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Jinu Leader · Center · Saja Boys

Jinu is the charismatic leader and center of the Saja Boys. Once human, he made a pact with Gwi-Ma for a beautiful singing voice, which led to his transformation into a cursed demon. He grapples with his lingering humanity and profound guilt, seeking redemption.

Jinu, the charismatic leader of KPop Demon Hunters group Saja Boys, with a thoughtful expression.

Profile

Group
Saja Boys
Role
Leader · Center · Vocalist
Origin
Human (400+ years ago), now Cursed Demon
Status
Cursed Demon / Seeking Redemption

Personality

Jinu is a complex character defined by his charisma and internal conflict. He carries profound guilt over his past actions and the demonic pact he made, constantly grappling with his lingering humanity. Despite his role as leader of the Saja Boys, he often acts with a sense of remorse and seeks a path to redemption.

Lore & Background

Jinu was originally a human from over 400 years ago. Driven by a desire to lift his family out of poverty, he made a desperate deal with the Demon King Gwi-Ma, trading his soul for a beautiful singing voice. This pact ultimately condemned him to the demon world, transforming him into a cursed demon and the leader of the Saja Boys, a group dedicated to siphoning human emotions for Gwi-Ma. His existence is a constant reminder of his tragic choice and his struggle for atonement.

Skills and Abilities

  • Demonic Ability
    Hypnotic Voice
    Jinu possesses a mesmerizing singing voice, a result of his pact with Gwi-Ma, capable of enthralling and manipulating audiences.
  • Demonic Ability
    Soul Manipulation
    As a demon, Jinu can subtly influence human emotions and siphon energy from their pure feelings, feeding Gwi-Ma's power.

Discography

  • Saja Boys Single
    Your Idol
    As the leader and center, Jinu performs this dark, hypnotic stage number, which is used to enthrall crowds and siphon their emotions.
  • Saja Boys Debut Single
    Soda Pop
    Jinu leads the Saja Boys in this candy-sweet debut tune, which masked their sinister intent and became a viral street performance.

Relationships

Jinu's Journey: A Timeline

  1. Human Life & Poverty

    Born human, Jinu lived in poverty, desperate to improve his family's circumstances.

  2. Pact with Gwi-Ma

    Made a deal with Gwi-Ma, trading his soul for a beautiful singing voice, which led to his transformation into a demon.

  3. Formation of Saja Boys

    Became the leader of the Saja Boys, a K-Pop group secretly serving Gwi-Ma to collect human emotions.

  4. Encounter with Rumi & Internal Conflict

    Developed a complex relationship with Rumi, which challenged his demonic nature and reignited his human conscience.

  5. Seeking Redemption

    Jinu continues his struggle for redemption, navigating his loyalty to the Saja Boys and his growing desire to break free from Gwi-Ma's influence.

Portrayal in Media

Jinu is voiced by Ahn Hyo-seop for his dialogue, with his powerful vocals provided by Andrew Choi. His character design was heavily influenced by the distinct style of Korean actor and singer Cha Eun-woo, giving him a striking and memorable appearance.

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