KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack Tops Global, UK Charts

The soundtrack of the animated film KPop Demon Hunters is achieving significant global chart success, with the track "Golden" by fictional group HUNTR/X, featuring vocalists EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts, and climbing to No. 4 on the UK Official Singles Chart. Other songs from the soundtrack, including "Soda Pop" and "Your Idol" by the fictional boy band Saja Boys, are also rising in various charts, with "Soda Pop" reaching new peaks and "Your Idol" climbing to No. 14 in the UK. This soundtrack's popularity reflects the growing global influence of K-pop culture, amplified by the film's unique concept of K-pop idols as demon hunters. In the UK, the Official Charts show the soundtrack dominating with multiple tracks entering the Top 20, while other artists like Drake and Central Cee also see notable chart action. Additionally, tributes to Ozzy Osbourne following his recent passing are impacting the UK charts, with several of his classic tracks re-entering or rising. Overall, the KPop Demon Hunters OST represents a major crossover success for K-pop in global markets.