Unexpected “KPop Demon Hunters” Character Sparks Viral Halloween Craze
This Halloween, a surprising character from Netflix’s animated hit KPop Demon Hunters is stealing the spotlight.
While fans expected children to dress up as main characters like Rumi, Zoey, Mira from HUNTR/X — or maybe even one of the Saja Boys members — it’s actually Derpy the tiger who has captured attention worldwide.
Derpy isn’t one of the lead performers. Still, the character plays an important role in the story as a messenger for the Saja Boys’ leader, Jinu, often bridging interactions between him and Rumi.
What sets Derpy apart is his design, which draws from traditional Korean art and mythology. The Minhwa folk painting style inspires the character and it also features the protective Hojakdo motif, often depicted alongside the magpie character Sussie.
The combination of Derpy’s striking visual design and playful presence has sparked a trend, especially overseas. Social media posts show creative adaptations of the character, with fans even turning pumpkins into Derpy-themed decorations.
I expected K-pop Demon Hunters to be a big hit this Halloween in the U.S., but I only thought about costumes… I never imagined pumpkins would be turned into Derpy. Now I really want to make one myself.
— kmuknow via X
이번 미국 할로윈은 케이팝 데몬 헌터스 열풍일거라는 예상은 했지만 사실 코스튬 정도만 생각했지 호박이 더피가 될 줄은 정말 상상도 못했음 나도 이건 하나 만들고 싶다 pic.twitter.com/5wPGANphti
— 호롤 (@kmuknow) October 14, 2025
Korean netizens instantly reacted to the trend, sharing both laughter at the unexpected trend and praise for others’ creativity.
- “For real, they’re turning all of the blue pumpkin basket into Derpy lol.”
- “I want to see stuff like this in Korea on Halloween again lol.”
- “At this point, they’re enjoying Korean culture even more than Korea itself lol.”
- “The exorcisms will be top-notch lol.”
- “This is like a master craftsmanship contest.”
- “Try decorating it in Hangul, lol, it would be even cooler.”
As Halloween approaches, it looks like Derpy will be one of the season’s most unexpected stars.
