'K-Pop Demon Hunters' OST Dominates UK and US Charts, Proving Global Appeal

The original soundtrack (OST) for Netflix's animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' is proving its worldwide popularity by sweeping major charts in the UK and the US.

According to the UK Official Charts on the 5th (local time), the main OST 'Golden' from 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' has held the number one spot on the Official Singles Chart 'Top 100' for four consecutive weeks, surpassing Olivia Dean's 'The Hardest Part'. This marks the fifth week at the top for 'Golden' since its release six weeks ago.

The song's success extends to the US, where 'Golden' has secured the number one position on the Billboard Main Singles Chart 'Hot 100' for three consecutive weeks, dominating both major pop markets.

The hit status of 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' OSTs is not limited to 'Golden'. Tracks by the fictional boy group 'Lion Boys' featured in the animation have also achieved strong chart performance. 'Soda Pop' ranked 5th and 'Your Idol' took the 8th position, bringing a total of three OST songs into the 'Top 10'.

Additionally, the OST 'Takedown', featuring TWICE members JEONGYEON, JIHYO, and CHAEYOUNG, landed at 24th place, resulting in a total of four OST songs from the movie appearing on the Official Singles Chart. The strong performance of K-pop artists' songs, including TWICE's 'Strategy' (32nd) and BLACKPINK's 'Jump' (34th), further highlights the global influence of K-pop.

'K-Pop Demon Hunters' is an original animated film on Netflix that uses K-pop as its central theme, garnering significant attention from fans worldwide for its unique storyline and captivating soundtrack. The OST has been praised for its high quality, thanks to the collaboration of numerous K-pop artists.