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What Happened to Jinu in KPop Demon Hunters & Why?
Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters had viewers rooting for Jinu even though he was the villain in other characters' eyes, but just as the latter got on the same page as viewers, something happened to him. What was it? Why did he vanish like that? Will he come back? Here are all the details.
Jinu starts off as trouble. He leads the Saja Boys, which is a KPop group of demons, aiming to outshine the girl group HUNTR/X, who double as demon hunters. But Jinu isn't just fighting for fame; he's working under the demon king Gwi-Ma to dismantle the Honmoon, a magical shield that protects humans.
At first, Jinu manipulates Rumi, the leader of HUNTR/X, by pretending they share a half-demon past. He tells her a made-up story about being tricked by Gwi-Ma, all to gain her trust. In reality, Jinu chose his path. He left his family willingly, chasing food, money, and power, not survival.
But things shift. Jinu develops a real bond with Rumi. That connection starts pulling him back toward the person he used to be. Despite betraying Rumi later by exposing her demon blood, guilt and regret start eating away at him. In the final battle, he makes a choice to save Rumi by sacrificing himself when she gets attacked by Gwi-Ma's full flame.
Jinu's soul merges with Rumi's, giving her the strength to destroy Gwi-Ma. His death isn't just a plot twist. It's closure. He couldn't undo his past, but he could protect the future. And in that moment, he finally let go of the shame he had carried for centuries.
Jinu might be gone, but this story doesn't close every door. With over 400 years of history behind him, Jinu could easily be brought back in flashbacks if a sequel dives deeper into the demon-hunting legacy.
Rumi's arc still holds mystery, especially with her demon side coming to light. That connection with Jinu could linger. Whether through visions, dreams, or spiritual echoes, his presence could return as a guide or warning. All in all, KPop Demon Hunters gives Jinu a powerful send-off, but it also leaves room to explore his past.
