Kpop Demon Hunters Movie Tops Charts
The film's soundtrack has surpassed real-life K-pop groups, with the fictional boy band Saja Boys' song "Your Idol" reaching number one on the US Spotify chart, and the girl group Huntr/x's song "Golden" hitting number two, showcasing the film's impact on the music industry.
Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" has emerged as a strong contender for the Best Animated Feature category at the 2025 Oscars, featuring three K-pop idols who secretly work as demon hunters, blending music, action, and supernatural themes. The film's success can be attributed to its top-notch production team, including producers Teddy Park and Lindgren, who have worked with prominent K-pop groups.
The film's soundtrack has made a chart-topping debut, reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Soundtracks chart, earning 31,000 equivalent album units in the US, with 27,000 of those coming from streaming equivalent albums. This marks the first soundtrack from a Netflix show to reach No. 1 on the chart in over two years. The album also debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 chart, and the fictional boy band Saja Boys' song "Your Idol" reached number one on the US Spotify chart, surpassing real-life K-pop groups.
KPop Demon Hunters has also become the most streamed movie on Netflix globally, with over 33 million views in two weeks. The film's original music and animation, influenced by anime and contemporary K-pop visuals, have contributed to its success. The movie's blend of music, action, and supernatural themes has resonated with audiences, making it a strong contender in the animated category at the 2025 Oscars.
As the film continues to gain popularity, it will be interesting to see how it fares at the 2025 Oscars. With its unique blend of music, action, and supernatural themes, KPop Demon Hunters has already made a significant impact on the music and film industries, and its success is expected to continue in the coming months.