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

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.