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KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack Breaks Chart Records as Netflix Viewership Remains Strong

This crossover phenomenon illustrates how the film’s K-pop meets supernatural narrative has turned fictional idol arenas into real-world chart milestones.

Zoey, Rumi, and Mira, from Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters".
Zoey, Rumi, and Mira in K-pop Demon Hunters
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A still of Zoey, Rumi, and Mira from "K-pop Demon Hunters."

Overview

  • Saja Boys’ “Your Idol” and HUNTR/X’s “Golden” hold the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the US Spotify daily chart, setting new records for male and female K-pop acts.
  • Seven tracks from the original soundtrack have entered the Billboard Hot 100, while the album climbed to No. 3 on the Billboard 200 in its second week.
  • Netflix reports only a 6.2% decline in global viewership during the film’s third week, underscoring sustained audience engagement.
  • Netflix has formally submitted “Golden” for Best Original Song consideration at the 2026 Academy Awards.
  • Produced by Sony Pictures Animation with leading K-pop producers and artists, the film leverages a multi-year music collaboration to blend idol spectacle with supernatural action.