In a surprising twist within the music industry, the fictional K-pop bands featured in the new animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" have outpaced real-life superstars BTS and Blackpink on US music charts. The film has rapidly gained traction, becoming the most streamed Netflix movie globally with over 33 million views within just two weeks of its release. The boy band Saja Boys, part of the animated feature, recently attained the number one spot on the US Spotify chart with their hit song "Your Idol," marking a historic moment as they became the highest-charting male K-pop group in US Spotify history, surpassing BTS.
Fictional K-Pop Bands Dominate US Charts, Surpassing BTS and Blackpink
Fictional K-Pop Bands Dominate US Charts, Surpassing BTS and Blackpink
An animated musical film, "KPop Demon Hunters," is claiming a top spot in the music industry, outperforming iconic K-pop acts.
Not to be outdone, the girl group Huntr/x from KPop Demon Hunters, achieved an impressive second place with their single "Golden," which outperformed Blackpink as the highest-charting female K-pop group. The film's soundtrack has also made waves, entering the top 10 of the Billboard 200 charts, making it the highest music soundtrack debut of the year. Republic Records plans to release "Golden" as an official single and has submitted it for various industry awards.
The storyline of KPop Demon Hunters revolves around the adventures of the girl group Huntr/x—composed of members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—who lead double lives as skilled demon hunters safeguarding their fans from supernatural threats. Their rivals, the Saja Boys, are depicted as demons sent by the antagonist Gwi-ma, aiming to ensnare their fans' souls. The production team includes notable names such as Teddy Park and Lindgren, known for collaboration with K-pop giants, which adds credibility to its musical success.
Interestingly, this surge in fictional band popularity comes at a pivotal moment for real-life K-pop superstars. BTS recently announced their return to the US to begin crafting new music after completing military service, while Blackpink is gearing up for their inaugural all-stadium world tour starting on July 5 following a hiatus in music releases since their 2022 project "Born Pink."
The storyline of KPop Demon Hunters revolves around the adventures of the girl group Huntr/x—composed of members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—who lead double lives as skilled demon hunters safeguarding their fans from supernatural threats. Their rivals, the Saja Boys, are depicted as demons sent by the antagonist Gwi-ma, aiming to ensnare their fans' souls. The production team includes notable names such as Teddy Park and Lindgren, known for collaboration with K-pop giants, which adds credibility to its musical success.
Interestingly, this surge in fictional band popularity comes at a pivotal moment for real-life K-pop superstars. BTS recently announced their return to the US to begin crafting new music after completing military service, while Blackpink is gearing up for their inaugural all-stadium world tour starting on July 5 following a hiatus in music releases since their 2022 project "Born Pink."
