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Huntr/x has been doing this gimmick for years where they'll put on a performance and some actors dressed up like demons will "interrupt" it or get into some choreo fights on stage and stuff. If you're a fan you know, the demons usually symbolize things like industry corruption, Mira's struggle with her family, Rumi being in the closet, etc, and there's lots of hints and secret messages to the fans in what they're wearing or how they show up. Check out huntresx5evah on blsky they've got an extensive examination of the "demons" over the years and what the messages to the fans are.

In the concert before Golden was released, the demons were dressed like flight attendants. That was the indication that something new was about to take off. @/queenhuntrixdontmiss and I speculated that it was going to be a new single and low and behold, it was.

But then the live performance got cancelled. It's an open secret that Rumi was having vocal issues, so that was probably not planned. They needed to buy time for her to recover, so, enter the Saja Boys -- a fake band of guys really clearly pretending to be demons, they release ONE single, do a bunch of b-tier variety shows for a week, nearly all of their public appearances have Huntr/x right there, keeping the hype and energy up until Rumi can get her throat polyps removed and furthering the routine where Huntr/x are supposed to be secret demon hunters and the Saja Boys are supposed to be secret demons.

Then the whole thing culminates in the Golden live performance at the idol awards, the big act with Huntr/x fake "break up" and the subsequent theatrics to make it up to fans for failing the first Golden performance. Huntr/x takes their obligation to fans very seriously, I've no doubt that they all felt terrible about having to cancel, so a free show was the obvious recourse to try and make it up to people. And they pulled out all the stops!

*reluctant sigh*

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recruit four demon members and somehow convince them to join his boyband BEFORE getting Gwi-Ma's approval

taught them how to do different, but synchronized poses on cue

watch over and learn the evolution of modern kpop music, culture, fashion, and fandom

song lyricist & choreographer where he wrote (atleast) two singles and planned every move and expression.

made sure some of the choreo was memorable and easy enough to replicate and go trending

design brand collaterals like the soda cans, billboards, train displays, posters, ad videos, light sticks, oh and the logo too

basically a social media manager to create, edit, and schedule their social media posts

plan a photo and video shoot with the saja boys

record a studio version of soda pop and release it on streaming platforms

publicist where he basically booked them to the variety show, created a PR campaign and all to create hype for their first debut show in public to have some audience (the huntrix girls noted that there were more people than usual in the area before the saja boys' first performance)

gave the boys PR training

booked an entire stadium for the midnight concert

did a kpop boyband bootcamp to wrangle four demons into becoming the perfect idol to act, sing and dance

probably did a 1on1 for each saja boy too to create and establish their character

includes: saja boys & huntrix.

✦ JINU

So bad at hiding it. His face gives it all away.

Glares in silence while nervously chewing his lip.

Mumbles things like “I mean, they’re not even that funny...”

Tries to act cool but trips over his own jealousy.

When you confront him, he goes: “I wasn’t jealous! I was just… observing.”

You tease him. He blushes. He pulls you into a hug and mutters: “I just really like you, okay?”

✦ ABBY

Jealousy? BABY he’s petty.

He flirts right back with the person you’re talking to just to confuse everyone.

“So you like attention, huh? Let’s see how much you can handle.”

Kisses your neck right in front of them, eyes never leaving theirs.

Later, pulls you away and whispers, “You’re driving me insane. Say you're mine.”

(Lowkey likes being jealous. It makes the kisses hotter.)

✦ ROMANCE

He doesn’t get angry. He gets sad.

Pouts. Whines. Gets all melodramatic like: “So this is how it ends... you found someone hotter.”

Fakes a tear. You laugh. He’s not kidding.

Starts clinging to you like a lost puppy until you give him full attention again.

Will write you a poem about how “you nearly broke his heart today.”

But also? Will absolutely destroy anyone who flirts with you again. Soft doesn’t mean weak.

✦ MYSTERY

Silent. Brooding. Confused.

His smile disappears, and he just watches, expression unreadable.

Doesn’t say a word... but suddenly he’s always right next to you.

If anyone gets too close, his hand “accidentally” brushes yours or he speaks just loud enough for them to know you’re taken.

If anyone gets too close to you, he would growl low in his throat like a warning.

✦ BABY SAJA

He pretends he doesn’t care.

Spoiler: He cares so much it’s infuriating.

Stares down the poor soul you're laughing with like they just kicked a puppy. Absolutely offended.

“Tsk. Look at you, all giggly for them. Cute.”

Subtly wraps his arm around your waist while keeping eye contact with the “threat.”

Pulls you into his lap later and whispers: “You're mine, remember that.”

✦ ZOEY

Unhinged gremlin mode activated.

Will go straight to the person and say, “Oh hi! Did you know they’re TAKEN?” with the sweetest smile.

Clings to you like a koala for the rest of the day.

Glares over your shoulder while hugging you.

100% makes dramatic lyrics of you two later.

“If they touch you again, I’m going full demon hunter on their ass.”

✦ MIRA

Scary calm.

Won’t say a thing. But suddenly everyone’s scared.

Makes the other person feel stupid just by looking at them.

Will kiss you passionately in front of them, then say: “Sorry, was I interrupting something?”

Later: “You don’t actually want someone like that, right?”

She’ll play it chill... unless you give her a reason not to.

✦ RUMI

She tries so hard to be mature about it.

Smiles. Nods. Supports your socializing... while dying inside.

“They’re funny,” she says, in that tone™.

Won’t say anything until she’s curled up next to you later, quietly asking: “Would you still choose me?”

Gets super clingy after that. But she’s so sweet about it you let her.

“I know I’m not dramatic like the others. But you’re important to me. Please don’t forget.”

includes: saja boys & huntrix.

warning: half cute, half dumb.

✦ JINU

Starts the night like “I’ll just stay on my side, no pressure.”

Two hours later: KO’d with his face on your shoulder and drooling.

Sleeps super heavy and won’t wake up even if there’s an earthquake.

Talks so much in his sleep. Like... full conversations.

One time said “Do frogs have souls?” and you couldn’t stop laughing for twenty minutes.

You tell him in the morning and he’s mortified. “I—WH—WHY WOULD I SAY THAT???”

✦ ABBY

Oh yeah. Sleeps shirtless like it’s his God-given right. You know it, I know it, we all know it.

Rolls into bed like: “Don’t get any ideas. Unless you want to.” Wink.

Sleeps all over the place — arms flung, leg thrown over you, blanket half off.

Smells really freaking good. Like expensive soap and warm skin.

Sometimes talks in his sleep and accidentally confesses something spicy.

“You’re so—... mine.”

Denies it in the morning with a lazy smirk. “Dream me sounds confident. You should listen to him.”

✦ ROMANCE

NEEDS a cuddle. It's not optional.

Big spoon, little spoon, face smush—he doesn’t care, he just wants to be attached.

If you turn away he gasps like you just betrayed him.

“Nooo, come back, my heart’s cold now.”

Might fake nightmares to get extra cuddles.

Whispers soft things like “You’re beautiful” or “Don’t leave” while half-asleep.

If you say it back? Melts instantly. Like actual goo.

✦ MYSTERY

Sleeps silent. Too silent.

You almost check if he’s breathing.

But when you're close, he gently intertwines fingers under the sheets and sighs like it’s the only place he wants to be.

Lays on his side facing you, watching until you fall asleep.

Wakes up before you and just looks at your face like he’s memorizing every piece of peace you gave him.

Doesn’t say much in the morning, but you find your fingers still linked.

✦ BABY SAJA

Snores like a dragon. You shake him awake like “BABE— you’re literally summoning something.”

Sleeps on his back with one arm thrown over his face dramatically like he’s dead.

If you shift away even a little, he reaches for you blindly and yanks you back in.

Mumbles weird dream stuff like: “No, the sandwiches aren’t cursed…”

Wakes up with bedhead and a sleepy growl like: “I don’t remember agreeing to sleep... or to you... but okay, you’re warm.” (He does remember.)

✦ ZOEY

Can’t fall asleep unless you’re touching.

Kicks off the blankets five times, then pulls them back up.

Steals your pillow. Every time.

Accidentally ends up sprawled across your body, muttering “My space” like a toddler.

Whines if you get up in the middle of the night: “NoooOOoo where are you going?”

Somehow wakes up with bedhead and glitter on her cheek.

✦ MIRA

Sleeps like royalty. Perfect posture. Barely moves.

Won’t say it, but lowkey likes it when you roll over and wrap around her.

Will freeze for 2 seconds… then relax and pull you closer.

“You better not snore.”

If your hands are cold, she will put them inside her shirt to warm them up. Doesn’t comment on it though. But smirks when you notice.

✦ RUMI

So careful at first. She lies there stiff like “Do I touch? Do I not? Are we cuddling? Is this real?”

You finally reach for her and she just melts.

Big fan of forehead kisses before sleep, both giving and receiving.

Sometimes hugs you in her sleep and murmurs sweet things like “Thank you” or “I love you” in her dreams.

Wakes up flustered but happy. “I hope I didn’t do anything weird…”

(You don’t tell her she said your name over and over. You keep that.)