The Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack has taken over Spotify’s U.S. Daily Top Songs chart, with all featured songs landing in the top 100. This animated musical film about K-pop idols who secretly hunt demons has become a major music phenomenon since its release on Netflix.
Every song from the Kpop Demon Hunters movie is now charting on Spotify’s U.S. Daily Top Songs. Tracks like “Your Idol,” “Golden,” “How It’s Done,” “Soda Pop,” “What It Sounds Like,” “Free,” and “Takedown” are all ranking in the top 100. The soundtrack has resonated with global listeners, matching the film’s growing popularity.
The movie follows HUNTR/X, a fictional girl group living double lives as glamorous K-pop stars by day and demon hunters by night. Their story involves battling Saja Boys, a rival boy group that’s actually demons threatening both the music industry and human world. Since its Netflix premiere, the film has gained an international fanbase obsessed with its characters, story, and music.
Massive Streaming Numbers and Global Chart Success
The Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack has shown incredible growth in daily streams:
Day 1: 1.6 million streams
Day 2: 5.2 million streams
Day 3: 8.6 million streams
On June 22, the album achieved its biggest single-day streaming record with 8.5 million Spotify streams, marking a 500% increase from its release day. The soundtrack has now surpassed 52 million total streams across all platforms.
The album has topped multiple global charts:
No. 1 on Worldwide iTunes Album Chart
No. 1 on Worldwide Apple Music Album Chart
No. 1 on European Apple Music Album Chart
No. 2 on European iTunes Album Chart
No. 1 on U.S. iTunes Albums chart
Eight songs from the soundtrack charted on U.S. iTunes’ Top Songs list, with “What It Sounds Like” peaking at No. 19. Other standout tracks include “Golden” (No. 28), “Your Idol” (No. 32), and “How It’s Done” (No. 35).
Fan Reactions to the Soundtrack’s Success
Fans have flooded social media with praise for the Kpop Demon Hunters music. Many are calling for Netflix to expand the project beyond the film, suggesting merchandise, concerts, and even turning the fictional groups into CG idol groups.
“Netflix is sleeping on a gold mine, like they can turn them into a cg idol group, sell merch, create a serie, sell albums, EVERYTHING AND FOR THE SAJA BOYS AS WELL.”
“A SEQUEL A SPIN-OFF SERIES MOBILE STICKERS ANYTHING BUT PUMP IT INTO MY VEINS ASAP.”
“WE NEED A FULL EP AND LIGHTSTICKS AND PHOTOCARDS FOR EACH GROUP GOGOGOGOGOGOGOGO COMEBACK WHEN.”
Korean netizens also shared their thoughts:
“‘Your Idol’ is so good.” “I should watch the film this weekend.” “The songs are all good. I hope they become more successful.” “I thought ‘Golden’ would chart higher than ‘Your Idol.’ That’s surprising. lol.” “Wow, congrats! Hope they become more successful.”
About the Kpop Demon Hunters Soundtrack
The soundtrack blends pop, hip-hop, and theatrical K-pop with cinematic storytelling. Top producers like Teddy, Lindgren, Jenna Andrews, and Ian Eisendrath worked on the album. The songs were written to match character arcs and story themes.
Key tracks include:
“How It’s Done” – The opening number performed by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, introducing HUNTRX with high energy.
“Golden” – A motivational anthem about the group’s mission to seal the demon realm.
“Soda Pop” – A bubbly boy group-style song by Saja Boys that hides darker meanings.
“Takedown” – HUNTRX’s aggressive response to Saja Boys, featuring a special version by TWICE’s Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung.
“Your Idol” – The Saja Boys’ dark reveal song with haunting production.
“What It Sounds Like” – The powerful finale anthem currently leading the charts.
The voice cast includes Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, and TWICE members, with featured vocalists like EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami, and Kevin Woo. The soundtrack has helped the cast surpass 1 million monthly Spotify listeners.
Film Success and Future Possibilities
Kpop Demon Hunters has been one of Netflix’s most successful global projects this year, with 9.2 million views in its debut week and a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Fans are hopeful for a sequel or expanded franchise, including potential music videos, albums, and concerts featuring the fictional groups.
The film’s unique blend of K-pop music and supernatural action has created a new multimedia phenomenon. With its chart-topping soundtrack and growing fanbase, Kpop Demon Hunters proves animated films can make a major impact in the music industry.
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