Rumi

Rumi is the main protagonist of the animated Netflix film K-Pop Demon Hunters — a fantasy musical that mixes K-pop idol culture with supernatural action. She’s a richly developed character with both a public stage life and a secret demon-hunting life. Full Name: Rumi (often shown as Rumi Kang) Role: Leader and main vocalist of the fictional K-pop girl group HUNTR/X and the central hero of K-Pop Demon Hunters. Dual Identity: By day she’s a polished pop star adored by fans; by night she and her group secretly hunt demons that threaten humanity. Species: Half-human, half-demon — which gives her powerful abilities but also deep internal conflict about her identity. Heritage: Rumi’s mother was a former demon hunter and K-pop star; her father is a demon. Her mixed origins make her uniquely powerful but also ashamed of her demon side early in the story. Spirit Magic & Sonic Resonance: Her singing isn’t just entertainment — it has mystical power that helps strengthen spiritual barriers (the Honmoon) and repel demons. Combat Skill: She wields a special sword (Saingeom) and fights demons alongside her bandmates. Personal Arc: A major theme of her story is self-acceptance — she begins by hiding and fearing her demon heritage, but over time learns to embrace her whole self and use her unique nature to protect others. Rumi drives the emotional heart of K-Pop Demon Hunters. Her struggle between fame and secret duty, and her journey toward embracing her dual identity, are central to the film’s themes of identity, hope, and empowerment. The Honmoon is a net-shaped shield woven from resonating souls, created when the songs of a hunter moves the hearts of many people. It extends between the human world and the demon world, blocking demons from ascending to the Earth's surface.