‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Director Maggie Kang Praises BABYMONSTER’s ‘Golden’ Stage… Visits Them Backstage
[뉴스엔=황혜진 기자] BABYMONSTER’s cover performance of “K-Pop Demon Hunters (KDH)” at the 2025 MAMA AWARDS (hereinafter MAMA) has become a hot topic, topping the YouTube views chart. Now, with news of their backstage meeting with the animation production team, global fans’excitement is rising even further.
Recently, online communities and social media were abuzz with behind-the-scenes photos of BABYMONSTER and the KDH directors taken at MAMA. The released images show PHARITA, AHYEON, and RORA alongside director Maggie Kang and co-director Chris Appelhans, drawing attention.
The production team visited the backstage area in person before the broadcast to cheer on BABYMONSTER’s stage. Both sides exchanged prepared gifts and took commemorative photos, sharing a warm and cheerful moment. The KDH directors were reportedly amazed and impressed by how perfectly the members embodied the original characters in costume, hairstyle, and overall concept.
During her acceptance speech for the Music Visionary of the Year and Best OST awards, Maggie Kang remarked, “BABYMONSTER did a wonderful job with the ‘Golden’ stage. It was truly amazing and I’m grateful.”
The cover performance of “What It Sounds Like” and “Golden” by PHARITA, AHYEON, and RORA has reached nearly 6 million views on Mnet’s official YouTube channel, ranking No. 1 among all performers.
Fans continue to react with comments like, “It felt like animation and reality collided,” “Could we expect a meeting like this in KDH Season 2?” and “I heard their high notes pierced the ceiling, they really are live monsters.”
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