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Saja Boys Overtake BTS on US Spotify as K-Pop Demon Hunters Eyes Sequel

Netflix’s animated hit has turned its fictional idols into a real-world chart leader on US Spotify, fueling creator plans for a sequel series.

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KPop Demon Hunters: Saja Boys DEFEAT BTS' Dynamite In Major Record; Huntr/x Threatens Blackpink As Animation's Music Tops Charts
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Overview

  • Saja Boys’ “Your Idol” propelled the fictional boy band to the top of US Spotify’s K-pop rankings as of July 3.
  • The film’s soundtrack jumped from 13.3 million on-demand US streams in its first four days to 42.8 million in its first full week.
  • Both Saja Boys’ “Your Idol” (No. 77) and Huntrix’s “Golden” (No. 88) are charting on the Billboard Hot 100.
  • RM and Jungkook publicly endorsed K-Pop Demon Hunters during their OT7 reunion live, boosting its global visibility.
  • Co-director Maggie Kang confirms that talks are underway to develop a sequel series in response to overwhelming fan demand.