Mai Hong looks saucy in “Raising Cane’s” and teases a new TV project

She renewed her exciting appearance at New York Comic Con, the international star May Hongknown to millions as Mira in the global Netflix phenomenon “KPop Demon Hunters”, has swapped killing demons for transforming behind the counter in… to lift caneTimes Square Global Flagship on Friday, October 10. Fans packed the restaurant to see Hong serve up smiles, selfies and her first-ever combo box, complete with Texas toast, fries and the chain’s signature Keen sauce. “I’ve never had it before,” she admitted mid-bite during her chat with The Blast. “But my friends in Texas get high praise everywhere.”

Between bites of her first Raising Cane, Hong couldn’t help but draw a delicious comparison between her latest taste test and the hit movie that made her a household name. When asked to describe “KPop Demon Hunters” in one “sauce word,” she laughed, pausing to taste 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 film of all time with over 325 million views and a record-breaking theatrical release. The fiery soundtrack also made history. The film’s anthem “Golden,” performed by fictional girl group Huntr/x, became the first K-pop song to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Behind the flashy action scenes and K-pop scene, Hong believes the real magic of the film lies in its message. “It’s a bada movie,” she laughed. “But it’s also a really moving story. It’s about accepting every part of yourself. The good, the hard, and realizing those things are the things that really connect us.”

She added that the film’s themes of identity and belonging resonated deeply with audiences around the world. “A lot of parents come up to me and say, ‘My kid made me watch it, and now I’m listening to the songs in the car myself,'” she said with a smile. “It’s not just about K-Pop, it’s about the heart. That’s why it’s such a hit.”

When auditioning for “KPop Demon Hunters,” Hong initially read off the three main characters, but one of them stood out. “It was very clear that I was Mira,” she said. “She’s strong, but she’s also very caring.”

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

For those who don’t know, in “KPop Demon Hunters”, Mai Hong voices Mira, the team’s tenacious and fiercely loyal fighter whose compassion often anchors the group when chaos erupts. Beneath her blade-wielding confidence and stylish K-pop exterior, Mira embodies compassion, quiet strength, and the emotional heart of the team.

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 Zoe, idols by day, demon slayers by night, who secretly protect humanity from supernatural threats while trying to balance fame, friendship, and fierce choreography.

Besides breaking box office records, the film is not only making money, it is creating a buzz. Fans across generations can’t stop raving about the girl power message, high-voltage soundtrack, and stunning nods to Korean culture. From its mythology-driven stories to its powerful message of “love who you are,” “KPop Demon Hunters” has officially become more than just a movie. It’s a movement.