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he soundtrack of the hit Netflix animated film “KPOP DEMON HUNTER,” which centers around K-pop and Korean culture, continues to rise steadily on major international music charts.
According to the UK Official Singles Chart published on July 4 (local time), the film’s track “Golden” jumped 62 spotsto land at No. 31, marking its second consecutive week on the chart.
Two other tracks from the OST, “Your idol” and “How it’s done,” also debuted on the chart for the first time, at No. 34and No. 40, respectively.
“Your idol” even topped Spotify’s Daily Top Songs USA chart, the world’s largest music streaming platform, reaching No. 1.
Until now, only three K-pop songs had ever claimed the top spot on that same U.S. chart:
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« Seven » by Jungkook (BTS)
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« Who » by Jimin (BTS)
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et « Apartment » by Rosé (BLACKPINK).
As for K-pop groups, BTS’s “Dynamite” had held the highest position on that chart, peaking at No. 3.
ther songs from “KPOP DEMON HUNTERS” are also performing strongly:
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« Golden » hit 2e position,
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« How it’s done » reached 8e,
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et « Soda pop » entered at 10e place.
“KPOP DEMON HUNTERS” is a musical animated film that follows HUNTR/X, a popular girl group secretly made up of shamans who protect the human world from evil spirits.
The story highlights the rivalry between HUNTR/X and their demonic boy group counterparts, the SAJA BOYS, blending musical competition with hidden identities. The film has been praised for its rich integration of Korean culture and tradition, and is gaining worldwide popularity.
Jouranlist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: Netflix, Charts
