Explore KPop Demon Hunters-inspired Halloween costume ideas, from Jinu’s evil hanbok look to Rumi’s "Golden" performance outfit.

According to creator Maggie Kang, nothing following the live-action remake trend. “There's so many elements of the tone and the comedy that are so suited for animation," the Korean-Canadian co-writer and co-director told the BBC in a recent interview. "It's really hard to imagine these characters in a live-action world.”

The two toy companies have been named co-master licensees for the franchise, with plans to roll out a slew of products throughout 2026.

Singer-songwriter EJAE recalled her trainee days at SM Entertainment, and how, despite training for 10 years, she failed to debut as a K-pop idol, which left her shattered. EJAE is the force behind KPop Demon Hunters' record-smashing track Golden.

"Writing this song helped me through a hard time...I hope that sharing it can help others too," EJAE said of her new single.

EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami — will make their first live public concert appearance in December at this year’s edition of KIIS-FM’s Jingle Ball. As announced Wednesday by KIIS-FM (102.7) owner iHeartRadio,

"It’s definitely refreshing and exciting to see the ‘it’ costume of the year, for people of all backgrounds, being a female Asian character," one mom said.

When fictional pop stars sell more fan merch than Taylor Swift in her TLOAS era, you know they've got something "Golden" there. Shop these "KPop Demon Hunters" graphic tees and join the global phenome