In an era of sequels and live-action remakes in the family film genre, KPop Demon Hunters brings something fresh and catchy to Netflix. Easily the best animated feature this year and an Oscar contender, KPop Demon Hunters is turning everyone into a K-pop fan. Is KPop Demon Hunters kid friendly? Mostly yes, though there are some scary moments and demons that may be too much for younger kids.
KPop Demon Hunters Parents Guide
K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey, known as Huntr/x, use their secret identities as demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. They are working to restore a barrier known as the Honmoon to keep away demons. But Rumi has a secret that even her bandmates and best friends don’t know about. Soon, a rival band – The Saja Boys – threaten to beat Huntr/x at the Idol Awards, and not only that, they’re demons!
Age Rating
KPop Demon Hunters is rated PG for scary images, action/violence, and some suggestive material which means some content may not be suitable for all ages.
Language
There is no profanity, but words like suck and freaking are used.
Mature and Scary Content
Some images and scenes are dark and scary in KPop Demon Hunters. There are demons and some of them look like Gollum in Lord of the Rings slithering away. The demons also take the souls of humans. Weapons are used to kill the demons including knives and swords. There are also some battle scenes against the demons, but they don’t get too intense.
Some scenes show boy-crazy fans and some of the main characters lusting after the Saja Boys. Their eyes turn to hearts and when the boys expose their abs, then their eyes turn to corn and start popping popcorn. It will go over most kids’ heads, but can be a little suggestive. There are potential love interests.
A couple of the main characters are carrying secrets, shame, and guilt from their pasts.
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Is KPop Demon Hunters Appropriate for Kids Under 8?
KPop Demon Hunters is kid friendly for kids ages 8 and older. Parents should be aware of some of the dark theming and violence, but kids younger than that can also enjoy it. I saw four-year-olds jamming out to the songs during the release of KPop Demon Hunters in the theater.
This film is the total package. The animation is incredible, the story is emotional and heartfelt, the movie is fun, and the soundtrack has multiple bangers. It isn’t just the kids rocking out to the soundtrack, the songs resonate with teens and adults, too. “Soda Pop” is catchy, but “Golden” and “Free” really hit you in the gut.
If you want a chill experience, this isn’t it. KPop Demon Hunters is colorful and high energy, but you do get a moment to hang on the couch for a second.
Some may shy away from it, because they’re not “into K-Pop.” Truthfully I wasn’t either until KPop Demon Hunters turned me into a fan. The characters are authentic and vulnerable. They embrace their quirks, their shame, and even their desire for hot pop stars. The film invites families to talk about difficult things like shame and friendship, while also entertaining the masses. Plus it’s just really funny.
KPop Demon Hunters connects to its audience, which can be other films’ weakness. Thankfully Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans invited us into this mythological world and not only made us feel at home, but they showed us a good time.
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