Meet Rumi, Mira & Zoey: The Complete HUNTR/X Character Guide for K-Pop Demon Hunters Fans
Meet Rumi, Mira & Zoey: The Complete HUNTR/X Character Guide for K-Pop Demon Hunters Fans
If you've watched K-Pop Demon Hunters on Netflix — or even just stumbled across the fandom online — you already know that Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are not your average K-pop idols. By day they sell out stadiums, top music charts, and dominate social media. By night they hunt demons, wield ancient weapons, and maintain the magical barrier protecting humanity from the demon realm.
But what makes HUNTR/X so special isn't just the action or the music — it's the characters themselves. Each member of Huntrix has a deeply personal story, a distinct personality, a unique fighting style, and a weapon rooted in real Korean history and mythology. Understanding who they truly are is what turns a casual viewer into a lifelong fan.
This guide goes deep on all three members of HUNTR/X — their backgrounds, powers, weapons, arcs, and what makes each one unforgettable. Whether you're a diehard Rumi stan, a fierce Mira defender, or a ride-or-die Zoey supporter, this is your ultimate character breakdown.
The World of K-Pop Demon Hunters: What Is the Honmoon?
Before diving into the characters, it helps to understand the world they inhabit. Long ago in ancient Korea, three women discovered that demons were preying on human souls to feed their ruler, the Demon King Gwi-Ma. These women became the first demon hunters, and they discovered something extraordinary: their singing voices could create a magical barrier called the Honmoon — a protective seal powered by music, hope, and the collective spirit of their fans.
Generation after generation, new trios of women emerged to maintain the Honmoon through their performances. If the barrier is reinforced enough, it transforms into the Golden Honmoon — a permanent seal that would banish demons from the human world forever.
In the present day, HUNTR/X — the K-pop girl group comprising Rumi, Mira, and Zoey — are the latest and most powerful incarnation of this ancient lineage. Their concerts are literally saving the world, one performance at a time. Their music isn't just entertainment. It's a spell.
Rumi — The Half-Demon Leader Who Learned to Love Herself
Role in HUNTR/X: Leader, main vocalist Weapon: Saingeom (a conjured magical sword) Voiced by: Arden Cho (speaking), EJAE (singing) Signature aesthetic: Purple, ethereal, powerful — with glowing demon markings hidden beneath couture
Who Is Rumi?
As the charismatic leader of HUNTR/X, Rumi is confident, ambitious, and hardworking. She maintains a positive attitude to keep her bandmates motivated, but under that perfectly crafted outer shell lurks a deep fear that others will discover her big secret. Fandom
That secret is enormous: Rumi is secretly half-demon, a fact known only to her and Celine, who raised Rumi. Netflix Her demon father's markings are slowly spreading across her skin, and she is desperately racing to complete the Golden Honmoon — partly to protect humanity, and partly because she hopes the seal will erase the patterns she has spent her whole life hiding.
Rumi was raised by Celine, a former K-pop idol and demon hunter who adopted her after her biological mother died in childbirth. The love between them is complicated — Celine's greatest achievement is adopting and raising Rumi, but the shame of her decisions and how they have affected Rumi haunt her memory. Fandom
Rumi's Powers and Fighting Style
Rumi's abilities are exceptional even among demon hunters, because her dual nature gives her access to both sides of the Honmoon's power. She can use spirit magic to conjure her saingeom — a magical sword she wields with extraordinary skill — as well as inspire hope, joy, and courage through her voice. As the film reveals, her voice is capable of attracting and inspiring hope and joy in people. Funko
But what makes Rumi truly unique is her dual nature: as half-demon, she can both create and destroy the Honmoon, giving her a unique position in the cosmic balance. Variety This is the source of both her greatest power and her deepest shame.
Rumi's Story Arc — Accepting Every Part of Herself
Rumi's journey is the emotional core of the entire film. The spreading demon markings represent her internal conflict: she has spent her life treating her own nature as something to be hidden, controlled, and eventually erased. When the Saja Boys' leader Jinu discovers her secret during a fight, it forces Rumi into a relationship with someone who understands the experience of being enslaved by shame.
The film builds toward a devastating turning point where Rumi's secret is exposed on stage in front of the whole world. Betrayed and rejected, she hits rock bottom — and her journey back is one of the most powerful self-acceptance arcs in modern animation. By the film's climax, Rumi performs "What It Sounds Like" — a song so powerful it reignites the spirits of Mira and Zoey. Funko She stops trying to erase her demon nature and starts embracing it. Her markings glow gold. She creates a new Honmoon — not despite who she is, but because of it.
Why Fans Love Rumi
Rumi resonates because her struggle is universal. The fear that the people we love most will reject us if they see our truest selves — the parts we've been told to hide — is something almost everyone has felt. Arden Cho, who voices her, captured it perfectly: "She is a sister to the girls, she's the leader, she has such a big heart, and she wants to do all these amazing things while she's battling her identity issues."
Rumi fans tend to be: deeply empathetic, drawn to themes of identity and self-acceptance, and fiercely protective of their favorite characters.
Mira — The Fierce Dancer Who Found Her Family
Role in HUNTR/X: Lead dancer, visual, choreographer Weapon: Gok-do (Curved Moon Sword — a glaive inspired by the traditional Korean woldo) Voiced by: May Hong (speaking), Audrey Nuna (singing) Signature aesthetic: Hot-pink hair, bold smoky makeup, sharp edges, no-nonsense energy
Who Is Mira?
Mira is blunt, sarcastic, snarky, and brutally honest with a tough exterior. With her deadpan remarks, she has no problems calling out Rumi for her choices, but she still cares deeply for both her and Zoey, especially since they let her be herself. Netflix Tudum
That last part is everything. Mira's exterior is steel, but underneath it is someone who spent her entire childhood being told she was too much — too wild, too rebellious, too difficult. Before joining HUNTR/X, Mira was regarded as the "black sheep" of her family from an early age. Netflix Tudum She distanced herself from relatives who couldn't accept her, and by the time she found Rumi and Zoey, she had convinced herself she didn't need family.
HUNTR/X proved her wrong. For the first time in her life, Mira found people who didn't just tolerate her bluntness — they loved her for it.
Mira's Powers and Fighting Style
Where Rumi leads with her voice and Zoey fights with speed and precision, Mira is the raw power of the group. Her weapon, the Gok-do, is a glaive with deep roots in Korean history — its design appears to be inspired by the traditional Korean woldo, a weapon similar to a Japanese naginata or a Chinese guan dao. Netflix Tudum
Her combat style matches her personality: forceful, aggressive, and decisive. She doesn't hesitate. She doesn't second-guess. When there's a demon in front of her, Mira acts.
Beyond physical combat, Mira can use spirit magic, conjure weapons, and empower herself with her soul and the souls of her fans to create energy barriers. She also has mediumship — she can see spirits, demons, and the spiritual energy flowing from the Honmoon, Netflix Tudum making her the group's early warning system for supernatural threats.
Mira's Story Arc — Learning That Some People Are Worth Trusting
Mira's arc in the film is quieter than Rumi's but just as devastating. When Rumi's secret is revealed, Mira doesn't react with anger at Rumi's demon nature — she reacts with pain at being kept in the dark by the one person she had allowed herself to fully trust. The revelation doesn't break Mira's belief in Rumi. It breaks her belief in herself — her fear that hoping for a family was naive, that she was always going to end up alone.
Her lowest point comes when she walks away from Zoey and declares HUNTR/X is done, telling herself she never gets to have a family. It's a heartbreaking moment for anyone who has ever protected themselves by expecting rejection first.
Her redemption — when Rumi's song breaks through Gwi-Ma's influence and Mira fights her way through the crowd to rejoin her bandmates — is one of the most cathartic moments in the film. She doesn't just rejoin HUNTR/X. She chooses family, fully and unconditionally.
Why Fans Love Mira
Mira is the character fans flock to when they see themselves in the person who built walls to survive and found people worth tearing them down for. Her bluntness is refreshing. Her loyalty, once earned, is absolute. And her hot-pink hair and combat precision make her one of the most visually iconic characters in modern animation.
Mira fans tend to be: fiercely loyal, drawn to complex characters with guarded hearts, and absolutely obsessed with her fighting scenes.
Zoey — The Joyful Rapper Who Fights with Her Whole Soul
Role in HUNTR/X: Main rapper, lyricist, maknae (youngest member) Weapon: Spirit Blades (a set of throwing knives — she typically wields six at once) Voiced by: Ji-young Yoo (speaking), Rei Ami (singing) Signature aesthetic: Black hair in twin braided space buns, micro-bangs, colorful and playful energy
Who Is Zoey?
If Rumi is the group's heart and Mira is its spine, Zoey is its joy. She is Korean-American, born and raised in Burbank, California, and she brings a bright, irrepressible energy to everything she touches — her music, her friendships, and her demon hunting. As the group's maknae, she's the youngest, and she wears it without shame: playful, curious, enthusiastic, and never quite willing to let a serious moment go un-lightened.
But Zoey is more than comic relief. She is the group's lyricist — the person who finds words for what the team is feeling when language seems impossible. Every song HUNTR/X performs to maintain the Honmoon passes through Zoey's creative mind. She carries more of the group's power than people tend to notice at first glance.
Zoey's Powers and Fighting Style
Where Mira fights with force and Rumi fights with singular focus, Zoey fights with speed, precision, and creativity. Her Spirit Blades — a set of six throwing knives — are deceptively dangerous. In her hands they move like extensions of her personality: fast, unpredictable, and surprisingly elegant.
Her weapon design is rooted in genuine Korean history and mythology. Like the other HUNTR/X weapons, her blades draw from the tools of the mudang (Korean shamans), blended with a magical, iridescent aesthetic that makes them look like solidified music. Like her norigae charm — her character's personal accessory — Zoey's design is full of playful detail: her charm design took inspiration from children's norigae from the Joseon period, including bells, a turtle, bunnies, and toy bead blocks spelling out her name — playful details in reflection of her childlike, creative side as both a hunter and a musician. The Hollywood Reporter
Zoey's Story Arc — The Loyalty That Never Wavers (Even When It Hurts)
Zoey's arc is one of unconditional love tested to its breaking point. When Rumi's secret comes out, Zoey — like Mira — reacts with fear and hurt. But even in that moment, her instinct isn't to attack. The fandom often notes that even when Zoey and Mira summon their weapons in the confrontation, Zoey only summons two of her throwing knives instead of her usual six Hasbro — a tiny, heartbreaking detail showing she could never truly threaten Rumi, no matter how betrayed she felt.
Zoey's recovery when Rumi's song reaches her through Gwi-Ma's trance is instantaneous. She doesn't need to process or deliberate. The moment she hears Rumi's voice — really hears it — she moves. She fights her way through demons to get back to her friends. Because for Zoey, Rumi and Mira were never just bandmates. They were home.
Why Fans Love Zoey
Zoey is the character who makes you laugh and then quietly breaks your heart. Her joy is real, her love is unconditional, and her creativity runs deep. She reminds fans that enthusiasm isn't naivety — it's a form of courage. And her twin braided space buns are arguably the most imitated hairstyle in the fandom.
Zoey fans tend to be: warm, creative, the kind of person who holds the group together with humor and shows up for everyone — usually without anyone noticing.
The HUNTR/X Bond: Why the Trio Works
What makes HUNTR/X more than the sum of its parts is how completely each member fills the gaps the others leave. Rumi carries the weight of the mission but struggles to let people carry her in return. Mira keeps the group sharp and grounded but needs to believe she deserves what she has. Zoey fills every room with light and keeps the love alive even when things fall apart.
Together, they aren't just a demon-hunting trio. They are a chosen family — the kind built not from blood or obligation but from showing up for each other, again and again, through every secret and fear and moment of shame.
That's what the Honmoon really represents. Not just a magical barrier. A song of courage and hope that gets stronger every time someone chooses connection over fear.
The Supporting Cast: Who Else Is in the HUNTR/X Universe?
Celine — The girls' mentor and Rumi's adoptive mother. A former K-pop idol and demon hunter herself, Celine exudes wisdom and grace, but the shame of her decisions and how they have affected Rumi haunts her memory. Fandom She represents the well-meaning but damaging belief that hiding our truest selves protects us and the people we love.
Bobby — The group's frantic, devoted manager. Often overwhelmed and out of breath, Bobby is a hard-charging agent and doting manager who will yell and scream to get what's best for the group while offering tea and encouraging words for the girls. Fandom He is pure comic gold and genuine heart in equal measure.
Jinu — The tragic leader of the Saja Boys and the film's most complex character. A human who sold his soul to Gwi-Ma four hundred years ago in exchange for a beautiful voice to lift his family from poverty — only to be condemned to the demon world while his family fell apart without him. His guilt has kept him enslaved ever since. His relationship with Rumi — two people bound by shame, slowly learning they don't have to be — is the film's most quietly devastating storyline.
Gwi-Ma — The Demon King. An ancient, insatiable force of hunger and manipulation who feeds on the souls of humans and the shame of the demons who serve him. A master manipulator who uses his powers to exploit the weaknesses of those around him. Fandom
Derpy Tiger & Sussie — Jinu's beloved animal familiars: a goofy, endearing tiger and a sharp-eyed six-eyed magpie. By the film's end, HUNTR/X adopts them both in Jinu's honor — and they became two of the most beloved characters in the entire fandom almost immediately.
HUNTR/X by the Numbers: Just How Big Is This Fandom?
If you've somehow found this guide without fully grasping the scale of the K-Pop Demon Hunters phenomenon, here are a few numbers to put it in context.
K-Pop Demon Hunters became Netflix's most-watched film of all time, surpassing 325 million views. Its soundtrack debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200 — the highest chart position for a film soundtrack in 2025 — and "Golden" made history as the first K-pop song to win a Grammy Award, taking home Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 68th Grammy Awards. The film also won Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at both the Critics' Choice Awards and the Golden Globe Awards, and earned Academy Award nominations in both categories.
A sequel is officially confirmed, with an estimated release in 2029. The Honmoon is far from finished glowing.
Which HUNTR/X Member Are You?
Every KPDH fan has a main — the character who feels like a mirror, the one whose story hits a little too close to home.
You're a Rumi if: You carry more than you show, lead with your heart even when it terrifies you, and you're still learning that the people who truly love you will love every part of you.
You're a Mira if: You've been called "too much" by the wrong people, you show love through showing up, and your bluntness is a form of honesty you've never fully apologized for.
You're a Zoey if: You bring the energy, write the words no one else can find, and love your people so fiercely that even at your most hurt — you'd still only throw two knives.
Find Your Character's Merch in Our Store
Every member of HUNTR/X has her own dedicated merch category in our store — action figures, plush, apparel, accessories, cosplay weapons, collectibles, and more. Whether you're shopping for yourself or gifting a fellow fan of the Honmoon, we have something for every Rumi, Mira, and Zoey stan in the fandom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the members of HUNTR/X in K-Pop Demon Hunters? HUNTR/X (pronounced "Huntrix") consists of three members: Rumi (the leader and main vocalist, voiced by Arden Cho), Mira (the lead dancer and choreographer, voiced by May Hong), and Zoey (the main rapper and lyricist, voiced by Ji-young Yoo). Together they are demon hunters who maintain a magical barrier called the Honmoon through the power of their music and performances.
What is Rumi's secret in K-Pop Demon Hunters? Rumi is half-demon. Her demon father's markings have been spreading across her skin since childhood — a secret she hides from the world and even from her closest friends Mira and Zoey. Her journey to accept and embrace her full identity is the emotional core of the film.
What weapons do Rumi, Mira, and Zoey use? Rumi wields a conjured magical sword called a saingeom. Mira wields a Gok-do — a glaive inspired by the traditional Korean woldo, similar to a naginata. Zoey wields Spirit Blades — a set of six throwing knives. All three weapons are inspired by the tools of Korean shamans and rooted in real Korean history and mythology.
What is the Honmoon in K-Pop Demon Hunters? The Honmoon is a magical barrier powered by music, hope, and the collective spirit of fans that keeps demons from entering the human world. HUNTR/X maintains it through their performances. When strengthened enough, it transforms into the Golden Honmoon — a permanent seal that would banish demons forever.
Is there a K-Pop Demon Hunters sequel? Yes — a sequel to K-Pop Demon Hunters was officially confirmed in November 2025, with an estimated release date of 2029.