KPop Demon Hunters has set another record first as the movie continues to be a Netflix sensation. The fantasy movie focuses on a female-based K-pop group called Huntr/x, who are secretly demon hunters and must face off against a rival group, Saja Boys. The boy band themselves also happen to be demons, who want to foil the group’s plans to protect the souls of the world.

Since its release, the Netflix film has instantly climbed the charts and has been in the top 3 for three straight weeks. One of the biggest appeals has been the music of both fictional K-pop groups, which includes hits like “Golden,” “Your Idol,” and more. Due to the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, the songs have also been charting all over Spotify and Apple Music.

According to Spotify, the KPop Demon Hunters song, “Golden,” has risen to the No. 1 spot on the USA charts, which means Huntr/x is the first female K-pop group to achieve this feat. As a result, Netflix also reacted to this milestone, saying: “FIT CHECK FOR THEIR NUMBER ONE ERA.“

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Why Is This Spotify Record A Huge Deal For KPop Demon Hunters?

Netflix Is Already Campaigning For Award Consideration

There is no denying that one of the biggest factors in KPop Demon Hunters‘ success stems from the incredible soundtrack. The latest record also couldn’t come at a better time since there was a recent report that Netflix is considering putting up “Golden” for award potential.

Although the soundtrack contains several catchy tunes from both Huntr/x and Saja Boys, “Golden” was the standout as the song skyrocketed its way to several charts. The song itself plays a key part in the movie, in which the female K-pop group intends to perform the tune to close off the Golden Honmoon to permanently bar the demons from their living world.

Nevertheless, “Golden” is not the only soundtrack to be making records. Saja Boys’ main anthem, “Your Idol,” also ranked on the Spotify charts as No. 2 on July 3. As a result, the fictional boy band surpᴀssed BTS song, “Dynamite,” as the highest-charting track by a K-pop boy group ever.

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There Is So Much Potential For The Netflix Movie’s Future

On top of its songs’ charting, KPop Demon Hunters has also been well-received by both critics and audiences, ultimately leading to a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score. The near-unanimous positive reception likely played a role in the Netflix movie’s overnight success, causing strong word of mouth to view the movie and garnering interest as viewers listened to the soundtrack.

Because it’s easily one of the most-talked-about movies this year, it’s no surprise that Netflix is going to push for awards, especially in areas like Best Original Song. However, it may face some compeтιтion this year as Wicked: For Good will include two original songs, which will be released in November.

Nevertheless, the KPop Demon Hunters‘ success has been electrifying in many different areas, so it wouldn’t be surprising if the streamer was thinking about a possible sequel to turn it into a franchise. That also makes sense as the movie has strong Korean influences, which itself has grown quite an international appeal, thanks to projects like Parasite and Squid Game really putting the industry on the map.

Source: Spotify, Netflix/X