Arden Cho becomes the hero she needed growing up. Image credit: Chi Chi Izundu/Rebecca Thorn (BBC).
(The Post News)– Arden Cho, the energetic actor behind Rumi’s voice in Netflix’s animation K-Pop Demon Hunters, reflects on her years in Texas.
She struggled with her identity and position in American society throughout her childhood.
In the movie, a ferocious female K-Pop trio fights evil forces that endanger humanity. Rumi, who is both human and demonic, discovers how to accept all aspects of herself. She recognized the internal conflict right away. She recalls what it was like to be an Asian-American woman in locations where people hardly ever looked like her.
Her early years were influenced by those moments of self-doubt. Young Arden occasionally desired to be someone completely different. She found it difficult to totally love herself because there were few role models who looked like her.
How “K-Pop Demon Hunters” Made Arden Cho a Global Role Model
As the first Hollywood animated film set in Korea with Korean leads, K-Pop Demon Hunters completely transformed Netflix. It was more than just a professional achievement. It was the ideal she had never imagined as a child. She is now the role model she once required.
Korean-Americans have expressed their pride in seeing a narrative that honors both aspects of their ancestry. According to Cho, the global surge of Korean culture paved the way, but this movie elevated people’s admiration for Korea.
Nevertheless, she recalls how dangerous the project first appeared. Asian-led story lines are all too frequently viewed as gambles. To foster unity and trust behind the scenes, she made it her goal to create connections with all parties involved.
During the intense political unrest in the United States and widespread immigration crackdowns, the film made its premiere. She was devastated to see immigrant communities live in constant terror. She is aware of the impact immigrants had on America, and it pains her to watch history overlook this fact.
She discovered that many of the racist instances she experienced were the result of ignorance. People just didn’t comprehend Asian identity. But it hurts worse now, when everyone ought to know better. K-Pop Demon Hunters provide happiness, optimism, and a feeling of community to underserved populations, which is the reason why she finds it so meaningful.
She is concerned about the increasing usage of technology to imitate real actors. Discussions about AI in entertainment become more heated. She hopes that audiences will always appreciate human artwork. It embodies emotion, honesty, and vulnerability that no machine can perfectly replicate.
In the meantime, the movie’s popularity continues to rise. The Billboard Hot 100 has featured seven of the soundtrack’s songs. Social media feeds are filled with fan art. Everywhere, viewers are pleading for a follow-up.
Arden Cho senses the excitement and hears the murmurs, but Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment have the last say. For the time being, she is hopeful and self-assured as she waits with the admirers.
A sequel seems more like a promise that is just waiting to be fulfilled when everyone is screaming for more.
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