The magic of KPop Demon Hunters comes with the medium it uses, that is, animation. The movie became Netflix's biggest win, so much so that while initially there were no intentions for a sequel, the plans were changed because of its popularity.

The songs showed us 'how it's done,' proving that there is more to K-pop than what mainstream media puts forward. However, not everything needs a live action adaptation.

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Maggie Kang, the creator of KPop Demon Hunters, recently spoke to BBC about her hit IP and its future after its success on Netflix. While fans have been constantly demanding a live-action version of the film, Kang has no such plans.

She elaborated, "There are so many elements of the tone and the comedy that are so suited for animation."

She believes that the elements of real life would rob the story of what made it such an experience in the first place. She claimed that "It would feel too grounded." The essence of the movie always came with its hyperbolic expressions, something that live-action could never mimic.

Co-director Chris Appelhans also seconded Maggie Kang's stance, claiming that KPop Demon Hunters is the last film that should get a live-action adaptation. The animation is what makes it so likeable in the first place. Removing that element would essentially be as if you’re removing what made it successful in the first place.

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"One of the great things about animation is that you make these composites of impossibly great attributes."

He highlighted that animation is a liberating medium. The lack of restrictions is exactly why the movie worked in the first place. Had the film been a live-action, it wouldn't have become Netflix's most-watched film in history.

He further gave the example of anime adaptations that fell flat because they experimented with the same formula, “I remember they adapted a lot of different anime [into live action] and often times, it just feels a little stilted.”

Animation gives the freedom of spontaneity, something that is restrictive otherwise. The characters can jump from one bizarre action to another without batting an eye. Furthermore, logic doesn’t need to be applied at every step of the way.

The creator’s point of view is understandable. But what about you? Are you sadder about not getting a live version of the film or happier about getting a sequel?