Maggie Kang Discusses Development of 'KPop Demon Hunters' at CNN Global Perspectives in Bangkok
The Story Thailand
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Maggie Kang, co-director and creator of the animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters', shared insights on the project's development during a conversation titled 'The Stories That Shape Us' at CNN Global Perspectives: In Bangkok. Kang attributed the film's opportunity to advance to prior cultural acceptance of Korean works like 'Parasite', 'Squid Game', and K-POP, which encouraged major studios such as Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation to support her initiative. She noted that building relationships with producers and studio executives over more than 10 years, alongside continuous demonstration of capability, was essential for securing her first directing role. Kang highlighted the pressure of representing Korean culture, drawing on her upbringing in Toronto, her parents' influence in teaching history, and advice from her father to create a film that is authentically herself. The film features an all-Korean cast and explores themes relevant to women across different life stages.
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