Here’s How KPop Demon Hunters Lets Women Be Strong Without Being Unrealistic!

KPop Demon Hunters shows women can be feminine, emotional, and strong at the same time.

By Sasha Shinde Updated January 19, 2026 6:05 PM

Here’s How KPop Demon Hunters Lets Women Be Strong Without Being Unrealistic!

KPop Demon Hunters has had our hearts since it was released on Netflix in 2025. Three (imperfect) women tour and perform as K-pop group HUNTR/X while fighting demons as a side hustle. The trio must now reckon with a new pretty-boy idol group called the Saja Boys. The catch? They’re actually demons in disguise out to steal the souls of fans. At first glance, the plot seems niche and outlandish. However, it entertains and comforts in equal measure, serving realistic female characters whom we can relate to.

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The movie opens with the three leads scarfing down food and letting out absurdly loud burps, a marked departure from strong female characters in popular media who exhibit no bodily functions except breathing. Rumi, the leader, has a secret that could harm HUNTR/X’s prospects of destroying all demons; she is part-demon. On the advice of her mentor, Celine, she hides her truth from her members, Mira and Zoey. When they realise what Rumi has been hiding, it drives a wedge in their relationship.

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An affecting moment occurs when Rumi, Mira, and Zoey stand together against the evil demons. KPop Demon Hunters (KPDH) implicitly shows that women, flaws and all, are stronger as one. They fight because Rumi lied, not because they don’t care for her. Haven’t we all experienced miscommunications with our friends because we didn’t blurt out our issues? HUNTR/X doesn’t automatically become a perfect team, and the character development adds to our appreciation for them.

When a movie like KPDH portrays women as human, burping, fighting with their friends, or experiencing loneliness, it resonates with viewers. We like seeing women style themselves before work, because we do it too. And we have certainly fought with older family members because they don’t understand us. Our female friendships can be messy sometimes, but they ultimately build us up when we can’t do it ourselves. Remember the scene at the bathhouse when Rumi, Zoey, and Mira weep while sharing how much they appreciate each other? We have definitely done that in real life!

Any discussion of this film would be incomplete without mentioning the Saja Boys, especially Jinu. They’re talented individuals, and the girls fight them on an equal footing (at least in the beginning). While we do see only a surface-level treatment of some of the boys, Jinu’s heartbreaking story attracts sympathy. Developing Jinu’s character as Rumi’s love interest, along with a villain, adds depth and heart.

Not appearing weak due to their femininity, the HUNTR/X trio fights evil while applying makeup, values downtime, and proves themselves to be wholesome individuals. KPop Demon Hunters women are strong yet vulnerable, and that stays with us. No wonder it topped all charts!

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First Published: January 19, 2026 6:05 PM

Sasha Shinde

Sasha is a Content Writer with experience covering K-pop, K-dramas, and more. She enjoys analysing and decoding music videos, movies, and series for work. Outside work, she can be found sampling Asian food, attempting to tackle her exhaustive reading list, or scrolling on Instagram till she blends with the couch.