K-Pop’s Demons, Real and Fictional — Fansplaining
Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters has seen massive mainstream success in the U.S. What does that mean for real K-pop artists and their fans?
"If no one expected KPDH to take over the latter half of 2025, does that mean it’s a game-changer for K-pop as a whole, or a fluke that has nothing to do with the broader K-pop fandom?"
In our latest, @bookshop.bsky.social explores the wild success of Kpop Demon Hunters—and what it means for K-pop:
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'KPop Demon Hunters' Is a Hilarious, Kaleidoscopic, Monster-Hunting Bop
Sony Pictures Animation’s latest brings K-pop idols, magical girl powers, and demon-slaying action to Netflix June 20.
Like Turning Red and Ultraman: Rising, KPop Demon Hunters is a gateway into a pre-established fandom that doesn't take a surface level approach to its appeal but spotlights Asian roots in a refreshing, fun, and original animated film. My review for @io9dotcom.bsky.social
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This Kakegurui live-action show ain’t half bad. I’m honestly enjoying myself. Don’t believe the TikTok hate train, Bet is pure camp and the actors are committing to the bit. Miku Martineau is a star!
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Toured Ubisoft today
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Anyone else feel nauseous when sleep deprived?
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has my gobs: smacked…I will now be saying this daily, thank you
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"When education is not liberating, the dream of the oppressed is to become the oppressor." - Paulo Freire
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Watching Yellowjackets before bed was a terrible idea. Dreamt that Shauna, after having completely lost it at the prospect of rescue, tries to eat everyone in their sleep. It’s horrifying. Would make for great TV though…
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A Sign of Erection *ba dum tiss*
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If I send “Senpai notice meeeeee” as a follow-up email to a pub, what are the chances of me getting blacklisted
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New @crunchyroll.com interview just dropped! Meet @tyreaktoldyou.bsky.social. We talk anime hair (Sesshomaru’s 40” bussdown!), villains, and confidence.
Read: www.crunchyroll.com/news/intervi...
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winter is a bookworm’s favourite season because you can’t name a better combo than hot cocoa, a good book, and a blanket.
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Sleep tight, Zutara Nation 😴
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To the person who posted years back that whenever you’re on a customer service line with a switchboard and you want to talk to someone, just keep pressing “0” until you get a human…I could kiss you, I hope your pillow is always cool, I pray your wine succulent and sweet, I hope you know love…
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