Read the original article onPeople
