Maggie Kang

Maggie Kang is a Canadian film director. She created and co-directed KPop Demon Hunters (2025).[1]

Life and education

Kang was born in Seoul, South Korea and moved to Toronto, Canada, when she was five, where she grew up. Kang's parents immigrated from South Korea to Canada with her family.[2] She "studied animation at Sheridan College"; in her third year, she "was recruited to DreamWorks".[3]

Career

Kang was head of story for The LEGO Ninjago Movie (2017), as well as a story artist for animated films such as Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016), Rise of the Guardians (2012) and Puss in Boots (2011).[3][4] She co-directed KPop Demon Hunters (2025) with Chris Appelhans.[1] The film is based on an original concept which she developed.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ a b Fell, Nicole (2025-08-06). ""I Don't See the Fandom Slowing Down": How 'KPop Demon Hunters' Became One of Netflix's Biggest — and Most Unexpected — Hits". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
  2. ^ "In 'KPop Demon Hunters,' Maggie Kang brings genre out of its comfort zone". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. 2025-06-26. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  3. ^ a b "How Toronto Director Created 'Kpop Demon Hunters': Filmmaker's Debut Animated Film has Become a Global Smash". Toronto Star. August 2, 2025. pp. C6. Retrieved August 14, 2025 – via Proquest.
  4. ^ a b "Maggie Kang | Sony Pictures Animation". www.sonypicturesanimation.com. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  5. ^ Kim, Regina (July 21, 2025). "'KPop Demon Hunters' Took 7 Years to Make but a Lifetime of Experience". The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 21, 2025. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
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