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KPop Demon Hunters’ Soundtrack Reigns on Global Charts as Creators Await Sequel Green Light

Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans have outlined new character backstories and mythological layers pending Netflix’s green light.

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Overview

  • “Golden,” the film’s lead single, holds No. 1 on U.S. Spotify’s Daily Top Songs chart and No. 2 globally, and seven tracks from the soundtrack have landed on the Billboard Hot 100.
  • KPop Demon Hunters remains in Netflix’s Top 10 in 93 countries and has amassed over 56 million views since its June 20 premiere.
  • Behind-the-scenes footage has highlighted authentic Korean cultural details and mythology woven into character design, settings and story arcs.
  • Maggie Kang’s choice to remove a Rumi–Jinu kiss scene in favor of “restraint” has underscored the filmmakers’ emphasis on narrative subtlety.
  • With directors and voice cast publicly urging Netflix to greenlight a sequel, the creative team is poised to expand unresolved storylines and deeper backstories.