Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” OST Dominates Global Charts; “What It Sounds Like” Reaches 2 Million YouTube Views

The soundtrack for Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” is sweeping global charts. The song “What It Sounds Like,” performed by the film’s lead band HUNTR/X, has already surpassed 2 million views on YouTube and achieved 1.5 million streams on Spotify. This track, sung by the fictional girl group HUNTR/X, is one of the songs performed by the trio HUNTR/X in the movie to protect fans from demons. Its lyrics—“I had to let my worn edges meet the light / Show me your true self, I’ll find your harmony / That song we couldn’t use before, it’s that song”—resonate deeply with listeners. According to the film’s narrative, when HUNTR/X’s music inspires fans, a protective barrier called “Hunmun” is created to prevent demonic intrusions. As a result, the success of the film depends entirely on the quality of its music, with tracks like “Free” and “Golden” also achieving viral popularity. The overall quality of the soundtrack has received high praise as well. The film’s creators drew inspiration from the musical styles of world-renowned K-POP groups such as BLACKPINK, BTS, and TWICE, with each song considered to be on par with the musical standards of these groups. In fact, members of TWICE performed “Takedown” themselves during the credits, contributing to the spread of K-POP culture through the film. Music producer Ian Eisendraus explicitly mentioned BLACKPINK’s influence on “How It's Done,” noting that the song is of such high quality it would fit seamlessly into BLACKPINK’s album lineup. “Soda Pop,” sung by the villainous demon band “Lion Boys” in the movie, captures BTS’s emotional tone and serves as a key element driving the story through its sweet yet addictive pop sound. According to industry analysts, “KPop Demon Hunters” is regarded as the ideal entry point for global audiences interested in exploring K-POP. While the film’s animation quality is impressive, its true strength lies in serving as a platform that introduces world-class K-POP music.