I recently hosted an epic KPop Demon Hunters birthday party that was designed around notable movie references, authentic foods from the film, aesthetically-pleasing details, and cheeky puns.
Afterwards, I got several requests for a roundup post about where to get all the trinkets and ideas featured at the party, so I’ve collected them together here in this easy-to-scroll article (with links!).
Below are a handful of thoughtful ideas for a cute KPop Demon Hunters party– with personal name details redacted from our event, for privacy. Use any of these ideas at your next KPop Demon Hunters party and the guests will love it. We had a blast doing this one. Cheers!
Shop the guide, below!
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“Voice Juice” Go-Go Squeeze Apple Sauce Pouches
Make your own voice juice pouches! I found these hilarious Dr. Han stickers that fit a pouch of Go-Go Squeeze brand applesauce perfectly– use them to make your own Dr. Han-branded “voice tonic”! (They also have a print-out option that will fit on a Capri Sun juice pouch.)
Everyone at our party who knew the movie got a kick out of these. Plus, they are very easy to make– just peel and stick! It’s faster than baking a custom snack, but equally thoughtful.
Here’s the “before” picture:
Simply peel and stick! You could also dog-ear one corner, if you are a movie purist. So easy to make, so cheeky, and the kids AND adults love ‘um. Folks at our party were charmed by these and wanted to take home extras for their other kids. (You can get about 20 stickers in a set from most sellers, so order a second if you want extra to give away.)
Customizable KPop Demon Hunters Cake Topper Set
I love doing cake toppers rather than customized cakes because they add three-dimensionality and you can use them on any cake– store-bought, bakery bought, homemade, and it always looks amazing. You can also reuse the non-customized part, make them into art later, or donate the character toppers to a friend or neighbor who could use them in the future.
There are a number of different makers on Etsy selling variations on this topper, but here’s the one I like, above.
ZoeY’S Shrimp Chips
Netflix has published a pretty extensive list of the snacks that the Huntrix girls eat throughout their snack sessions in the movie. One notable snack, however, hardly needs introduction since consumers of Asian snacks knew exactly what they were right away. Shrimp chips!
When Zoey blasts open a bag of some sort of crunchy snack during the airplane snack session in the opening scene of the movie– when the girls are “carbo-loading for the fans!”– these crunchy morsels are savory, umami-rich shrimp chips.
You can get them at any H Mart or Asian grocery store as they are one of the most popular Korean snacks out there.
“Soda Pop” Sparkling Juice
No KPop Demon Hunters party would be complete without soda pop, and as long as you have pictures and titles attached to your pitchers, you can make a “soda pop” sparkling juice combo out of anything you want.
For our “soda pop”, I mixed sparkling water with mango, dragonfruit, pineapple, and lime juice to make something tropical-tasting but also light, bright, and refreshing (and not too sweet).
I love doing a sparkling water base rather than soda because then you can control the sweetness and make this drink whatever you want.
100% Grape Juice “Voice Tonic”
Clearly, I can’t get enough of the “voice juice” reference. It’s such an obvious choice for party beverage! When paired with the above “soda pop”, it makes for a cute and cheeky beverage display. Just make sure to print out screenshots of each– Dr. Han for the Voice Juice, and the Saja Boys for the Soda Pop.
If you’re worried about stains, you can also use 100% white grape juice for the voice tonic.
Serve Corn Dogs along with a Screenshot of the Iconic Korean Corn Dog Scene
People will appreciate the reference. Target is a great place to get various brands of turkey-based or regular frozen corndogs, an underrated party food that, like all foods on a stick, kids really enjoy eating. Just heat and serve on a cookie tray with a picture reference nearby. Kids’ll love it!
KPop Demon Hunters Piñata
This KPop Demon Hunter Piñata has pull tabs, so you don’t have to hit it, and kids can peacefully take turns (in theory, ha). It’s made by a small business on Etsy, and you also have the option to make it a hitting pinata with a matching wand– if, for whatever reason, the hitting part is important to you.
“Couch Snacks”
I think just printing out a screenshot of the white-robed couch snack scene is sufficient when paired with a plate of white, fluffy snacks. Here, I combined popcorn, mini marshmallows, and white cake pops to give a cozy carbo-loading vibe that felt aesthetically consistent with the couch scene. (They do eat popcorn in this scene, so that element is a literal translation.)
The girls eat popcorn, pizza, and a number of Western snacks that are piled high on the serving tray in this scene– but the official list of what the girls eat on the couch also includes perishable items like kimbap (fresh seaweed rice rolls filled with meat and veggies), bubble tea with ice, and strawberry bingsu, a frozen milk-based shaved ice dessert.
^Thus, it’s not really possible to display those on a party table because they will melt or need to be heated.
So, I’d suggest going with what your kid likes to eat on the couch and make it personal to them. 🙂
Cake-Pop Demon Hunters
Speaking of cake pops: this woman on Etsy sells pre-wrapped cake pops featuring the faces of the Huntrix girls— I call them “Cake Pop Demon Hunters”. Available in pink or purple, they make a great party favor! And it’s a great pun!
CostCo Sells Official KPop Demon Hunters Ramyun
Yes, the KPop Demon Hunters ramyun can be yours, too. Costco sells big bags of it, and H Mart sells it in the iconic “cups” which are cobranded with the movie characters. Surprising no one, Mira is the “spicy” one.
Guests can eat it dry without the spice packet as a chip-like snack, or give as party favor.
At minimum, it’s great decor– and shin ramyun is one of the most widespread and respected instant ramyun producers in the world. They are the defacto instant ramyun folks, so this is an authentic choice.
Host a KPop Demon Hunter Nail Bar (“Heels, Nails, Blade, Mascara”)
I love these KPop Demon Hunter nail stickers!
Create a nail station where kids can get their nails painted by an adult, and choose what stickers they want to decorate their manicure.
You’ll need a couple of bottles of polish, some tweezers (for placing the stickers), Q-tips or baby wipes to clean up the edges of nails, and a small towel for kids to rest their hands on while they get nails painted. Being the designated nail painter is a great role for an auntie or cousin or babysitter who wants to help!
At our party I put everything in a special wooden box topped with a picture of Rumi singing the iconic line, “Heels, Nails, Blade, Mascara”, where she’s holding out her hand to reveal her epicly-painted fingernails.
FWIW, XO Fetti also sells cute KPop Demon Hunter temporary tattoos and KPop Demon Hunters party balloons, as well.
Some Cool K Pop Demon Hunters Party Favors, Plates, Cups, BaLLOONS & Other Miscellaneous Stuff
Looking for some KPop Demon Hunter party favors that aren’t just a bunch of plastic crap? Opt for items that get used up, like these Huntrix Pencils, KPop Demon Hunters Temporary Tattoos, KPop Demon Hunter “Pattern” tattoos, and more! Etsy has a million great options that also let you support small businesses, which is hard to do in the event space since so many character products are mass produced.
Michael’s also sells KPop Demon Hunter cups, plates, napkins, and weighted helium balloon bouquets. In my experience, children don’t really care whose on their plates or napkins, so if you’re on a budget these would be the first items to cut.
Balloons, however, tend to outlive the party and lots of kids like to take home helium balloons and play with them (even if it’s just dropping them down the stairwell and watching them float up to the ceiling with delight…).
Serving Coffee to Parents? Use This Iconic Demon Pic ^
Any adult whose seen the movie will remember the iconic opening scene when the Huntrix girls discover that their flight is being manned by demons, largely because the above-shown demon starts watering the plants with coffee. I think this is a fabulous screenshot to print and paste on whatever beverage setup you create, especially if you’re serving coffee.
Click the image above to use my template!
Cheers!
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