US EditionHow ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Became the Surprise Hit of the Summer
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, JUL 29 – The soundtrack by fictional group HUNTR/X debuted atop Billboard's Soundtracks and Billboard 200 charts, with 8 songs on the Hot 100 and 25.7 million streams, Billboard reported.
- The animated musical film 'KPop Demon Hunters,' directed by Maggie Kang, premiered on June 20, 2025, and quickly became Netflix's most-watched original animated movie.
- The film's success stems from its authentic blend of K-pop culture and musical animation, with Kang immersing viewers in Korean culture without heavy explanation to enhance appeal.
- 'KPop Demon Hunters' follows girl group Huntr/x who lead double lives as idols and demon hunters fighting the rival Saja Boys, supported by vibrant animation, a genre-fluid soundtrack, and a strong voice cast.
- The soundtrack is the highest charting of 2025, featuring eight songs on the Billboard Hot 100 including the breakout track 'Golden,' which topped streaming charts and received a David Guetta remix.
- The film sustained global viewership with a 2% weekly growth in late July, spurred fan creativity, and generated calls for a sequel and theatrical release while reshaping animated storytelling on streaming platforms.
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