Soda Pop and Soul Theft: The Saja Boys Hit the Tabletop

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As I’m always on the lookout for unarmed civilian‑type figures, these caught my eye straight away. That practical need was only part of the reason for picking them up, though - the other was my fondness for the film K‑Pop Demon Hunters, which quickly became a favourite.

The Saja Boys are a fictional five‑member K‑pop boy group and serve as the primary antagonists in Netflix’s animated film K‑Pop Demon Hunters (2025). On the surface, they are chart‑topping idols, adored by fans around the world. Beneath that polished exterior, however, they are demons in disguise, working to undermine the film’s heroes, the girl group HUNTR/X.

The group consists of five members:

  • Jinu, the leader
  • Mystery
  • Abby (also known as Abs)
  • Romance
  • Baby

Formed under the command of the demon ruler Gwi‑Ma, the Saja Boys rely on psychological and cultural manipulation rather than brute force. Their plan is to lure fans away from HUNTR/X, siphon off the spiritual energy generated by mass adoration, and use large‑scale performances to harvest souls. Their meteoric rise ultimately leads to a high‑stakes confrontation during a major idol awards event.

What makes these figures especially appealing is that they represent two sides of the same characters: glamorous K‑pop idols by day, and sinister demons by night. That duality makes them an interesting addition, both thematically and visually, whether viewed as narrative elements or repurposed as civilian figures on the tabletop.

K‑pop idols by day

Demons by night


Location: Southampton, UK

Comments

  1. Mike Demana16 April 2026 at 22:21

    I have to admit these are coming out of left field for me, Simon...haha! I am neither a fan of K-Pop nor have I seen that film. You did a nice job on them, though. I assume you are planning on doing something to the slotta bases? Keep up the great work!

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    1. Simon Norrington17 April 2026 at 08:36

      Haha, that’s completely fair — they’re definitely a bit of a left‑turn from my usual subjects!

      To be honest, I mainly picked up the Saja Boys with the intention of using them as civilians, with the demon versions doubling up nicely for fantasy and horror games as and when needed. They’re flexible enough that they don’t feel locked into just one setting, which is always a win on the tabletop.

      As for the bases, yes — something will definitely be happening there. I’m still undecided on exactly what scatter to go with for an urban look, though. I’m torn between keeping things fairly subtle or leaning a bit harder into debris and street clutter, so that’s very much still “under consideration.”

      Thanks very much for the kind words, and I really appreciate you stopping by — more slightly unexpected projects are probably inevitable!

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