How to Dress as Rumi, Mira & Zoey: The Complete K-Pop Demon Hunters Cosplay & Costume Guide
How to Dress as Rumi, Mira & Zoey: The Complete K-Pop Demon Hunters Cosplay & Costume Guide
Whether you're getting ready for Halloween, heading to a fan convention, filming a TikTok transformation, or simply wanting to show the world which HUNTR/X member you are — dressing as Rumi, Mira, or Zoey from K-Pop Demon Hunters is one of the most exciting and creative costume challenges of 2025.
The HUNTR/X aesthetic is unlike anything else in cosplay right now. It sits at the intersection of K-pop idol fashion, supernatural warrior gear, Korean cultural influence, and bold animation design — a combination that is visually stunning, deeply personal, and endlessly customizable. Whether you go official, DIY, or a creative mix of both, this guide walks you through everything you need to pull off a show-stopping KPDH look from head to toe.
Let's get into it.
Why K-Pop Demon Hunters Cosplay Is Everywhere Right Now
It takes a very specific kind of story to inspire this level of cosplay enthusiasm. K-Pop Demon Hunters isn't just popular — it is a cultural phenomenon that resonated with fans on a deeply personal level. Rumi's journey of self-acceptance, Mira's chosen-family arc, Zoey's unconditional love — these aren't just plot points. They're experiences. And when a story makes you feel that seen, dressing as its characters stops being just a costume and becomes something closer to a statement.
The numbers back it up. K-Pop Demon Hunters was the number one Halloween costume search trend for animated film characters in 2025. Spirit Halloween fast-tracked an official partnership with Netflix, releasing officially licensed HUNTR/X costumes in both kids and adult sizes after realizing the demand was going to be unlike anything the property had seen before. TikTok and Instagram were flooded with GRWM (Get Ready With Me) cosplay videos, transformation reels, and makeup tutorials as millions of fans across the world channeled their inner demon hunter.
The result is a cosplay community that is creative, diverse, and deeply invested in getting every detail right — from the exact shade of Rumi's purple braid to the correct number of blades Zoey carries. This guide is built to help you do exactly that.
Before You Start: Choose Your Look
Each HUNTR/X member has multiple distinct looks across the film, and choosing which one you're recreating will shape every decision that follows. The two most popular options are their opening performance look from the concert number "How It's Done" — the look used for the official Spirit Halloween costumes — and their final "What It Sounds Like" outfits from the film's climax. Both are iconic. The opening look is more accessible for cosplay and more widely recognizable to casual fans. The final look is the emotional peak of the film and is the version featured in the Mattel Creations limited-edition 3-Pack dolls.
There are also casual and everyday looks for each character — including Rumi's beloved cat pajama pants and lounge outfits, Mira's off-duty streetwear, and Zoey's colorful everyday fits — which are perfect for comfort-forward cosplay or relaxed fan events where a full performance costume might be too much.
Decide which look you're going for before reading the character sections below, and your shopping and DIY list will become much clearer.
Rumi: How to Dress as the Leader of HUNTR/X
Rumi is the most visually iconic member of HUNTR/X, and for good reason. Her combination of ethereal purple aesthetic, demon-marking face paint, and fierce leadership energy makes her the most recognizable cosplay in the entire KPDH fandom. She is also the most frequently cosplayed character by a significant margin.
The Signature Look
Rumi's opening performance outfit — the look used in the official Spirit Halloween costume — consists of a structured jacket covered in colorful fun patches and embellishments, coordinating shorts with a magenta felt belt, and a sleeveless top with a chest-crossing ribbon detail. The overall palette is purple, black, and magenta, with silver chain jewelry layered at the neck. Her combat boots complete the silhouette.
The official Spirit Halloween costume captures the core elements of this look faithfully, available in both kids and adult sizes. It is the fastest and most reliable route to a screen-accurate Rumi costume.
The Hair: Rumi's Purple Braid Is Non-Negotiable
No Rumi cosplay is complete without the hair. Her signature look is a single long French braid in deep purple — it's the first detail anyone will recognize and the most-searched element of any Rumi costume guide. The official Rumi wig from Spirit Halloween is available separately in both kids and adult sizes and is the easiest option. For those who want to DIY, a pre-braided purple wig from a cosplay supplier works beautifully, as does braiding natural hair and applying purple hair chalk or temporary hair color spray for the shade.
Face and Makeup
Rumi's makeup is K-beauty polished with a supernatural edge. Start with a flawless, dewy base — glass skin is the goal. Her eye look features purple-toned smoky shadow with a sharp wing liner and subtle shimmer at the inner corner. The detail that elevates any Rumi cosplay from good to outstanding is her demon markings: jagged, branching lines that begin at the edges of the face and neck and travel inward, best recreated with face paint or a white and purple eyeliner stick. They can be as subtle or as dramatic as you choose — from barely visible to fully glowing depending on how much of Rumi's demon nature you want to represent.
Accessories and Weapon
Rumi's saingeom sword is her defining accessory for convention and Halloween cosplay. Replica foam swords are widely available through cosplay suppliers and add significant impact to any photo or appearance. Her layered silver chain necklaces, rings, and charm details round out the look. The NERF Four Tiger Sword from Hasbro is an officially licensed option that is safe for events where non-foam props may not be permitted.
DIY Rumi Tips
For anyone building a Rumi costume from scratch, the most important pieces to source correctly are the patched jacket and the purple braid. The jacket can be approximated starting from a yellow or neutral sunflower cardigan with black ribbon trim attached to the edges, patches created from colored felt and fabric paint, and a set of black foam shoulder spikes attached to the left side. The braid, as noted, can be achieved with purple hair chalk on natural hair for a budget-friendly option that still photographs beautifully.
Mira: How to Dress as the Fierce Lead Dancer
Mira is the visual of HUNTR/X — the one with the most immediately striking appearance and the sharpest aesthetic edge. Her hot-pink hair, bold smoky eye, and powerful physical presence make her one of the most impactful cosplays in the fandom, especially for fans who love a strong, high-contrast look.
The Signature Look
Mira's opening performance outfit centers on a signature embellished graphic T-shirt with a distinctive magenta, light blue, purple, and white painted design, paired with a yellow skirt featuring wide felt panels at the lower half, and pink-accented boot covers over dark footwear. The overall palette is pink, yellow, and black, with a bold, saturated feel that reads clearly from a distance — perfect for conventions and group photos.
The official Spirit Halloween Mira costume includes the embellished T-shirt, yellow skirt, and boot covers and is available in kids and adult sizing. This is the most accurate recreation of the opening look available as a ready-to-wear option.
The Hair: Hot-Pink and Straight
Mira's signature hot-pink straight hair is her most recognizable feature after Rumi's purple braid. A long straight pink wig in a vivid bubblegum or hot-pink shade is the most reliable route. If purchasing a wig separately rather than as part of a costume set, look for a wig in the $25–$35 range from a cosplay-focused supplier for the best quality-to-value ratio. Temporary pink hair color spray can work on lighter natural hair for a one-day look, though results vary significantly by hair type and starting color.
Mira's styling details extend to her half-up, half-down hairstyle with pigtails — if you'd prefer to style a wig rather than wear it straight, pulling the top section into two small pigtails while leaving the rest down is an accurate recreation of her more casual looks from the film.
Face and Makeup
Mira's makeup is the boldest of the three members — sharp, high-contrast, and unapologetically dramatic. A bold smoky eye in deep plum and black with aggressive flicks of liner defines her look. Her brows are strong and structured. Lip color trends toward deeper berry and mauve tones rather than a soft gloss. The overall effect is powerful and intentional — every element of Mira's face says she is exactly where she wants to be and she dares you to say otherwise.
For cosplayers who want to add the supernatural element to a Mira look: her demon-hunting role can be suggested through subtle metallic or iridescent accents at the temples and cheekbones, referencing the spirit energy HUNTR/X channels in their performances.
Accessories and Weapon
Mira's Gok-do — the Curved Moon Sword — is the most visually striking weapon in the HUNTR/X trio. At 36 inches, the NERF version from Hasbro is the longest officially licensed prop weapon available for the franchise and creates outstanding photo opportunities. For convention cosplay, the pearlescent foam blade is both safe and visually impressive. A replica glaive from a cosplay prop supplier is an alternative for fans who want something even more detailed, though always check event weapon policies before bringing any prop to a convention.
DIY Mira Tips
The most challenging element of a DIY Mira costume is the embellished T-shirt design. The easiest approach is to use fabric paint in magenta, light blue, purple, and white to recreate the panel design on a plain black T-shirt — trace the design lightly in pencil first, then fill in with paint. The yellow skirt can be approximated from a plain yellow skirt with wide panels of yellow felt attached at the lower half. The boot covers can be created from pink-accented fabric draped over existing dark shoes or boots and secured with fabric tape.
Zoey: How to Dress as the Joyful Rapper
Zoey is the fun one — and her costume reflects it perfectly. Where Rumi's look is ethereal and powerful and Mira's is sharp and bold, Zoey's is colorful, energetic, and full of personality. She is the character most likely to make a stranger smile from across a room.
The Signature Look
Zoey's opening performance outfit consists of a strappy blue top, colorful printed pants with teal ribbon loops attached from front to back creating a suspended detail at the waist, a yellow felt tassel pinned to the left hip, and a matching armband. The palette is blue, teal, yellow, and multicolor — vibrant and immediately readable as belonging to the most playful member of HUNTR/X.
The official Spirit Halloween Zoey costume includes the strappy blue top, colorful pants, and armband in both kids and adult sizes. It is a faithful recreation of the opening performance look and the fastest route to a screen-accurate Zoey.
The Hair: Space Buns and Micro-Bangs
Zoey's signature hairstyle is twin braided black space buns with micro-bangs that fall just above the eyebrows. This is one of the most distinctive and recognizable hairstyles in the entire KPDH fandom. For natural black hair, the style can be achieved with two low buns and clip-in bangs. For anyone using a wig, a black wig pre-styled with buns and micro-bangs is widely available from cosplay suppliers. This is one of the only main character looks in the KPDH universe that can be achieved convincingly without purchasing a specialty wig — making Zoey an excellent choice for budget-conscious cosplayers with naturally dark hair.
Face and Makeup
Zoey's makeup is K-beauty polished with a youthful, playful energy. Dewy glass skin is the base — the same flawless, luminous finish that runs across all three HUNTR/X members, since it represents their idol-grade stage makeup. Her eye look is brighter and more fun than Mira's: colorful eyeshadow in teals, blues, and yellows, soft shimmer, and a less aggressive liner application. Her lips trend toward a glossy, playful finish rather than a bold dark lip. The overall effect should feel like joy with a kick — because that is exactly who Zoey is.
For the supernatural touch, Zoey's look can be enhanced with subtle gold necklace charm details referencing her norigae accessory — the character detail loaded with bells, turtles, bunnies, and toy bead blocks spelled out in her name, all referencing children's Joseon-period jewelry and her playful, creative personality.
Accessories and Weapon
Zoey's Spirit Blades — her set of throwing knives — are her signature cosplay accessory. The NERF Spirit Blades from Hasbro are the officially licensed version and the safest choice for conventions and Halloween. For a DIY alternative, small flat daggers cut from white craft foam and grouped in sets of three with yellow felt tassels attached at the base are a highly accurate recreation that photographs beautifully and costs very little to make. Remember: Zoey typically carries six blades total, arranged in two sets of three. The detail that true fans will notice immediately.
Her gold bangles — two on each wrist — are the final accessory that completes any Zoey look. Simple gold craft foam or inexpensive bangle bracelets from any accessories retailer work perfectly.
Group Cosplay: How to Pull Off the Full HUNTR/X Trio
A solo Rumi, Mira, or Zoey cosplay is excellent. A full HUNTR/X trio cosplay is unforgettable. If you're planning a group costume — for Halloween, a convention, a watch party, or a photoshoot — here's how to make it work cohesively.
The key to a successful group HUNTR/X cosplay is visual harmony through contrast. Each member's palette is distinct: Rumi in purple and black, Mira in pink and yellow, Zoey in blue and multicolor. When the three looks are placed together, the contrast between them is what creates the visual impact — so resist the temptation to coordinate colors across members. The contrast is the point.
Position matters for group photos. Rumi as leader typically anchors the center of any composition. Mira on one side, Zoey on the other. Weapons raised. Practicing a few of the film's iconic poses together before your event will make every photo look like a still from the movie itself.
For a truly comprehensive group experience, consider adding Jinu and the Saja Boys into the mix. Jinu's look — a long dark traditional-inspired robe with subtle red trim referencing a Korean hanbok, paired with a wide-brimmed gat hat and modern K-pop idol hair — creates a striking visual counterpoint to HUNTR/X's vibrant stage looks. It also allows male members of a cosplay group to participate without having to choose between the three main characters.
The HUNTR/X Makeup Trend: K-Beauty Meets Demon Hunter
The K-Pop Demon Hunters makeup challenge became one of the most viral beauty trends of 2025, spreading across TikTok and YouTube as fans recreated the trio's signature looks with their own creative twists. The HUNTR/X aesthetic blends two distinct traditions: K-beauty precision and theatrical cosplay drama.
The foundation of any HUNTR/X makeup look is glass skin — that flawless, dewy, luminous base that reads as idol-level perfection. A hydrating tone-up primer in a cool or blue undertone, a lightweight high-coverage foundation, and a soft powder that locks the look while maintaining radiance are the three core steps to nail before anything else.
From there, each character diverges:
Rumi's look adds supernatural drama with demon markings and purple-toned smoky eyes. Mira's look goes bold and high-contrast with deep smoky eyes and strong brows. Zoey's look stays playful and bright with colorful shadow and a glossy finish. All three share the same luminous skin base and the same precisely applied eyeliner — because all three are HUNTR/X, and the Honmoon requires everyone to bring their best.
For convention or Halloween wear, setting spray is essential to keep any HUNTR/X makeup look intact through hours of activity. For the demon marking details specifically, a dedicated face paint or alcohol-activated makeup will outlast a standard eyeliner for a full day or night of wear.
Cosplay Beyond Halloween: When to Wear Your HUNTR/X Look
One of the most exciting things about the KPDH cosplay community is how it has expanded well beyond Halloween. Here is where fans are wearing their HUNTR/X looks throughout the year:
Fan conventions and anime expos are the natural home for KPDH cosplay. The fandom is well-represented at major conventions worldwide, and a full HUNTR/X trio cosplay reliably draws a crowd.
Watch parties for the film or for any KPDH-related events are perfect casual cosplay occasions — comfortable enough for the couch, impressive enough for photos.
Music events and K-pop concerts are another natural home for KPDH cosplay, particularly for fans attending concerts by the real-world artists who provided the singing voices for the HUNTR/X characters.
Themed birthday parties — whether for younger fans celebrating with a KPDH theme or adult fans hosting a watch party celebration — are an increasingly popular occasion for HUNTR/X cosplay.
TikTok and Instagram content creation is perhaps the largest category of all. The KPDH transformation video format — soft music, gradual reveal, character poses — has generated billions of views across platforms and continues to be one of the most engaging content formats in the fandom.
Quick Tips for the Best KPDH Cosplay Experience
The most important cosplay advice is also the simplest: own the character's energy, not just their outfit. The best HUNTR/X cosplays aren't necessarily the most expensive or technically accurate — they're the ones worn by people who understand who Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are and carry that understanding in how they move, pose, and interact with the fandom around them.
Get the hair right first. It is the single most recognizable element of each character's look and the detail that people will identify from the greatest distance.
Practice the poses before your event. Each HUNTR/X member has distinct physical energy — Rumi's is grounded and powerful, Mira's is sharp and aggressive, Zoey's is loose and dynamic. A character pose in photos does more for the overall impression than any costume detail.
Comfort matters for long events. KPDH costumes can be elaborate, so choose breathable fabrics, wear comfortable footwear, and plan for how you'll move and sit throughout the day. An uncomfortable cosplayer is always obvious, no matter how accurate the outfit.
If you're adding demon markings to any look, test your face paint on a small area of skin the day before your event to ensure no irritation. And always remove makeup gently and thoroughly at the end of the night — especially if you've used face paint around the eyes.
Finally: have fun. The Honmoon glows brightest when the fans who maintain it are genuinely enjoying themselves. Rumi, Mira, and Zoey didn't save the world by being perfect — they saved it by showing up as themselves, for each other, and for every person in that audience.
Do the same. The rest will follow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rumi wear in K-Pop Demon Hunters? Rumi's signature performance look consists of a patched embellished jacket, coordinating shorts with a magenta belt, a sleeveless top with chest-crossing ribbon detail, layered silver chain necklaces, and combat boots, completed by her iconic single long purple French braid. Her demon markings — jagged lines across the face — are a popular addition for cosplay to represent her half-demon nature.
What is Mira's hair color in K-Pop Demon Hunters? Mira has long, straight, hot-pink hair — one of the most recognizable character designs in the film. A straight hot-pink wig is the most reliable way to recreate her look for cosplay or Halloween. Her styling includes a half-up, half-down variation with small pigtails in some scenes.
How do I do Zoey's hairstyle from K-Pop Demon Hunters? Zoey's signature hairstyle is twin braided black space buns with micro-bangs just above the eyebrows. For natural dark hair, this can be achieved with two low buns and clip-in bangs. A pre-styled black wig with buns and micro-bangs is also widely available from cosplay suppliers.
Can kids dress up as HUNTR/X characters? Absolutely. The official Spirit Halloween KPDH costumes are available in kids sizes for all three main characters. The NERF weapon collection from Hasbro is specifically designed as safe play gear. Younger fans can participate in HUNTR/X cosplay fully and safely with age-appropriate products.
What is the easiest K-Pop Demon Hunters costume to DIY? Zoey is generally considered the most accessible DIY costume of the three main characters. Her colorful printed pants and strappy blue top can be approximated relatively easily from basic wardrobe pieces, her space bun hairstyle is achievable on dark natural hair without a specialty wig, and her Spirit Blades can be crafted convincingly from white craft foam. Her gold bangle accessories are inexpensive and widely available.