A Victory that Only Comes Through Surrender
One of the saddest lines of dialogue in KPop Demon Hunters is when Rumi reached the very end of her journey to rid herself of her “patterns”. After being humiliated […]
Mira: A “Wild Child” Turned Warrior
As the self-proclaimed “wild child” of the Huntrix crew, Mira’s brash demeanor concealed her deepest wounds… a pain she revealed in her darkest hour as she repeated the lies of […]
From Disgrace to Grace: Turning our Marks of Shame into our Testimony
While Jinu’s past makes it hard to see him as a fully sympathetic character, the constant voice of Gwi-Ma in his ears reminding him of his failure and making him […]
“Your Idol”: What our Hearts Chase, our Souls Follow
In KPop Demon Hunters, the Saja Boys quickly gained a loyal fan following by offering free concerts filled with catchy music that appealed to every fanbase as well as popping […]
Forgiveness and Restoration: Unexpected Beauty in the Broken Glass
The revelation that Rumi carried the very same patterns as the enemies they had spent their entire lives fighting was almost too much for her teammates to bear… and the […]
Peace in the Storm: A Table in the Presence of our Enemies
While it is played for laughs, one of my favorite moments in the “KPop Demon Hunters” movie is when the Huntrix crew pauses in the middle of a dangerous battle […]
Breaking the “Pattern”: Contending With Temptations and Breaking Generational Curses
At the center of Rumi’s personal struggles were the “patterns” that she wore on her body… the telltale signs that marked her as a hybrid being, a soul split between […]
“Takedown” in KPop Demon Hunters: The Folly of Fighting Fire With Fire
While trying to craft the perfect song to compete with their new opponents the “Saja Boys”, the Huntrix crew landed on “Takedown”… a “diss track” that focused on attacking their […]
Jinu’s “Deal With the Devil”: Seeking Peace in the Wrong Places
In KPop Demon Hunters, Jinu’s “Deal with the Devil” is a tragic example of seeking peace and absolution from the wrong places. Unable to silence the voices in his head […]
From Hopeless to Huntrix: Wounded Souls Seeking A Place to Belong
One of the most relatable parts of the group that came together to form Huntrix is their incredibly different backgrounds… on their own, each had been rejected for different reasons […]
Finding God in Video Games 