Zoey in ‘ KPop Demon Hunters ’: Everything to Know about the Lovable Rapping Maknae

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Zoey is the bright, excitable lyricist and rapper of HUNTR/X — affectionate and endlessly optimistic. Her boundless energy and warmth make her instantly likable, but also easily distracted: she’s the first to fall under the Saja Boys’ hypnotic charm and the last to break free from their spell. Though outwardly confident, Zoey quietly struggles with feeling like she doesn’t belong; living between the US and Korea, she always felt pulled between the two. But beneath all the sparkle and self-doubt, she’s also incredibly strong. You’ll never meet a more loyal friend.

Even if you’ve watched KPop Demon Hunters more times than you can count — and legions of fans have — there’s always more to learn about your favorite adorable rapper and lyricist. Read on for everything you need to know.

Vital Stats

Name: Zoey

Position: Rapper, the cutest maknae 막내, or youngest member of HUNTR/X

Played by: Voiced by Ji-young Yoo in the English-language version, with Rei Ami as the singing voice 

Weapon of choice: Shin-kal, a set of magical throwing knives

First and last appearances

• First appearance: 00:02:04 — HUNTR/X comes together as a trio for the first time.
• Last appearance: 01:25:39 — talking with beloved fans 

Key relationships

Mystery: The object of her affection in the Saja Boys

Rumi and Mira: Her best friends and fellow HUNTR/X members

Bobby: HUNTR/X’s manager

Zoey’s Story Arc

Zoey’s character arc in KPop Demon Hunters evolves from eager, people-pleasing sidekick — worried that she’s “too much,” yet “not enough” — to self-assured, emotionally grounded hero. When Rumi’s demonic secret comes to light, Zoey’s trust is shaken, forcing her to confront the fear that she’s been blind to the truth — but even so, she never fully turns on Rumi. By the end, Zoey learns that true strength isn’t about maintaining constant cheerfulness or earning approval — it’s about standing firm in who she is, even when others might not accept her. 

Memorable Quotes

“I got 23 notebooks filled with demon insults ready to go!” (35:40) — Said when the group decides they need to write a diss song and fight the Saja Boys on stage at the Idol Awards

“We gotta get up close and insult their stupid faces. Their nasty, disgusting, not beautiful, perfectly dewy, symmetrical, shimmering…” (42:30) — Said when Zoey is supposed to be coming up with a plan to fight the Saja Boys but still can’t resist them. 

“Before I joined HUNTR/X , I felt like my thoughts and lyrics and all my notebooks were just useless…and weird. But with the two of you, they mean something. I mean something.” (01:02:40) — Said when she and the group are psyching themselves up to sing “Golden.”

Sing Along with HUNTR/X  to ‘What It Sounds Like’ from KPop Demon Hunters

Iconic scenes

• HUNTR/X’s performance of “How It’s Done” (8:00)
• The visit to the doctor Zoey recommends for fixing Rumi’s voice (22:00)
• When her self-doubt is exploited by Gwi-Ma (01:12:40)
• When HUNTR/X performs “What It Sounds Like” and seals the honmoon (01:23:30)

Memes inspired by Zoey