Director Maggie Kang, who gained global acclaim with the Netflix animated film "K-Pop: Demon Hunters," has expressed her ambition to try her hand at live-action filmmaking.
Director Maggie Kang recently participated as a speaker at the CNN Global Leadership Forum "Global Perspectives: In Bangkok" held in Bangkok, Thailand. Afterward, through the fashion magazine Marie Claire Korea's "Wanderus Women" project, she shared her pride in Korean culture, the driving force behind her creative work, and her future plans.
Director Maggie Kang emphasized, "While luck is important, it is also important to create an environment yourself where you can encounter that luck. I believe that by working hard and putting yourself in a position where opportunities can find you, luck will follow."
She also spoke about the sense of responsibility she feels as a Korean-American female director. Director Maggie Kang expressed her desire to tell diverse stories through the opportunities that come her way, stating, "Opportunities do not come often, so when they do, I try not to let them slip away. I want to show the world that we, too, can create these kinds of stories."
In addition, she revealed her passion for change and challenge. Director Maggie Kang said, "I also want to try making live-action films," adding, "I want to explore stories with a slightly darker tone, different from what I have done so far."
"K-Pop: Demon Hunters," released by Director Maggie Kang in 2025, surpassed 500 million cumulative views (as of March 2026), becoming the most-watched film in Netflix history. Maggie Kang is currently preparing a sequel alongside Chris Appelhans, who co-directed the first film. The currently announced target release year is 2029.
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(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kim Ji-hye)
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