🎶🎤 I’m done hiding, now I’m shining, like I’m BORN TO BE 🎶🎤

Okay, if you haven’t seen it yet, KPop Demon Hunters is an animated Netflix movie that dropped in August and went absolutely VIRAL. The music, the animation… people couldn’t get enough.

And you might not believe me when I say this, but it became the #1 most-watched movie on Netflix. Ever. That’s right, 15 consecutive weeks at the top. A kids’ film about demon-fighting pop stars beat out every Hollywood blockbuster on the world’s biggest streaming platform. Wild, right?

Here’s the trailer if you need to get caught up:

Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Alaina, what in the world does this movie about KPop singers battling demons have to do with faith?”

I’m so glad you asked. No, this isn’t Christian content. But sometimes, the biggest cultural moments in our world become open doors for spiritual conversations. Why is this story resonating with millions of people? Why are audiences all over the world eating up a movie about light vs. darkness and good vs. evil?

⚠️ Spoilers ahead! ⚠️ If you plan on watching the movie first, consider this your official warning. Otherwise, you may now proceed.

Stop trying to hide your demons.

The main character, Rumi, carries a secret: she’s a half-demon. Even though her best friends literally fight demons for a living, she hides it from them. Why? Because she’s ashamed.

Sound familiar?

How often as Christians are we fighting for others when we haven’t even dealt with our own demons? We put on a brave face, lead small groups, sing on the worship team, serve at church: all while burying our own pain, sin, or trauma.

It was heartbreaking to watch Rumi be told over and over again to hide this secret from her closest friends. When in reality, they could have been her biggest support system. That sin pattern or trauma that you’re not talking about to anyone… it’s going to come to light. Tell God. Tell someone trusted and get accountability. You’re going to feel freer than you ever have.

Rumi’s story shows us what Scripture already tells us: we were never meant to carry shame alone.

“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” | James 5:16

The enemy isn’t always frightening.

Pop culture often paints demons as these big, scary monsters with horns and glowing eyes. (much like this movie) But in real life, temptation often looks… appealing. That’s why it works.

In the movie, the enemy forms a K-pop boy band called the Saja Boys. And guess what? Everyone loves them. They’re flashy, talented, and magnetic. The deception is subtle and effective. Here are some lyrics from a song that the boy band sings called “Your Idol”:

“Your obsession feeds our connection. So right now give me all your attention. Let me be your idol.”

Satan operates the same way. He rarely comes at us with a red pitchfork. Instead, he disguises sin with new tactics to trip us up. Something beautiful and tempting.

“Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are.” | 1 Peter 5:8-9

Your voice can change the atmosphere.

I know half of you who read that just threw up in your mouth. In the movie, the way that the three main girls (Rumi, Mira, & Zoey) fight demons and protect the souls of others through singing. If that doesn’t sound like worship, I don’t know what does.

When we lift our voices to God, whether in church, in the car, or even whispered through tears, praise becomes our weapon.

“May the praise of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands.” | Psalm 149:6

We choose to have hope.

One of my favorite lines in the film is when Rumi says:

“That’s the funny thing about hope. Nobody else gets to decide if you feel it. That choice belongs to you.”

That hit me hard. Because isn’t that the gospel? No matter what circumstances we face, we can still choose hope. Because our hope is rooted in Jesus, not in the shifting sands of the world.

So why does a quirky animated movie about K-pop stars and demons matter? Because it reminds us of something deeper:

We are all living in the tension of good vs. evil. We all long for the gospel. We all crave hope.

That’s why KPop Demon Hunters is more than just a kids’ flick: it is a direct parallel to spiritual warfare. The ultimate battle has already been won, and through Him, we don’t just hope for victory… we live in it.

What are you seeing in the world today? Use it. Share what it stirred up in you. Point to the bigger and eternal story where hope has a name. And His name is Jesus.

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