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Taylor, Drew (July 14, 2025). "Original Animated Movies Aren't Dead, They've Just Moved to Streaming | Analysis". TheWrap. Archived from the original on July 14, 2025. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
Yoonnyung Lee, Julie (July 16, 2025). "KPop Demon Hunters: How the Netflix film became a global sensation". BBC. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
Martin, Timothy W.; Kim, Soobin (July 20, 2025). "The Biggest Name in K-Pop Isn't BTS. It's Netflix". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
"'Kpop Demon Hunter' star Arden Cho gets candid about her characters; reveals she originally auditioned for Celine and not Rumi". Times of India. July 16, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
Kim, Eun-jae (July 1, 2025). "[INTERVIEW] EJAE on Writing the Hits and Singing for Rumi in KPop Demon Hunters" (Interview). Interviewed by ANC613; Syed, Saquib. Genius Korea. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
Kang, Maggie; Appelhans, Chris (July 31, 2025). "'KPop Demon Hunters' Directors Talk Casting, Soundtrack And Success" (Interview). Interviewed by Kim, Regina. Forbes. Archived from the original on July 31, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.

Plot summary

@Jelo 34: Please stop increasing the plot summary past 700 words. As I mentioned on your talk page, MOS:FILMPLOT states: Plot summaries for feature films should be between 400 and 700 words. The summary should not exceed this range unless the film's structure is unconventional. Sariel Xilo (talk) 04:27, 21 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Soundtrack credits

Hey article is semi-protected so I can't edit, but in the track listing the "Lyrics" header should be "Writer(s)" and the "Music" header should be "Producer(s)", like it is on this page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolls_(soundtrack)

Demon Hunters song credits are here for verification--https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14205554/soundtrack/ 2600:4808:61F3:D301:18FC:C4CA:86AE:E815 (talk) 13:21, 22 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Yuunarichu: You created the track listing chart - can you address these concerns? IP editor - can you provide any reliable sources? Thanks! Sariel Xilo (talk) 16:39, 24 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I'm sorry for not adding any sources. I pulled them from the credits section on Spotify. How would you like me to fix and find them? Yuunarichu (talk) 16:41, 24 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I worked on the album—they're not credited as music and lyrics on Spotify or anywhere. It's writers and producers (look at spotify credits) which means you have to format it like this trolls track listing instead of dividing music and lyrics:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolls_(soundtrack)

It's the edit I made that Sariel Xilo undid, sorry I'm brand new to wikipedia so don't know how best to tag and respond to everything. Appreciate the help! 2603:3027:102:5C00:81BC:DD9B:B219:2EED (talk) 16:45, 24 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Please follow the directions at WP:DISCLOSE since you stated you were asked to make changes to article as part of a work assignment. Note that WP:PAID states: Editors must disclose their employer, client, and affiliation with respect to any paid contribution to Wikipedia. Thanks! Sariel Xilo (talk) 18:55, 24 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 30 June 2025

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Please could you consider changing this line under the Production section from this: "Korean actor and singer Cha Eun-woo was a key influence for Jinu, the group's leader."

To this: Korean actor and singer Cha Eun-woo and actor Nam Joo-hyuk were key influences for Jinu, the group's leader.

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Thank you! Skawngurs (talk) 13:13, 30 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Forbes article written by contributors falls under WP:FORBESCON. — Paper9oll (🔔 • 📝) 13:26, 30 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

References

^ "'KPop Demon Hunters' Director Reveals Who Inspired the Characters". Forbes.

Adding note about stylized name for Huntr/x

I added a small note in the intro paragraph about how Huntr/x is stylized all caps (i.e., HUNTR/X) in the movie https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=KPop_Demon_Hunters&diff=1300334765&oldid=1300321365&variant=en

I believe this is a minor but worthwhile addition, especially since as I've started to watch this page, a number of edits have tried to (understandably) upper case the band's name. But as other edits have pointed out, it goes against the MOS:ALLCAPS.

Curious to hear others' opinions on it too. @Jamie_Eilat it would also be good to hear your reasoning for reverting my edit, as your reverting did not include an edit description as to why my edit was not worth keeping. Erictleung (talk) 20:54, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Apologies for my lack of edit summary (and for the delay in my intended follow-up edit; I was side tracked with some things). My intention was to change/replace the parenthetical note about the stylization to/with a wikitext note. A wikitext note seemed to me better suited for the purpose stated in your edit summary, of dissuading editors from changing the name to all-caps. — Jamie Eilat (talk) 21:38, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Jamie Eilat Thanks for following up! I appreciate the reasoning, and I agree with it, especially when if someone tries to edit it, they will see that comment. Hopefully that will deter any issues with the styling. But in the event it does become a future issue, maybe we can reconsider adding the parenthetical. I got the idea from other K-Pop bands, like BigBang's page https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/BigBang_(South_Korean_band). Thanks! Erictleung (talk) 02:29, 14 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Character articles?

Considering the attention the film's been getting should we make articles for the characters? We don't have to make individuals for each one, maybe just a Huntr/x article for the group in general? HiGuys69420 (talk) 22:08, 14 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

WP:NFILMCHAR refers to Wikipedia:Notability (fiction) & both refer to the general notability guideline. Is there WP:SIGCOV yet on just Huntr/x (or the characters in the group) versus passing mentions in sources focused on the film/soundtrack? You can always start a draft (Wikipedia:WikiProject Fictional characters/Style guide) while figuring out if there are enough sources for notability. Sariel Xilo (talk) 22:16, 14 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

This has come to my interest too. The characters seem notable (or maybe kind of) for a specific article. This passes GNG with multiple sources ([1], [2], [3], [4]), some from The Philippine Star and Billboard. Because of these and multiple other sources in an outside search, I can confirm this article is pretty notable.

) 🍗TheNuggeteer🍗 (My "blotter") 01:07, 2 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

A draft has already been created. I will try to contribute to it over the weekend. 🍗TheNuggeteer🍗 (My "blotter") 01:10, 2 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Source assessment table prepared by User:Sariel Xilo
Source	Reliable?	Significant coverage?	Count source toward GNG?
https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2025/07/23/2459889/huntrx-takes-over-charts		Passing mention of the two bands, but does not offer much detail	✘ No
https://www.kpoppost.com/complete-profile-of-huntrix-fictional-girl-group-kpop-demon-hunters/	Website does not list staff or editorial policy	~ Listicle	? Unknown
https://www.zalora.com.ph/blog/lifestyle/who-is-huntrix-meet-the-k-pop-girl-group-in-kpop-demon-hunters/	Website does not list staff or editorial policy	Barely a listicle; gives the names of the Huntr/x members & then has embedded YouTube videos of the music	✘ No
https://billboardphilippines.com/culture/lifestyle/huntrix-kpop-demon-hunters-netflix-2025/		~ Listicle with plot summary but no analysis of the characters	~ Partial
This table may not be a final or consensus view; it may summarize developing consensus, or reflect assessments of a single editor. Created using {{source assess table}}.

@TheNuggeteer: "KPop Demon Hunter" as a film article is totally over the threshold for GNG but I don't think the sources you listed are enough to meet GNG for a standalone article on any of the characters as either individuals or bands (see table above). If you want to link to the draft in question, I'd be interested in assessing the sources if they're different from the ones you've provided. Sariel Xilo (talk) 02:12, 2 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I believe TheNuggeteer is likely referring to Draft:Huntr/x, which as of writing this is just a two-sentence lead & infobox without any citations. I honestly agree that these sources are not sufficient enough in establishing Huntr/x as a topic distinct enough from the film to warrant its own separate article as of yet. I do think that depending on how the franchise develops in future, that this could potentially change, but that is still very much down the line & yet to be fully seen. — Jamie Eilat (talk) 02:33, 2 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Plot summery nitpick

I noticed when reading through the plot summary that the section says As a child, Celine told Rumi the complete eradication of demons will turn the Honmoon gold, a final seal that would permanently banish them and possibly erase her demon patterns. I can't check the actual dialogue at this moment, but my takeaway from the movie was exactly the opposite, that achieving the Golden Honmoon would in turn lead to demons being banished(or destroyed?) forever. Can someone else weigh in on this, since it feels like those two portrayals can affect the tone/story in a noticeable way. PixDeVl (T | C | G) 15:09, 18 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I would say you are definitely correct here. I've adjusted the summary by moving the explanation of the Golden Honmoon from the second to first paragraph, and by removing the phrase "the complete eradication of demons" from the summary entirely. — Jamie Eilat (talk) 15:32, 18 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

That's perfect, thanks! PixDeVl (T | C | G) 15:42, 18 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

[1] "'KPop Demon Hunters' Director Reveals Who Inspired the Characters". Forbes.

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