May Hong Gets Saucy At Raising Cane’s, Teases New TV Project

Fresh off her electrifying appearances at New York Comic Con, international star May Hong, known to millions as Mira in Netflix’s global phenomenon “KPop Demon Hunters,” swapped demon slaying for a shift behind the counter at Raising Cane‘s Times Square Global Flagship on Friday, October 10. Fans packed the restaurant to see Hong serve up smiles, selfies, and her first-ever Box Combo, complete with Texas toast, crinkle fries, and the chain’s signature Cane’s Sauce. “I’ve actually never had it,” she admitted mid-bite during her chat with The Blast. “But my Texas friends have high praises all around.”

Between bites of her first Raising Cane’s meal, Hong couldn’t help but draw a delicious comparison between her latest taste test and the hit movie that made her a household name. Asked to describe “KPop Demon Hunters” in one “sauce word,” she laughed, pausing to savor the flavor. “I would say… addictive,” she decided. “It’s the kind of story that keeps you coming back.”

Released earlier this year, the film has become Netflix’s most-watched movie ever with over 325 million views and a record-breaking sing-along theatrical release. Its fiery soundtrack also made history. “Golden,” the film’s anthem performed by the fictional girl group Huntr/x, became the first No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit by a female Korean pop act.

Behind the glossy action sequences and K-pop spectacle, Hong believes the movie’s real magic lies in its message. “It’s a bada-s movie,” she laughed. “But it’s also a really heartfelt story. It’s about accepting every part of yourself. The good, the difficult, and realizing those are the things that actually connect us.”

She added that the film’s themes of identity and belonging have resonated deeply with audiences worldwide. “So many dads come up to me and say, ‘My kid made me watch it, and now I listen to the songs in the car by myself,'” she shared with a smile. “It’s not just about K-pop, it’s about heart. That’s why it’s hit so big.”

When auditioning for “KPop Demon Hunters,” Hong initially read for all three lead characters, but one stood out. “It was just so obvious I was Mira,” she said. “She’s tough, but she’s also deeply caring.”

Hong recalled a moment at Comic Con earlier on Friday that nearly brought her to tears. “Someone told me, ‘Thank you for bringing Mira to life. I love how caring she is.’ It felt like they were seeing through her… and seeing me, too,” May told The Blast. “That really touched me.”

For those unaware, in “KPop Demon Hunters,” May Hong voices Mira, the team’s grounded yet fiercely loyal fighter whose compassion often anchors the group when chaos erupts. Beneath her blade-wielding confidence and sleek K-pop idol exterior, Mira embodies empathy and quiet strength and the emotional heart of the squad.

Part K-pop fantasy, part action-packed redemption story, “KPop Demon Hunters” has become a global phenomenon unlike anything Netflix has ever seen. The animated musical follows Huntr/x, a dazzling K-pop girl group made up of Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, idols by day, demon slayers by night, who secretly protect humanity from supernatural threats while trying to balance fame, friendship, and fierce choreography.

Beyond shattering box office records, the film isn’t just making money, but it’s making waves. Fans across generations can’t stop raving about its girl-power message, high-voltage soundtrack, and jaw-dropping nods to Korean culture. From mythology-driven storylines to its powerful “love who you are” message, “KPop Demon Hunters” has officially become more than a movie. It’s a movement.