🎵 HUNTRIX and Saja Boys Storm the Billboard Hot 100
Netflix’s global sensation K-pop Demon Hunters continues to shake the world. This week, its original soundtrack (OST) shattered records with eight songs entering the Billboard Hot 100, including two landing in the Top 10 — a massive achievement for an animated film OST.
Leading the wave is “Golden” by the in-story girl group HUNTRIX, holding strong at No. 2 for the second week in a row. Hot on its heels is “Your Idol” by the rival group Saja Boys, jumping three spots to land at No. 9.
📈 Full Chart Domination — Track by Track
Here’s how the rest of the KDH tracks performed:
- 🥤 “Soda Pop” (Saja Boys): Climbed to No. 16
- 🧨 “How It’s Done” (HUNTRIX): Held steady at No. 19
- 🎤 “Free” (HUNTRIX’s Lumi x Saja Boys’ Jinwoo duet): No. 28
- 🔊 “What It Sounds Like” (HUNTRIX): No. 29
- ⚔️ “Takedown” (HUNTRIX version): No. 33
- ⚔️ “Takedown” (TWICE’s Jeongyeon, Jihyo, Chaeyoung version): No. 67
This marks four consecutive weeks with 8 KDH tracks simultaneously charting — a feat rarely seen for any K-pop project, let alone an animated OST.
💿 Billboard 200: OST Album Climbs Higher
The KDH soundtrack album itself also rose to No. 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, further proving the film’s massive cultural impact since its June release. The film remains No. 1 on Netflix’s global movie rankings and has quickly become one of the platform’s most-watched animated originals.
🌟 Rosé, TWICE & TXT: Billboard Highlights
Alongside the KDH takeover, other K-pop powerhouses continue to thrive:
- 🎙 Rosé’s “APT.” (duet with Bruno Mars): No. 45, now on its 41st week on the Hot 100.
- 🆕 BLACKPINK’s “JUMP”: Debuts at No. 61
- 🚀 TWICE’s “STRATEGY”: Charts at No. 74
- 🌌 TXT’s 4th Album “The Name Chapter: TOGETHER”: Enters Billboard 200 at No. 3
- 🎧 TWICE’s “THIS IS FOR”: Remains on Billboard 200 for the 3rd week at No. 43
- 🏁 “F1: The Album” OST (including Rosé’s “Messy”): Charts at No. 48
Even more impressive, Rosé’s full solo album “rosie” re-entered the chart at No. 168, while ATEEZ’s “Golden Hour: Part.3” sits at No. 187.
✨ Why It Matters
The success of K-pop Demon Hunters proves that K-pop’s global appeal is now transcending formats, even thriving through animation. With engaging characters, emotionally charged music, and real-world superstar collaborations, this isn’t just a movie — it’s a multi-dimensional K-pop phenomenon.
As HUNTRIX and Saja Boys keep heating up the charts, the only question left is: Will “Golden” hit No. 1 next week?
Stay tuned.
Article Source: Choi Joo-sung, “‘K-pop Demon Hunters’ OST lands 2 tracks in Billboard Hot 100 Top 10,” Yonhap News, August 6, 2025.
Alt text: Huntrix trio brandishing glowing weapons on a futuristic Seoul rooftop as the official K‑Pop Demon Hunters movie poster.
Caption: Official release poster for K‑Pop Demon Hunters, featuring Huntr/x rising against the Seoul skyline. Image from Netflix media center.
Credit: Netflix Media Center (via official promotional materials).
