‘K-pop Demon Hunters’ Tops Charts, Boosts TWICE’s Global Resurgence

'K-pop Demon Hunters' is shaking up the world and dominating music charts, even sparking a resurgence for girl group TWICE.

According to Billboard on the 2nd (KST), the soundtrack album for the Netflix original film 'K-pop Demon Hunters' (hereafter 'KDH') debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Notably, the album features songs by fictional idol groups Huntrix and Lion Boys, this is an impressive achievement.

Additionally, on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, Lion Boys' 'Your Idol' entered at No. 77, and Huntrix's 'Golden' debuted at No. 81.

'KDH' premiered at No. 1 in 17 countries, debuting as the top film in Netflix's movie category, and ranked No. 2 overall and in the English category during its first week. In its second week, it recorded 24.2 million views, claiming the top spot in both the English and overall rankings.



This success has spotlighted the film's OST. The aforementioned 'Golden' and 'Your Idol' are soaring on Spotify's Global Daily Chart, ranking at No. 3 and No. 7 respectively, while 'How It's Done' and 'Soda Pop' are climbing at No. 11 and No. 12.

On Spotify's U.S. Daily Chart, 'Your Idol' is at No. 3 and 'Golden' at No. 5, showcasing strong performances.

As a result, TWICE is also reaping benefits. The soundtrack's title track 'TAKEDOWN,' performed by members Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung, offers a different charm from the film's featured songs.

It has climbed to No. 70 on Spotify's Global Daily Chart and reached No. 86 on the U.S. Daily Chart, entering the Top 100.

Additionally, TWICE's 'Strategy,' included in the film, is experiencing a resurgence. Originally released on December 6 last year as part of TWICE's 14th mini album 'STRATEGY,' the track faced challenges due to the December 3rd emergency martial law, hindering their music show promotions.



The track's highest chart positions were No. 171 on Spotify's Global Chart and No. 190 on the U.S. Chart, reflecting its struggle.

However, since being included in the 'KDH' soundtrack, it debuted at No. 183 on the Global Chart and climbed to No. 150 as of the 1st. On U.S. Spotify, it debuted at No. 140, outperforming its original release period.

With TWICE set to release their 4th full album 'THIS IS FOR' on the 11th, they have gained an unexpected momentum boost

As 'KDH' reignites global interest in K-pop, all eyes are on whether TWICE can ride the wave of ‘KDH’s success and captivate audiences worldwide, including in Korea.

Photo = Xportsnews, Netflix, JYP Entertainment

This article was originally published in Korean on Xportsnews and was translated into English using AI.

by Lee ChangKyu