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UAE Moments
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Which K-pop Demon Hunter Matches Your Zodiac?
If your zodiac sign had a stage name and a secret demon-slaying identity, this would be it. Whether you're the group's fearless leader, the softie with a rebellious edge, or secretly plotting world domination (👀 looking at you, Scorpio), the K-pop Demon Hunters universe has someone who totally gets your vibe. Let's match your star sign with your animated alter ego: ♈ Aries — Mira Fiery. Loyal. A little reckless. You're the one who charges into battle (or drama) head-first. Like Mira, you don't trust easily — but once someone earns it, your loyalty is fierce. Rebellious and bold, you bring chaos and clarity to the group. ♉ Taurus — Bobby Grounded. Protective. Always has snacks. You're the dependable one, low-key holding everything together while everyone else runs around slaying demons (or making bad decisions). Like Bobby, you'll scream, cry, and schedule everything to keep your people thriving. ♊ Gemini — Jinu Flirty. Dual-natured. Lowkey dramatic. You live for duality — and Jinu is duality. Once a soft-hearted boy, now a charismatic demon pop star with a tragic past? Sounds familiar. Your charm's magnetic, but you've got layers. So many layers. ♋ Cancer — Celine Emotional depth. Quiet strength. Protective AF. You're basically the group's mom-ager (with a dark backstory). Celine's love for her girls is unconditional, even when she's haunted by her own regrets. You lead with heart — and carry everyone else's feelings too. ♌ Leo — Rumi Star power. Passion. Secret insecurities. Main character energy? Say less. You're the fearless, fabulous leader of the group, even if you're secretly scared people will see through your shine. Rumi's confident yet human — just like you. ♍ Virgo — Zoey Anxious overachiever. Perfectionist. Big heart. You're the youngest in spirit, always working overtime to prove you're needed — when in reality, you're already irreplaceable. Like Zoey, you care deeply and try to solve everything, often with color-coded lists. ♎ Libra — The Healer Balanced. Wise. Emotionally intuitive. You're the calm voice of reason amidst the chaos, just like the Healer. Always seeing both sides, you're the spiritual glue who brings healing and harmony — even when no one else realizes they need it. ♏ Scorpio — Gwi-Ma Intense. Strategic. Lowkey terrifying. You're the villain everyone secretly roots for. Gwi-Ma is all about shadows, power moves, and psychological warfare — and you? You've already read everyone's weaknesses and are deciding how to use them. ♐ Sagittarius — The Host Energetic. Outgoing. Hilarious. Liza Koshy's character brings the fun chaos — and so do you. A Sagittarius thrives in the spotlight, keeps the energy high, and will crack a joke while saving the day. You're here for a good time and a dramatic finale. ♑ Capricorn — Idol Host Ambitious. Organized. Multi-talented. You'd definitely be the one hosting a variety show, running the backstage ops, and still managing to look iconic. Like Joel Kim Booster's fast-talking characters, you juggle it all — with a killer sense of humor. ♒ Aquarius — Zoey (Again, but different flavor) Offbeat. Creative. Deeply original. You don't follow — you invent. Like Zoey, you're trying to figure out where you fit, but that doesn't stop you from being a loyal weirdo with a heart of gold. Your ideas are wild — and often genius. ♓ Pisces — Romance Saja Dreamy. Emotional. Soft-core dramatic. Romance Saja is all about feelings, fantasy, and flair — and so are you, Pisces. You're always scripting love stories in your head, whether it's fighting demons or crushing hard on the villain. Now that you've found your demon-slaying alter ego, grab your glowstick and manifest your K-pop destiny. Just don't forget your mic — or your enchanted weapon.
South China Morning Post
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
What Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters gets right and wrong about Korean music idols' lives
After spending a few years covering the fast-paced, glossy K-pop industry, a reporter inevitably starts to see through the glittery veneer. You get familiar with the ins and outs – from the hot 'tea' (gossip) that fans usually crave to the industry's darkest lore you wish you never knew. Yet, in fan-driven fiction and spin-offs made to celebrate K-pop fantasy, those insider truths rarely surface. The industry's smallest details often remain a secret, carefully concealed in line with K-pop's golden rule: faults and fears must never be seen. Play This is the mantra followed by Huntrix, the fictional K-pop girl group at the centre of KPop Demon Hunters, the new animated film streaming on Netflix.
Malay Mail
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Not (just) like Jennie: ‘KPop Demon Hunters' director/writer clarifies Blackpink's Jennie only one of many references
SEOUL, June 28 —There has been a lot of online speculation as to which K-pop idol specifically inspired the K-pop idol groups Huntrix and Saja Boys in Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters. The show has proven to be quite a hit, with a very warm reception from K-pop fans. Unfortunately, if there's one thing fans are a little too good at is starting conflicts between fandoms, so it's not surprising that writer and director of the show Maggie Kang decided to clear the air in a post on X. 'Rumi was inspired by many leading ladies, some not even K-Pop. Names are going around (individual idols + groups) bc we only said 'yes' as they were mentioned by interviewer to us but list of inspo for both Huntr/x & Saja Boys is endless. This has been clarified by us to press,' Kang said. She said it in a post quoting an X account stating that the character Rumi of Huntrix was reportedly inspired by Blackpink's Jennie. Rumi was inspired by many leading ladies, some not even K-Pop. Names are going around (individual idols + groups) bc we only said 'yes' as they were mentioned by interviewer to us but list of inspo for both Huntr/x & Saja Boys is endless. This has been clarified by us to press. — Maggie Kang (@maggiemkang) June 27, 2025 Some Blackpink fans were upset by Kang's post, with one fan accusing her of 'targeting Jennie alone' and complaining that she 'quoted a tweet about BTS' before posting about it. Hopefully the online vitriol doesn't scare off Kang from making more stories from the Kpop Demon Hunters universe. Right now Netflix is already selling merchandise from the show and has even opened preorders for a plush version of the blue tiger Derpy.
Malay Mail
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Not (just) like Jennie: ‘KPop Demon Hunters' director/writer clarifies Blacpink's Jennie only one of many references
SEOUL, June 28 —There has been a lot of online speculation as to which K-pop idol specifically inspired the K-pop idol groups Huntrix and Saja Boys in Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters. The show has proven to be quite a hit, with a very warm reception from K-pop fans. Unfortunately, if there's one thing fans are a little too good at is starting conflicts between fandoms, so it's not surprising that writer and director of the show Maggie Kang decided to clear the air in a post on X. 'Rumi was inspired by many leading ladies, some not even K-Pop. Names are going around (individual idols + groups) bc we only said 'yes' as they were mentioned by interviewer to us but list of inspo for both Huntr/x & Saja Boys is endless. This has been clarified by us to press,' Kang said. She said it in a post quoting an X account stating that the character Rumi of Huntrix was reportedly inspired by Blackpink's Jennie. Rumi was inspired by many leading ladies, some not even K-Pop. Names are going around (individual idols + groups) bc we only said 'yes' as they were mentioned by interviewer to us but list of inspo for both Huntr/x & Saja Boys is endless. This has been clarified by us to press. — Maggie Kang (@maggiemkang) June 27, 2025 Some Blackpink fans were upset by Kang's post, with one fan accusing her of 'targeting Jennie alone' and complaining that she 'quoted a tweet about BTS' before posting about it. Hopefully the online vitriol doesn't scare off Kang from making more stories from the Kpop Demon Hunters universe. Right now Netflix is already selling merchandise from the show and has even opened preorders for a plush version of the blue tiger Derpy.
South China Morning Post
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong, June 29-July 5
Do this Next Wave Beach Festival Soak up the tunes at the Next Wave Beach Festival in Hong Kong's Discovery Bay. Photo: Next Wave Beach Festival Looking to cool off this summer? The Next Wave Beach Festival is returning to Discovery Bay's Tai Pak Beach on July 5 and 6. K-pop girl group Itzy and rising Korean talent Chung Ha lead the roster, while local singer Joey Hung Ka-ho is expected to deliver a set of crowd-pleasers. Attendees can get up close to the main stage or lounge about on a floating jetty in the sea to soak it all in. Tai Pak Beach, Discovery Bay; See this Vox Luminis Vox Luminis is a Belgian ensemble led by Lionel Meunier. Photo: Leslie Artamonow Founded in 2004 by bass vocalist Lionel Meunier, the Belgian ensemble is set to debut in Hong Kong on July 2. Specialising in 17th and early-18th century English, Italian and German repertoires, Vox Luminis – which won the 2012 Gramophone Recording of the Year – has nearly 20 recordings and more than 70 annual concerts under its belt. St John's Cathedral, Central, on July 2, and Tsuen Wan Town Hall, on July 5; Eat this Mott 32 The Celebration Peking duck at Mott 32. Photo: Mott 32 A new à la carte menu has been unveiled at this ever-stylish Chinese restaurant in Central. Created by head chef Lee Man-sing, the Celebration Menu fuses traditional techniques with contemporary flair in dishes such as the Celebration Peking duck, roasted with applewood and topped with caviar. Also roasted with applewood is the pluma Ibérico pork with Yellow Mountain honey, presented tableside in a tailor-made box. Advertisement Basement, Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4–4A Des Voeux Road Central Drink this Hennessy Mart Hennessy Mart features collaborative cocktails with Draft Land. Photo: Hennessy Mart One of the world's leading cognac brands is teaming up with local tap-cocktail bar Draft Land to launch a grocery store-themed pop-up at Central Market. Cognac lovers can expect refreshing summer tipples such as the Hennessy ginger and oolong, while those who buy a bottle can win merch from the Hennessy x NBA collectible series. Until July 4, Central Market, 93 Queen's Road Central
