An Animated K-Pop Group Is Making Real-World Billboard History
The OST for Netflix's 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' is shattering records, with its fictional group Huntrix topping the Hot 100 and the album hitting #1 on the Billboard 200. Here's how they're making history.
A fictional K-pop group is achieving feats that many real-life artists only dream of. The soundtrack for the Netflix animated film ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ is not just a hit—it’s a historic, record-shattering phenomenon that has taken over the Billboard charts.
What is ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’?
The hit Netflix movie tells the story of Huntrix, a K-pop girl group whose members—Rumi, Mira, and Joy—live a double life. By day, they are global pop stars; by night, they are elite heroes protecting the world from supernatural threats. The film is a high-energy, hybrid action musical that has captivated audiences worldwide.
Shattering Billboard Records
The movie’s lead single, “Golden,” performed by the fictional group Huntrix, has become a musical juggernaut.
- It has spent six consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- According to Billboard, this makes “Golden” the longest-running #1 hit by an animated character in chart history.
But the success doesn’t stop there. The entire Original Soundtrack (OST) is making history:
- The ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ OST hit #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart, making it the first soundtrack to ever top both the Hot 100 and Billboard 200 simultaneously.
- It’s the first OST to place four songs in the Hot 100 Top 10 at the same time: “Golden” (#1), “Soda Pop” by Saja Boys (#5), “Your Idol” (#6), and “How It’s Done” by Huntrix (#10).
- “Golden” also topped the Billboard Global 200, the first time a virtual artist has ever achieved this.
The Real Voices Behind the Phenomenon
While the group Huntrix may be fictional, the incredible talent behind the music is very real. The vocals for “Golden” were provided by a trio of gifted artists:
- Lee Jae, a composer and former SM Entertainment trainee.
- Audrey Nuna, a Korean-American R&B singer and rapper.
- Rei Ami, a Korean-American alternative/indie artist.
Their combined talents have brought the world of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ to life and created a musical moment that has transcended the screen.
This unprecedented success story is a powerful testament to the global appeal of the K-pop sound and its ability to create compelling, chart-topping hits, whether the artists are real or animated.