The sensational rise of the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack is nothing short of legendary—eight fictional K-pop songs stormed the Billboard Hot 100, with the power track “Golden” smashing into the Top 10!
The fictional girl group HUNTR/X’s anthem “Golden,” voiced by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, catapulted from No. 23 to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100—powered by 18.8 million streams, 950K radio spins, and 3K downloads in a single week!
In a surprise twist, Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung of TWICE landed their solo Billboard Hot 100 debut with their remix of “Takedown,” debuting at No. 86. This marks a historic milestone for the globally adored girl group.
All eight songs from the Netflix hit film’s soundtrack made the cut:
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The KPop Demon Hunters OST surged to No. 2 on the Billboard 200, notching the biggest streaming week for a soundtrack since 2022. It’s a massive win for animated film music!
“Golden” not only broke into the Hot 100 but also hit No. 1 on the Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts. The fictional group HUNTR/X is now the highest-charting virtual girl group since Hannah Montana.
Saja Boys’ “Your Idol” is now the highest-charting K-pop boy group track on Spotify U.S., even surpassing BTS’s iconic “Dynamite.” HUNTR/X is neck-and-neck with BLACKPINK for most-streamed virtual girl group globally.
While TWICE continues to shine as a group, “Takedown” marks Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung’s solo U.S. breakthrough—blazing a trail beyond their usual pop chart zones.
International outlets are calling “Golden” a potential Oscar nominee for Best Original Song. The hype is real. LOS40 called it “history in the making.”
Reddit exploded with reactions like, “Jeongyeon finally on the Hot 100!” and “I’m OBSESSED with Takedown!” It’s rare to see virtual and real idols sharing the spotlight so dynamically.
Rumors of a sequel are swirling, and fans are demanding live performances—even if it means holograms. Could the next K-pop tour be animated?
The line between reality and animation just got blurred—and K-pop fans are here for it!
Q1. Are HUNTR/X and Saja Boys real K-pop groups?
A. They’re fictional—but the songs are very real, performed by real K-pop and R&B artists.
Q2. Where can I listen to “Golden”?
A. It’s available on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
Q3. Is there a “KPop Demon Hunters” sequel?
A. Netflix hasn’t confirmed it yet, but rumors are strong—stay tuned!
“This soundtrack is a masterclass in marketing and musical storytelling. It’s rewriting the rules.” — Dr. Hyejin Park, Pop Culture Analyst