H.O.T Reacts to Being the Inspiration Behind Netflix’s 'K-Pop Demon Hunters'

By Jieun, Baek

Sep 29, 2025

H.O.T Reacts to Being the Inspiration Behind Netflix’s 'K-Pop Demon Hunters'



Group H.O.T expressed his feelings about being a 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' real model.

H.O.T appeared as a guest on JTBC 'Newsroom', which aired on the 28th.

H.O.T. drew attention when the director of Netflix 'K-Pop Demon Hunters', Meggie Kang confessed his fan sentiment. Megigang was a fan of H.O.T. at the age of 12 on the channel 'Civilization Express'. When I was 12 years old, I even made a lion boy for myself."




In response, H.O.T. responded "I was so surprised."We agreed. Tonyan "I didn't think you'd be in a hurry yourself, but I'm grateful. I really want to meet you one day."

Kangta said, `At first, I had no idea (that Sage Boyz was modeled for H.O.T), but when I heard it, Woo Hyuk and Hee Jun had similar hairstyles.'

H.O.T Reacts to Being the Inspiration Behind Netflix’s 'K-Pop Demon Hunters'
In response, Jang Woo-hyuk "There is a member who covers his eyes with his hair and feels like an outsider, and I think that's me. And the main vocalist Jinwoo seems to be Kangta, and Kangta said, `Personally, Cha Eun-woo came to mind.'




In response, the anchor exclaimed "Does it mean that Cha Eun-woo and himself look alike?" and Kangta "is not even right." Why are you framing me like this?" He said. "Not me, but I've been told I look like him."," he said, bringing laughter.

H.O.T. made its debut in 1996 with 'Descendants of the Warrior' and released a number of hits, including 'Candy'Light'We Arthur Future'Aiya', creating a legendary myth as a first-generation idol. H.O.T. disbanded in 2001 but reunited after 17 years through 'Infinite Challenge Totoga 3' in 2018. They will participate in the 'Hanteo Music Festival' held from November 22nd to 23rd as a full group for the first time in six years.





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