A New ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Book Features 500 Pieces of Concept Art and Delves Into Film’s Biggest References: Korean Mythology, Shamanism, Manhwa and More

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From Huntr/x’s high-gloss stage costumes to the Saja Boys’ demonic transformations, nearly every frame of “KPop Demon Hunters” is packed with details worth pausing over. Now, fans can get a closer look at how the Netflix phenomenon’s candy-colored world came together in “The Art of KPop Demon Hunters: Platinum Edition,” a new deluxe hardcover arriving Sept. 8.

Written by Tracey Miller-Zarneke, the 144-page book collects more than 500 pieces of concept art, early character studies, works in progress and final designs from the animated film. Commentary digs into the wide-ranging references behind the film’s creative choices, including Korean mythology and shamanism, real-life K-pop idol groups, manhwa and anime.

Plus, the oversized tome features holographic foil page edges designed to evoke the Honmoon, the supernatural barrier that Huntr/x protects throughout the film.

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