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Chris Appelhans

Chris Appelhans (born April 28, 1980) is an American illustrator, production designer, and director known for writing/directing Sony Pictures Animation's Wish Dragon (2021) and co-directing KPop Demon Hunters (2025). He started as a concept artist for films like Monster House, The Princess and the Frog, and Coraline, earning an Annie Award nomination for Coraline, and has illustrated children's books like A Greyhound, a Groundhog. He studied at Art Center College of Design and resides in Los Angeles with his wife, author Maurene Goo. Their son was born in 2020.

April 28, 1980 (46 years old) Firth, Idaho, USA
Layla O'Neal interviews KPop Oscar winners
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'KPop Demon Hunters' Press Conference with HUNTR/X and More

'KPop Demon Hunters' Press Conference with HUNTR/X and More

Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' has been taking the world by storm. It is not only the streaming platform's most-watched...
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel in Development

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel in Development

Preview: Sony Pictures and Netflix are making a deal for a ‘ KPop Demon Hunters’ sequel. The animated movie topped the b...

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