Introduction to KPOP – Demon Hunter
The love for Netflix’s latest animated film, KPOP – Demon Hunter, and its soundtrack only seems to grow. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the film follows Huntrix members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey as they perform captivating K-POP tracks and combat demons at night, while spending their days as normal girls.
The Plot Unfolds
The girls find themselves against a newly shaped boy band, Saja Boys, a group of secret demons who use their popularity to steal souls. This unique blend of music and action has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, making the film a huge success.
The Soundtrack Takes Center Stage
The film’s soundtrack, which features mostly original songs, has conquered music diagrams and stormed the charts. The lead single, "Golden," sung by the girl group Huntrix (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami), hit No. 1 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart, while "Your Idol," from the film’s fictional boy group, The Saja Boys (Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Kevin Woo, Samuil Lee, and Danny Chung), reached the No. 4 spot on the daily top song global chart and No. 2 in the US.
Chart-Topping Success
The occupation of KPOP – Demon Hunter’s soundtrack has taken over the Daily Top Songs Global Chart, with the soundtrack hitting number 1 in the Global Weekly Top Albums charts and number 2 in its US chart for the week of July 3. The voice actors and singers have also made it to number 10 on the weekly artist charts of the platform for the week of July 3.
Billboard Success
Demon Hunter has also had a banner week on the Billboard charts, with seven songs from the film’s soundtrack currently charting on the Hot 100. Huntrix’s "Golden" leads the pack at No. 23, while The Saja Boys’ "Your Idol" is not far behind. The overall soundtrack has risen to 3rd place on the Billboard 200 Charts, making it a huge success.
A Record-Breaking Soundtrack
According to Republic Records, KPOP – Demon Hunter has achieved the largest streaming week of a soundtrack, making it the highest charting soundtrack of the year for two years. The executive music producer of the film has expressed plans to make the film’s awards "Golden," solidifying its place in the music and film industry.
