From streaming hits to supernatural beats, this anime-meets-K-pop soundtrack is taking over the world.
The Netflix animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters is making global waves—and so is its powerhouse soundtrack. According to Billboard's latest preview on June 30 (KST), the film's original soundtrack has debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 chart (for the week of July 5).
🎧 First Film OST to Crack the 2025 Top 10
This marks the highest-ranking film soundtrack of the year so far, and the first OST in 2025 to break into the Billboard 200 Top 10. A major win not only for the film but also for K-pop's crossover into global pop culture.
📊 By the Numbers: Strong Streaming Power
The K-Pop Demon Hunters OST earned a total of 31,000 equivalent album units, broken down as:
- 3,000 physical sales
- 27,000 SEA (Streaming Equivalent Albums)
- 1,000 TEA (Track Equivalent Albums)
🎵 Track Highlights: Girl Group vs. Reaper Boys
The 12-track album includes standout songs like:
- "Take Down" and "Golden" by fictional girl group HUNTRIX
- "Soda Pop" by reaper boy group Saja Boys
These songs not only support the story but have become fan favorites in their own right—especially lyrics like "We shine together, you know that. We'll glow in gold." from "Golden."
👻 About the Film: K-pop Meets the Supernatural
K-Pop Demon Hunters follows a K-pop girl group who moonlight as demon slayers. The anime-style action unfolds as they battle a boy band of grim reapers, blending K-pop energy with fantasy combat in a visually stunning narrative.
