Mar 22 • 16:48 UTC 🇲🇽 Mexico El Financiero (ES)

Director of 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' attended BTS's comeback: 'It was the first K-Pop concert I went to'

Maggie Kang, the Canadian-Korean director of 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' attended BTS's comeback concert in Seoul, noting it was her first K-Pop concert.

Maggie Kang, the director of the animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' and an Oscar winner, attended BTS's comeback concert in Seoul after a four-year hiatus from the stage. For Kang, the event was deeply personal as BTS was the first K-Pop group she ever saw live, a fact that resonated with her throughout her visit. She recalled attending one of BTS's concerts in Los Angeles, surprised by the sheer number of fans singing along to the Korean lyrics in unison.

At the concert, which was a massive gathering of fans, Kang reflected on how her career has intersected with the K-Pop phenomenon she first experienced. The sold-out show, featuring around 50,000 attendees, represented both a significant moment in the K-Pop industry and a milestone in Kang’s personal artistic journey. Recognizing the impact BTS has had on the global music scene, she acknowledged the band’s influence on her own work and the wide-reaching appeal of K-Pop.

Kang's attendance at the concert highlights the growing cultural exchange between Korean entertainment and international audiences. With her film achieving international recognition and BTS’s status as a global icon, this event underscores the importance of such musical milestones in fostering connections across cultures. As K-Pop continues to gain traction worldwide, figures like Kang play vital roles in bridging these diverse artistic landscapes.

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