BABYMONSTER Perfectly Recreates ‘Golden’… Backstage Meeting with ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Director Maggie Kang… Could There Be a Season 2 Collaboration?
[스포티비뉴스=장진리 기자] The meeting between girl group BABYMONSTER and the directors of K-Pop Demon Hunters following their cover performance of the Netflix animated film OST “Golden” is drawing significant attention.
PHARITA, AHYEON, and RORA of BABYMONSTER performed a cover of “Golden”, the OST of global phenomenon K-Pop Demon Hunters (KDH), at the 2025 MAMA AWARDS held on November 29.
The trio flawlessly embodied the animated characters with their visuals and delivered a high-level vocal performance live on stage, earning an explosive response from the audience. Following the performance, viewers around the world praised it, saying, “HUNTR/X have come to life.”
Especially notable was their meaningful backstage encounter with KDH directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans ahead of the performance. The two sides exchanged thoughtfully prepared gifts and shared a warm, friendly moment.
The directors were reportedly deeply impressed by the members’ stage preparation, particularly how accurately they replicated the original universe of KDH through costumes and hairstyles. In fact, during her acceptance speech for the Best OST award, Maggie Kang said, “BABYMONSTER did an incredible job putting together today’s ‘Golden’ stage. I’m grateful.”
The meeting between next-generation global prospects BABYMONSTER and the creators of a worldwide K-pop phenomenon like KDH is being praised as a perfect blend of music and animation. With KDH now confirmed for a Season 2, speculation is growing over whether a future collaboration between the two could happen, and what kind of synergy it might bring.
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