KPop Demon Hunters: Rumi voice actress Arden Cho reveals Cha Eun-woo reached out after watching the film

The world of KPop Demon Hunters has quickly become a talking point among fans of animation, K-pop, and Korean culture. Blending the glitz of pop stardom with supernatural demon-slaying action, the animated movie introduces audiences to a fierce and fabulous girl group known as HUNTR/X.

One of the central characters, Rumi, is voiced by none other than actress and singer Arden Cho, who brings both power and heart to the role. But the buzz doesn't stop there. Arden recently revealed that Cha Eun-woo, the popular K-pop idol and actor, personally reached out to her after watching the film.

His message not only surprised her but also sparked excitement among fans of both stars. Given that Eun-woo is rumored to have inspired the look of one of the characters, the moment felt like things had come full circle.

So, what exactly did he say? And how did Arden react? Keep reading to know everything!

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South Korean A-lister Cha Eun-woo messaged Arden Cho after watching KPop Demon Hunters

After lending her voice to Rumi, the bold and stylish leader of the fictional girl group Huntrix in KPop Demon Hunters, Arden Cho received a heartwarming message from a real-life K-pop superstar, Cha Eun-woo.

The True Beauty actor personally reached out to Arden after watching the film, and his words left a lasting impression. Cho revealed:

"I'm close with Cha Eun-woo... He contacted me after seeing 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' and said it was great... He said, 'Noona, I watched the movie and it was so fun'".

Arden Cho felt incredibly happy after receiving the text. She continued:

"I said, 'Thank you for watching.' He said he just really liked the work as a singer. So I thought, 'If you have time, should we cover it ?'".

Impressively, Cha Eun-woo loved the idea, and the two finally did the cover.

"He said, and at first I just thought of it casually. But I am so grateful that we worked so hard and had so much fun together."

As expected, fans are loving the cover, and it's all over the internet, especially social media platforms like Instagram, X (earlier Twitter), YouTube, and more.

Also Read: KPop Demon Hunters: Jinu and Rumi reportedly had a kiss scene that never made it to air

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Is Jinu from Kpop Demon Hunters really inspired by Cha Eun-woo?

One of the most visually striking characters in Kpop Demon Hunters is Jinu, the charming leader of the boy band Saja Boys. To design his look, the creative team drew inspiration from well-known Korean actors.

Among the top names on their reference board was Cha Eun-woo, known for his flawless visuals and polished image. They wanted Jinu to embody that same soft yet commanding presence.

Director Maggie Kang shared that the team aimed to give Jinu a timeless, K-drama-style charm. Alongside Cha Eun-woo, actors like Nam Joo-hyuk also influenced the character’s elegant appearance.

The goal was to create a figure who felt instantly familiar to fans of Korean pop culture. That classic appeal helped Jinu stand out in Kpop Demon Hunters. Interestingly, actor Ahn Hyo-seop eventually voiced Jinu, but the character’s design was finished before he joined the cast.

Still, Kang noticed the accidental resemblance between Jinu and Ahn’s Business Proposal role. It just shows how strong that visual archetype is in Kpop Demon Hunters.

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