K-Pop is officially taking over, and we’re not just talking about idol groups! Netflix’s animated film, “K-Pop: Demon Hunters,” is proving that the genre’s influence is expanding far beyond its traditional boundaries. This flick, following a K-Pop girl group of demon slayers, has become a global sensation, hitting #1 in 41 countries. But it’s not just the visuals making waves; the soundtrack is absolutely dominating global music charts, including Billboard.
“Take Down” and “Golden” on Top: OST Album Climbs Billboard 200
On June 6 (local time), Billboard dropped a chart preview revealing that the “K-Pop: Demon Hunters” OST album soared five spots from the previous week, landing at an incredible No. 3 on the Billboard 200, the main album chart. This isn’t just a win; it’s a statement!
The album features bops by the animated K-Pop girl group Huntrix, including “Take Down” and “Golden,” plus “Soda Pop” by their rival boy group, Saja Boyz. And get this: “Take Down” even includes a version sung by none other than TWICE’s Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung – talk about a dream collab!
The Billboard 200 ranks album consumption based on traditional album sales, streaming equivalent album units (SEA), and track equivalent album units (TEA). Basically, it’s the ultimate measure of how much an album is being consumed.
Unprecedented Growth: Breaking K-Pop Norms
During the latest chart tracking period, the “K-Pop: Demon Hunters” OST racked up an astounding 62,000 album units. This is a whopping 97% increase from the previous week! This kind of sustained growth is pretty rare for K-Pop albums, which usually see most of their sales concentrated in the first week. Talk about defying expectations!
Billboard even pointed out that this album is “the highest-charting soundtrack of the year” and the “highest-charting animated soundtrack since ‘Encanto,’ which spent nine weeks at No. 1 in 2022.” That’s some serious company to be in!
Spotify Says: “Your Idol” and “Golden” Reign Supreme
The hype doesn’t stop there. On the world’s largest music streaming platform, Spotify, two tracks performed by the fictional idol groups from the movie, “Your Idol” and “Golden,” snagged the No. 1 and No. 2 spots, respectively, on the US Daily Top Songs Chart on June 4 (local time).
This is massive! The previous record for a K-Pop track on this chart was BTS’s mega-hit “Dynamite,” which peaked at No. 3. So, “K-Pop: Demon Hunters” just slid into the top spots, proving that compelling K-Pop content, whether from real idols or animated ones, has an undeniable power to captivate global audiences.
It’s clear: K-Pop’s influence is expanding in exciting new ways, and “K-Pop: Demon Hunters” is leading the charge! What do you think about this wild success story?
