KPop Demon Hunters: Ahn Hyo-seop melts hearts with Tiger plushie Instagram post

Since KPop Demon Hunters arrived on Netflix, fans cannot stop talking about how incredible and engaging the film is. The story follows Huntrix, a popular K-pop girl group: Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, who are idols during the day and demon slayers by night.

Interestingly, Huntrix isn't the only band that fans have fallen in love with. The demob boy band, the Saja Boys, have also received immense attention, thanks to the makers for taking inspiration from real-life South Korean singers and actors like Chae Eun-woo and more.

Among the voice actors is Ahn Hyo-seop, who already has fans' hearts through his portrayal of Kang Tae-moo in Business Proposal. Not only this, the actor is all set to appear alongside Lee Min Ho, BLACKPINK's Jisso, and other stars in the upcoming fantasy film, Omniscient Reader: The Prophet.

In Kpop Demon Hunters, Hyo-seop has lent his voice to the charming demon, Jinu. As seen in the animated film, Jinu has two beloved pets, and the tiger, Derpy, is one of them. And now, the actor has delighted fans by posting an Instagram photo of himself holding a Derpy plushie

Following the post, fans flooded the post with reactions. Many praised his voice performance in the film, while others couldn’t stop gushing over the tiger plushie he posed with.

Keep reading to explore more about the actor and his recent post!

Ahn Hyo-seop's KPop Demon Hunters tiger plushie post has fans swooning

Ahn Hyo-seop has already been receiving a wave of praise for his role as Jinu in KPop Demon Hunters, where he voiced the enigmatic demon, Jinu. But now, the actor has added to the buzz by sharing a photo of himself holding a tiger plushie, the same one inspired by Jinu’s magical tiger companion in the film.

The post has gone viral within the fandom, not just because of Ahn Hyo-seop’s warm smile and casual style, but also because of how perfectly the plushie captures the spirit of the animated tiger. Seeing the actor pose with the toy version of it felt like a sweet nod to his on-screen bond with the creature.

Here's how fans reacted:

"Hahaha love this! Derpy is the perfect addition to this family."

Another user demanded Jinu's comeback and wrote:

"We need Jinu to come back bc of that absolutely amazing voice over!!!"

User @ari_yayann commented:

"I need that plushy tiger is my spirit animal."

Another fan praised Ahn Hyo-seop's voice acting and mentioned that he would be a perfect choice for a live-action of KPop Demon Hunters. Here's what the fan wrote:

"... And clearly if it's ever getting a live-action, it SHOULD be you to play again as Jinu!!"

Since the premiere of the film, there has been curiosity among fans over the plushies. Another user wrote:

"AHHHHH I WANT A DERPY PLUSHIE"

It’s clear that fans aren’t just obsessed with Jinu as a character, but also with the world around him, especially the tiger, which has now become a must-have item in the eyes of many.

This post also further confirms what fans have been saying: Ahn Hyo-seop didn’t just voice Jinu, he became him. His gentle demeanor and his connection to the plushie made the entire moment feel authentic and almost canon to the movie’s storyline.

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Are tiger plushies from KPop Demon Hunters available to buy?

The popularity of Ahn Hyo-seop’s Instagram post has sparked a frenzy online, and now, many fans are wondering the same thing: Where can I get that tiger plushie?

At the moment, official tiger plushies inspired by KPop Demon Hunters are not available. There’s also buzz that the production team or merchandise partners might release a full collection of plushies, figurines, and accessories if demand continues to rise.