KPop Demon Hunters, a vibrant K-pop musical animation, has skyrocketed to the forefront of the music scene, with its fictional bands overtaking real-life K-pop titans on US charts. The film, now streaming on Netflix, has amassed over 33 million views globally in just two weeks, further solidifying its position as the most popular film on the streaming platform.
In a historic achievement, the song "Your Idol" by the boy band Saja Boys, a group featured within the film, secured the top spot on the US Spotify chart, marking a significant milestone as the highest-charting male K-pop group in US history—outperforming the esteemed BTS. Similarly, the soundtrack's track "Golden" by the girl group Huntr/x reached number two on the chart, surpassing popular group Blackpink to claim the title of the highest-charting female K-pop group on Spotify.
The film's soundtrack also made waves by debuting within the top 10 of Billboard 200, marking the highest debut of a soundtrack this year. "Golden" is set for official release by Republic Records, with Netflix intending to submit it for various awards, showcasing its potential beyond just entertainment.
KPop Demon Hunters delves into the lives of the fictional band Huntr/x, whose three members—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—lead a double life as fierce demon hunters. Utilizing their music during live performances to safeguard their fans from supernatural threats, they face off against their rivals, the Saja Boys, who are on a mission from their demon king, Gwi-ma, to capture the souls of Huntr/x's loyal followers.
The project was brought to life by Sony Pictures Animation, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, featuring contributions from notable producers, including Teddy Park, famed for his work with Blackpink, and BTS collaborator Lindgren.
As KPop Demon Hunters has risen to fame, current K-pop sensations BTS are on the brink of their much-anticipated return to the spotlight. The seven-member group recently announced plans to head to the US this month to begin creating new music and is scheduled to release a new album and go on tour next year following the completion of their mandatory military service. Meanwhile, Blackpink is gearing up for its first all-stadium world tour, set to commence on July 5, with fans eagerly awaiting the debut of a new song during their Deadline World Tour.
In a historic achievement, the song "Your Idol" by the boy band Saja Boys, a group featured within the film, secured the top spot on the US Spotify chart, marking a significant milestone as the highest-charting male K-pop group in US history—outperforming the esteemed BTS. Similarly, the soundtrack's track "Golden" by the girl group Huntr/x reached number two on the chart, surpassing popular group Blackpink to claim the title of the highest-charting female K-pop group on Spotify.
The film's soundtrack also made waves by debuting within the top 10 of Billboard 200, marking the highest debut of a soundtrack this year. "Golden" is set for official release by Republic Records, with Netflix intending to submit it for various awards, showcasing its potential beyond just entertainment.
KPop Demon Hunters delves into the lives of the fictional band Huntr/x, whose three members—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—lead a double life as fierce demon hunters. Utilizing their music during live performances to safeguard their fans from supernatural threats, they face off against their rivals, the Saja Boys, who are on a mission from their demon king, Gwi-ma, to capture the souls of Huntr/x's loyal followers.
The project was brought to life by Sony Pictures Animation, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, featuring contributions from notable producers, including Teddy Park, famed for his work with Blackpink, and BTS collaborator Lindgren.
As KPop Demon Hunters has risen to fame, current K-pop sensations BTS are on the brink of their much-anticipated return to the spotlight. The seven-member group recently announced plans to head to the US this month to begin creating new music and is scheduled to release a new album and go on tour next year following the completion of their mandatory military service. Meanwhile, Blackpink is gearing up for its first all-stadium world tour, set to commence on July 5, with fans eagerly awaiting the debut of a new song during their Deadline World Tour.
