The K-Pop Demon Hunters OST is proving unstoppable—surging up the Billboard charts with record-breaking momentum.
📈 From No. 8 to No. 2 on Billboard 200
According to Billboard's preview article released on July 14, the K-Pop Demon Hunters original soundtrack has jumped to No. 2 on the Billboard 200, climbing one spot from last week and marking a new career high. The album debuted at No. 8 in its first week and quickly rose to No. 3 before reaching this latest peak.
🔥 A Rare OST Achievement in the 2020s
This marks only the fourth OST of the 2020s to reach No. 2 or higher on the Billboard 200—joining the ranks of Wicked, Barbie, and Encanto.
💿 Massive Numbers Behind the Climb
The OST saw a 21% week-over-week increase, totaling 75,000 album-equivalent units:
- SEA (Streaming Equivalent Albums): 70,000 units
- Pure album sales: 4,000 units
- TEA (Track Equivalent Albums): 1,000 units
Billboard noted, "K-Pop Demon Hunters is the first OST since Guardians of the Galaxy (2017) to debut in the top 10 and then increase in units in both the second and third weeks."
🎧 Over 96 Million Weekly Streams
In its third week, the album racked up 96.33 million streams, making it one of the most-streamed OSTs in history—and the highest weekly streaming total for an OST since Encanto three years ago.
🇰🇷 Korean Chart Domination
Back home, the film's fictional girl group Huntrix is also slaying charts. Their song Golden hit No. 1 on Melon's Top 100 as of 7 AM KST today, surpassing hits from aespa and OLDEY PROJECT.
Other standout OST tracks:
- Soda Pop by Lion Boys – No. 5
- Your Idol – No. 19
- How It's Done – No. 54
- Takedown – No. 93
- Free – No. 98
- Six songs in total have cracked Korea's Top 100.
📺 A Cultural Moment for K-pop and Film
As K-Pop Demon Hunters continues its global impact, its music is proving just as potent as its visuals—captivating audiences across streaming platforms, charts, and fandoms alike.
