BETA
Chapter 1
The animated phenomenon of Huntrix
Chapter 2
The dark side of the stage
Chapter 3
Korean shamanism and folklore
Chapter 4
The music and behind-the-scenes magic
YOUR GOAL
Master of K-pop demon hunters
Ch 3 · Korean shamanism and folklore
sonia Korean shamanism and folklore
With a four-tiger sword and a sacred beat, We’re sweeping the shadows right off the street!
sonia The barrier created by Huntrix draws on traditional shamanic beliefs about spiritual purification.
Fun Fact
The derpy tiger: In Joseon-era folk art, which inspired KPop Demon Hunters, tigers were drawn looking silly to mock corrupt government officials who thought they were scary.
Glossary
mudang (noun)
A shaman in traditional Korean folk religion who acts as an intermediary between spirits and humanity. The 2025 Netflix film bases its musical pop trio on this ancient spiritual lineage.
A shaman in traditional Korean folk religion who acts as an intermediary between spirits and humanity. The 2025 Netflix film bases its musical pop trio on this ancient spiritual lineage.
Quiz
What is the traditional term for a Korean shaman, which inspired the magic in KPop Demon Hunters?
Quiz
The duo of a tiger and a magpie in KPop Demon Hunters is inspired by which Joseon-era folk art genre?
Quiz
Korean shamanism, which inspired the magic in KPop Demon Hunters, relies primarily on which of the following to enter a spiritual trance?
Quiz
According to Korean mythology, how do jeoseung saja (grim reapers) treat departed souls, inspiring the Saja Boys in KPop Demon Hunters?
Quiz
The six-eyed magpie character in KPop Demon Hunters is loosely inspired by which legendary three-legged crow?
Quiz
What is the traditional name for Korean folk art created by common people, which inspired KPop Demon Hunters?