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Syncing Up Music And Choreography In An Animated Movie Is Apparently A Nightmare, And The 'KPop Demon Hunters' Directors Told Me Why

2025-07-03 62 Dailymotion

There are tons of reasons why "KPop Demon Hunters" had me wide-eyed and in awe while watching. From creating a totally unique animated world like "Spider-verse" did to its incredibly catchy pop music, there’s a lot to love. However, one of my favorite elements of this film is how almost every choreographed moment, whether it be a fight or dance, is perfectly synchronized with the film’s original music. So, when I had the chance to interview the directors, I asked how they did that, and they detailed the “torturous process.”

While interviewing "KPop Demon Hunters’" writers and directors, Chris Appelhans and Maggie Kang, for CinemaBlend, I asked them to walk me through the process of syncing music with animation. They both quickly laughed while saying that it’s a very arduous process. However, it’s one they nailed through a workflow with their editors that Appelhans explained here