The ending of KPop Demon Hunters has fans debating one big question — is Jinu really gone? In the movie’s final moments, Jinu makes the ultimate sacrifice, but the film never clearly says if he’s truly dead.
At Fan Expo Boston, Collider asked Arden Cho, the voice of Rumi, for her thoughts. Her answer? It’s complicated.
“I hate to say the word ‘dies,'” Cho explained. “In my mind, maybe it’s a symbol, and maybe he could come back. In the movie, someone else does come back, so… does he? It’s an animation, and it’s magical.”
Cho also pointed out that Jinu’s nature makes things less straightforward. “A friend told me he’s always been dead because he’s a demon. So maybe he’s more dead now, but not completely gone.”
For her, the bigger focus is on what Jinu’s sacrifice means for the story. “If he didn’t do what he did, the movie wouldn’t have had the same impact. I know it’s painful and fans are mad — but in a good way.”
She admitted she’s asked directors Maggie Kang and Chris Applehans for answers, but even she doesn’t know the truth. “At the end of the day, the writers and directors hold the answers. And they did it perfectly, even if it made people emotional.”
So, is Jinu dead? Cho’s answer is maybe… or maybe not. In the magical world of KPop Demon Hunters, mystery might be the real answer. Fans can decide for themselves by watching the movie on Netflix, where it’s streaming now.