The world cannot get enough of KPop Demon Hunters, a Netflix animated hit that has climbed to become the platform’s fourth highest-grossing movie of all time, and its most-viewed animated film. With its massive success, talks are heating up for sequels, a musical, and even a live-action remake. Just like that, fans and social media alike are buzzing about who could bring these fierce, demon-slaying idols to life.
Esquire Korea took matters into their own hands with a virtual casting possibility, naming ITZY’s Yeji, IVE’s Rei, and ILLIT’s Yunah as the perfect trio to lead a live-action adaptation. Their visuals, charisma, and performance skills make them a spot-on match for the original characters. Even though these are just possibilities and nothing has been officially announced, fans are praising how each idol’s real-life energy mirrors their animated counterpart:
While Netflix has not yet confirmed the live-action adaptation, the hype is undeniable! The combination of KPop’s global dominance and the Demon Hunters’ action-packed universe could be the recipe for a cultural moment. Until official announcements drop, the casting fantasy will keep fueling conversations, and Yeji, Rei, and Yunah might just find themselves manifesting Rumi, Zoey, and Mira as their future live-action characters.