We are sealing the Honmoon with KPOP DEMON HUNTERS directors and co-writers, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans! The veteran animation filmmakers break down how Maggie developed the story based on Korean culture and music, how she collaborated with Chris as a directing team, and how they pitched the idea to Netflix and K-pop music producers. They also share stories from behind the scenes of their seven-year production process including the creation of the film’s iconic “popcorn eyes” and how they worked with songwriter and producer EJAE to write the music… with a special surprise voice memo from the woman behind Rumi’s singing voice herself! SHOP OUR PROX BOOKS RECS ON BOOKSHOP.ORGLEARN MORE AND READ THE TRANSCRIPT AT PROXIMITYMEDIA.COMWATCH/LISTEN TO IN PROXIMITYYOUTUBEAPPLE PODCASTSSPOTIFYFOLLOW PROXIMITY MEDIAINSTAGRAMTIKTOK(00:00) K-pop meets demon hunters(00:47) Let’s talk K-pop… and demon hunters!(02:04) Fun fan reactions(03:02) Honmoon in the club, the origin of honmoon(06:12) How Maggie’s Korean upbringing in Toronto shaped her storytelling(07:51) K-pop meets demon hunters (the full story)(09:59) How they became a directing team, WISH DRAGON(11:19) How they pitched KPOP DEMON HUNTERS(12:45) The music was the hardest part, how EJAE’s demos made it seem possible(13:20)EJAE, Teddy Park, THEBLACKLABEL, the demo for HOW IT’S DONE(15:23) Comps: “old people” anime, Cowboy Bebop, Sailor Moon, K-dramas, and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY(17:10) Comedy, female empowerment, being your “stupidest self” with your friends(18:04) Collaborating on directing and screenwriting(19:53) Writing the script for KPOP DEMON HUNTERS(20:39) Sony Pictures Animation, shout out to the crew(25:00) The joke that became the iconic “popcorn eyes” scene(27:12) Voice Memo from EJAE (Musician, Songwriter, Producer, Singing Voice of Rumi)(29:45) Prox RecsIN PROXIMITY IS A PRODUCTION OF PROXIMITY MEDIAHost, Director, Producer: Paola MardoExecutive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev OhanianTheme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig GöranssonCo-Director and Director of Photography: Patrick EpinoSound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken NanaEditors: Patrick Epino, Ken Nana, Ben CalozaSound Recordist: Isabella MillerAssociate Producer: Celine MendiolaProduction Assistant: Ben CalozaSocial Media Coordinator: Alexandria SantanaProduction Intern: Ben CalozaMotion Graphics Designer: Apollo Baldoz