KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack Dominates Music Charts in the U.S., Australia, and the U.K.

The soundtrack for “KPop Demon Hunters” is achieving outstanding results across major music charts worldwide. On Australia’s ARIA Album Chart, it has held the number one position for three consecutive weeks, setting the longest-running chart-topping streak for an animated film soundtrack since “Trolls” in 2017. Meanwhile, four tracks from the soundtrack entered the ARIA Single Chart’s top 10, with “Golden” reaching second place, “Your Idol” coming in fourth, “Soda Pop” securing seventh place, and “How It's Done” finishing ninth. In the U.K. charts, the soundtrack performed even more impressively. It dominated the UK Compilation Chart for five consecutive weeks, recording 14,465 chart units in the most recent week alone—representing a 23.1% increase in weekly consumption compared to the previous week. Despite having no physical release and relying solely on digital streaming, it reached 48,182 units, quickly approaching silver certification (which requires 60,000 units). On the UK Single Chart, “Golden” reached fifth place with 31,817 units, while “Your Idol” reached 14th place—setting a new high for the track and marking a 19.1% increase from the previous week—“Soda Pop” landed at 17th place with 20,459 units, reflecting a 32.8% rise from the prior week. In the U.S. charts as well, the dominance of this virtual K-pop group is evident. “Golden” topped Spotify’s U.S. Daily Top 50, with “Your Idol” coming in second place. On Spotify’s Global Chart, “Golden” reached number one and also secured second place on the weekly global chart. Currently, seven tracks from the soundtrack are included in Spotify’s weekly global top 30. The impact extends beyond chart performance. Since the film’s release, the soundtrack has continued to gain traction. During Netflix’s Q2 earnings call, CEO Ted Sarandos emphasized that “Golden” and “Soda Pop” are massive hits originating from a show exclusive to Netflix. Netflix has also announced plans to submit “Golden” for consideration in the 2026 Academy Awards category for Best Original Song. The importance of K-pop music data is further highlighting its significance. Luminate and Creators Network hosted the “2025 Korea Music Data Summit” in Seoul on July 18, stressing that the effective use of verified data in the modern music industry drives talent development, marketing efficiency, and global expansion. Executives from major K-pop agencies such as HYBE, JYP, YG, SM, and Kakao, along with representatives from global music companies, attended the summit. According to data analysis, K-pop’s growth rate was highest in Japan and the U.S. during the first half of 2025, with Taiwan showing the strongest market share performance.