KPop Demon Hunters’ shocking death toll is stirring debate — and it’s not just about Jinu.
The Sony animated film KPop Demon Hunters features K-Pop idols battling demons by night. The big villain? Demon king Gwi Ma, feeding on souls for centuries. Demon Jinu makes a deal with Gwi Ma: help harvest souls, and he’ll erase Jinu’s painful 400-year-old memories.
At the climax, Jinu sacrifices himself to save the idol group HUNTR/X’s Rumi and humanity. Fans talk nonstop about Jinu’s death — but over a dozen minor characters already die earlier. This includes a fangirl from a fan meeting, who ships Rumi and Jinu.
A demon steals her soul while she’s out shopping. The only thing left behind is a Saja Boys drink she grabbed from the fridge.
On the r/KPopDemonHunters subreddit, fans debate what this means for the Rumi x Jinu ship and the film’s grim death count. One fan wrote:
“As soon as she died, I knew Rujinu could never happen. The only possible redemption after killing literal children is death.”
Many viewers question if these “missing” characters could be revived. Some suggest HUNTR/X might enter the spirit realm to retrieve stolen souls if they defeat Gwi Ma, rather than just banishing him.
Others say killing innocent side characters raises the stakes and adds a haunting depth to the story. One fan wished for a scene where Rumi confronts Jinu after the train deaths — instead of just singing “Free” with him.
The film’s dark side is sparking fresh conversations about sacrifice, death, and redemption in the K-pop demon world. Fans are monitoring every development closely.
