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K-Pop Demon  Hunters: Folklore & Satire

K-Pop Demon Hunters: Folklore & Satire

Update: 2025-09-03
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K-Pop Demon Hunters looks flashy on the surface, but it hides a lot of Korean folklore inside the glitter. We talk about mudang rituals, dokkaebi, tiger and magpie tricksters, and why the movie is both a tribute to K-Pop and a satire of idol culture.



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K-Pop Demon  Hunters: Folklore & Satire

K-Pop Demon Hunters: Folklore & Satire

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