Creative Director Reveals Why The Kiss Scene Was Cut From “KPop Demon Hunters”

Sometimes less is more.

In a recent Reddit AMA, KPop Demon Hunters creative director Maggie Kang revealed a surprising behind-the-scenes decision: a kiss scene between the film’s leads was deliberately cut from the final version. The reason? Read on to find out.

The animated action-fantasy film, which follows a K-Pop girl group doubling as demon slayers has gained a cult following for its visuals, empowering themes, and great OST. One of the most talked-about elements has been the simmering tension between two main characters, Rumi and Jinu, a slow-burn relationship that many fans hoped would culminate in a kiss.

During the AMA, Kang addressed a fan’s question about a rumored deleted kiss scene, confirming its existence but explaining the decision to remove it.

The decision boiled down to the fact that showing less, is sometimes more.

Fans have responded with high praise.

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• Totally.
• She knows what’s up.
• She totally has it.
• She’s got it.
• Wow, she definitely was taught right.

Ultimately, Kang’s choice reflects the main theme in the movie, acceptance of self and growing stronger. The romance did not overshadow this, which led to a greater audience being able to relate.