Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters Tops US Soundtrack, Eyes 2025 Oscar Contention
Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters Tops US Soundtrack, Eyes 2025 Oscar Contention

Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters Tops US Soundtrack, Eyes 2025 Oscar Contention

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Netflix's animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," featuring fictional K-pop groups battling supernatural forces, has achieved significant global success with its soundtrack dominating U.S. music charts. The track "Your Idol" by the fictional group Saja Boys reached No. 1 on Spotify's Daily Top Songs chart in the U.S., joining a select group of K-pop songs to do so, while other songs like "Golden," "How It's Done," and "Soda Pop" also charted highly. The soundtrack debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, marking the highest-charting soundtrack since "Wicked," and topped the Soundtracks chart, driven by strong streaming and sales figures. Produced with contributions from The Black Label's top composers, including Teddy, the album blends K-pop with EDM, hip-hop, and traditional Korean elements, creating a dynamic and cohesive listening experience. Furthermore, "KPop Demon Hunters" has been named a potential contender for Best Animated Feature at the 2025 Academy Awards, highlighting its critical acclaim alongside its commercial success. This rise in K-content popularity is underscored by the upcoming U.S. release of the Korean thriller "Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy," starring an actor from "KPop Demon Hunters," further exemplifying the expanding influence of Korean entertainment internationally.

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