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Good but not a Perfect ?

So I finally got around to watching K-Pop Demon Hunter, and I’d say it was a solid 7/10 for me. It’s one of those projects where I really liked parts of it, but there were a few things that kept me from fully loving it. On the surface, it’s flashy, stylish, and definitely entertaining. But when you dig in, there are areas where I wish they had gone further, especially with the group dynamic.

Let’s start with what worked: the music and visuals. Honestly, this movie looked amazing. Every performance sequence was a feast for the eyes, and I could tell the production team went all out to make it feel like a real K-pop stage, just cranked up with supernatural energy. The colors, the sets, the choreography—it all looked expensive and creative. They even managed to blend in those demon-hunting effects without making it cheesy, which is not easy to do. You could freeze-frame almost any moment and it would look like a poster.

The music was also well produced. The beats hit hard, the choruses were catchy, and you could tell the songs were designed to stick in your head. For me personally, though, the soundtrack just wasn’t my style. That’s not to say the music was bad—far from it—it just wasn’t the kind of thing I’d add to my playlist. Still, I respect the effort because it really fit the vibe of the movie, and for a lot of people it’s probably the highlight.

Now here’s where my main issue comes in: the Saja Boys. I was excited to see how the whole group would be used in the story, but most of them were barely involved. The focus was mainly on the leads, and the rest of the members felt more like backup characters than actual teammates. That was disappointing, because one of the best parts of K-pop is the group chemistry—each member brings something different to the table. If the movie had taken more time to develop the other guys or given them moments to shine, it would have felt richer and more balanced. Instead, it leaned too heavily on just a couple of characters.

That being said, I still enjoyed the ride. The action scenes were fun, the fantasy elements gave it a unique twist, and the over-the-top style matched the whole concept. It’s not the kind of film you watch for deep storytelling—it’s more about the spectacle, and in that sense, it delivered. But I can’t help thinking how much better it could’ve been if they had taken advantage of the full cast.

So yeah, K-Pop Demon Hunter was good, not great. I’d call it a flashy, entertaining experiment that shows how far K-drama and K-pop aesthetics can go when blended with fantasy action. With stronger music (at least for my taste) and more equal involvement from the Saja Boys, it could’ve easily been an 8 or 9. For now, though, 7/10 feels just right.
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