WARNING! Spoilers ahead!
Summary
KPop Demon Huntershas become a breakout hit as Korean animation has begun to make big waves as of late. Another Netflix original hit,KPop Demon Hunters, is a musical tale that meshes fantasy and stardom into the perfect package. Rumi, Zoe, and Mira are the current demon hunter generation trio that use the power of their singing voices to combat demon kind.
Having become national K-pop stars, they utilize their talent to ward off demons and bring smiles to their fans.KPop Demon Huntersis filled with brilliant dialogue that speaks to the film’s core and taps into the characters' emotions perfectly. Here are some of the best quotes fromKPop Demon Hunters, ranked by how memorable they are.
7"It Is Your Voice, Your Song" - Celine
A Beautiful Statement That Defines The Film
KPop Demon Huntersbegins with a beautiful sequence that explores the long line of demon hunters from which Rumi, Zoe, and Mira come. The voices that came before them, that harnessed the power of the song to push back demon kind and protect humanity, did so in harmony.
Celine’s words speak loudly, but they also convey an even deeper message about what the girls must do to protect humanity and themselves. This foreshadows the conflict that erupts later in the movie, making for a great callback on a second watch.
6"I Let You Keep That Voice" - Gwi-Ma
A Terrifying Introduction
After the girls display their skills and talent,KPop Demon Huntersintroduces the big bad of the story. A powerful demon flame that devours the souls sent back to it from the human world, which has begun to burn out from starvation.
Jinu approachesthe demon kingarrogantly, which earns him a few short words that are cold enough to send shivers down the spines of anyone who hears them. The act of taking someone’s voice, or allowing them to keep it, is especially cruel in the film, revealing just how evil Gwi-ma can be and segways into how tragic Jinu’s story is.
5"No More Hiding, I’ll Be Shining, Like I’m Born To Be" - Rumi
A Perfect Description Of Rumi’s Struggles
Rumi’s story is an incredible journey inKPop Demon Hunters, especially when her secret is revealed during the debut of the band’s next song, “Golden”. The hardships and stress that Rumi has been under stem from the secret she’s been keeping her entire life.
This lyric not only speaks to the lengths she’s gone to hide, but the weight she’s placed on her shoulders, fearing that if her friends learned the truth, she wouldn’t be allowed to be who she is. Rumi’s expectations of herself are hurting her the most, even if she doesn’t know it.
4"How Am I Supposed To Fix The World, Fix Me, When I Don’t Have My Voice" - Rumi
A Heartbreaking Plea From The Main Character
Rumi panics as the one thing she needs to make herself “normal” begins to fail. When her whole life revolves around her voice and her song, when she begins to lose it, her entire world falls apart. This moment is extremely precious because it addresses both problems in Rumi’s story.
While her voice is essential, it’s not as important as her health, mental or otherwise. This moment does an incredible job at showing just how much weight Rumi carries on her shoulders, and how keeping it to herself does more harm than good.
3"To Treat The Part, You Must Understand The Whole" - Healer Han
An Underrated Gem That Places A Spotlight On The Solution
As the story ofKPop Demon Huntersprogresses, it’s made clear that all the girls have their own issues and struggles, not just Rumi. This is pulled to the forefront when the girls visit Healer Han to try and get a remedy for Rumi’s failing voice. Healer Han draws out most of the girls' insecurities and bestows this valuable bit of wisdom upon them.
you may fix a problem without knowing the cause. To see the bigger picture, Rumi must stop focusing on only one aspect. Arguably, the entire conflict could have been fixed in the doctor’s office, but the Saja Boys would have found another weakness to exploit.
2"That’s The Funny Thing About Hope, No One Gets To Decide When You Feel It" - Rumi
A Perfect Line Dropped At The Perfect Moment
The bonding between Jinu and Rumi is a remarkable aspect of the story that illustrates how two sides of a coin are still part of the same coin. As both Jinu and Rumi confide in one another, they express themselves honestly, and a bond of trust is formed between them.
Rumi tries to win Junu over to her cause, but Gwi-ma’s hold over him is strong. Jinue’s self-loathing holds him back from thinking he deserves to be saved. This line embodies the idea that everyone is deserving of freedom and leads into a beautiful song that radiates feelings similar to one of thebest Disney Songs, “A Whole New World” between Aladdin and Princess Jasmine.
1"You’re Not God, But You’re Good For Me" - Rumi
An Honest Description Of The Relationship Between Rumi and Jinu
All of the songs inKPop Demon Huntersare incredible and creative works that fit each moment in the film perfectly. There was an obvious amount of real motion put into the crafting of the vocal nature of the film. One of the best songs inKPop Demon Huntersalso has some of the best lyrics.
“You’re Not Good” speaks to Jinu’s past and the choices he’s made that led him to become a demon. The rest of the quote, “But You’re good for me,” speaks to the toxic relationship between Jinu and Rumi, the conflict between a demon and a demon hunter, but also to the healing that is allowed when they can express themselves to one another.
