K-Pop Demon Hunters Soundtrack Smashes Records! What's the Buzz?
Get ready to groove, South Africa! The soundtrack to the Netflix animated film, KPop Demon Hunters, is taking the world by storm. It's not just catchy tunes; this soundtrack has officially become the highest debuting soundtrack of 2025 on the Billboard 200 chart, landing at an impressive No. 8. And that's not all – it also snagged the No. 1 spot on the Soundtracks chart!
A Soundtrack Drought Ends
Before KPop Demon Hunters, the last soundtrack to break into the Billboard 200 top 10 was the Wicked film soundtrack back in December 2024. Wicked enjoyed eight weeks in the top 10, but until now, it was the only soundtrack to achieve that feat in 2025. KPop Demon Hunters is shaking things up!
Netflix's Soundtrack Success
The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack isn't just a hit overall; it's also making waves specifically for Netflix. This is the first soundtrack from a Netflix program to top the Soundtracks chart in over two years! The last time a Netflix soundtrack reached No. 1 was with Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Series, Season 4 in November 2022.
More Than Just Music
The film KPop Demon Hunters premiered on Netflix on June 20th, coinciding with the soundtrack's release. The film itself is also trending, debuting at No. 6 on Netflix’s Top 10 Movies in United States chart during its first week. It seems like the whole package – film and music – is resonating with audiences.
How the Charts Work
For those curious about how the Billboard charts are calculated, they rank the most popular albums and soundtracks based on a multimetric consumption system. This includes album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA), and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). So, whether you're buying the album, downloading individual tracks, or streaming the songs, you're contributing to its chart success. Catch the full charts on Billboard's website on July 1st!
What's Next?
With its catchy tunes and engaging story, KPop Demon Hunters is proving to be a force to be reckoned with. Keep an eye on the charts to see how high this soundtrack can climb! Are you listening to it, South Africa? Let us know what you think!