Rumi from Kpop Demon Hunters

My celshaded Rumi cosplay from Kpop Demon Hunters was definitely one of my most popular cosplays in 2025. Due to Kpop Demon Hunters being extremely successful on Netflix, it’s no surprise my celshaded Rumi cosplay was such a hit!

As I’m sure many people are aware, Rumi’s wig is a huge challenge for many cosplayers. But would you believe that my Rumi wig is from AliExpress?! All I needed to do was glue the braid in place (as I could do a 360 spin with it) and then celshade it with acrylic paint! To this day, I’m very proud of that wig. Admittedly, I do love celshading a braided wig! There’s something so satisfying about it. I had just as much fun celshading my Jinx wig.

This cosplay is particularly special to me, as it resonates with people of all ages. At Comic Cons, I’ve had kids, teenagers and adults all come up to me wanting a photo. It’s so lovely to see how happy they are as we’re chatting away.

This Kpop Demon Hunters cosplay has travelled to Rakucon, MCM Birmingham and Animecon. I even hosted my own panel on celshading, dressed in my celshaded Rumi cosplay! Was very excited to spot a tiny Rumi in the front row!