K-Pop Soundtrack Holds #1 Spot for 60 Weeks

“KPop Demon Hunters” has maintained its position at the top of the Billboard Top Soundtracks chart for 60 consecutive weeks. This marks the second-longest streak at the summit in the history of the chart, which was introduced on June 30, 2001, with only one week lost to another track before staying at number one for 60 out of 64 weeks. The chart exclusively features works released after 2001, meaning “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” released in 1965, is not included despite its historical significance.

Significance of the 60-Week Streak “KPop Demon Hunters” is one of 12 soundtracks to have topped the Billboard Top Soundtracks chart since 2001, 10 of which are from films and 2 from television shows. Notably, the five soundtracks with the longest reigns at number one are all from animated films. This outcome demonstrates that K-pop soundtracks continue to exert a significant influence in the global music market.

Comparison to Previous Records The Billboard Top Soundtracks chart began in June 30, 2001, and “KPop Demon Hunters” now holds the second-longest streak at the top. The previous record was held by a track that remained at number one for 62 weeks, meaning “KPop Demon Hunters” is just two weeks short of that mark. As the chart only includes works released after 2001, earlier blockbuster soundtracks such as “West Side Story,” “The Sound of Music,” “Lady Gaga and the Spiders,” and “South Pacific” are excluded from this comparison.

What’s Next “KPop Demon Hunters” will continue to lead the chart for another 60 weeks, likely solidifying its place as one of the longest-running number-one records in Billboard Top Soundtracks history as of 2024. This achievement is also accelerating collaboration projects among major domestic entertainment agencies.