Soundtrack 'KPOP DEMON HUNTERS' Successfully Reaches Billboard 200, Becomes the Highest After WICKED

Kapanlagi.com - The soundtrack of the animated film KPOP DEMON HUNTERS has successfully captured attention after breaking into the 8th position on the Billboard 200 album chart. This achievement makes it the highest-ranking film soundtrack since WICKED, which previously reached the second position and last appeared at the 8th position in January 2025.

The release of this soundtrack also marks the return of soundtrack albums to the main album chart after being absent for nine consecutive weeks. Previously, no soundtrack had been able to break into the top 100 of the Billboard 200, indicating a gap that has finally been filled by KPOP DEMON HUNTERS.

This album was released through Republic Records on June 20, 2025, coinciding with the premiere of the film on Netflix. Released as the main single, the song Takedown by TWICE became the opening of the KPOP DEMON HUNTERS film that excited K-Pop fans and global animated film lovers. Check out the full explanation below.

1. Ending the Absence of Soundtrack Albums on Billboard 200

KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack successfully breaks into Billboard 200 (credit: imdb)

Before the release of KPop Demon Hunters, the Billboard 200 album chart had experienced a vacancy of soundtrack albums for over two months. In fact, in the last two weeks, the highest position for this category was occupied by Twisters: The Album, which could only manage to rank at 175.

This situation indicates a lack of relevant and strong new releases in the market, until finally KPop Demon Hunters arrived as a solution. This album not only managed to break into the top 10 of the Billboard 200 but also reinvigorated the importance of soundtracks in supporting the success of films.

2. Best Animated Soundtrack Since SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE

The album KPop Demon Hunters becomes the highest-charting animated film soundtrack on the Billboard 200 since SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE. The album produced by Metro Boomin for the film peaked at number 5 and serves as a benchmark for the success of modern animated soundtrack releases.

This achievement is also an important moment for Netflix. This soundtrack is the first from a Netflix project to reach the top of the Billboard Top Soundtracks category since STRANGER THINGS: SEASON 4 in November 2022. This momentum indicates that Netflix is still capable of producing impactful supporting music releases in the industry.

3. Featuring TWICE and International Artists

KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack Successfully Breaks into Billboard 200 (credit: imdb)

The soundtrack KPop Demon Hunters showcases a strong cross-artist collaboration, featuring big names like TWICE, HUNTR/X, SAJA BOYS, and MELOMANCE. TWICE themselves perform two standout tracks on this album, namely Takedown and Strategy, each highlighting the unique characteristics of the group.

Additionally, the project also features names like EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI, Andrew Choi, and Kevin Woo, both in group and solo formats. Songs like Golden, Your Idol, Free, and What It Sounds Like present a variety of musical colors, making this album rich in nuance and suitable for diverse tastes.

4. Chance for Soundtrack to Return to Billboard

According to a report from Billboard, if next week F1: THE ALBUM also makes it into the top 10 of the Billboard 200, it will be a rare moment for two soundtrack albums to appear together in the top 10. The last time this happened was in January 2022, when ENCANTO and A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS were side by side on the charts.

F1: THE ALBUM itself was released on June 27, 2025, and features a lineup of major musicians such as Doja Cat, Rosé, Ed Sheeran, and Tate McRae. If this prediction holds true, it could mark a turning point for soundtracks as a category that is once again competing in the global music industry, which is now dominated by pop, rap, and hip-hop genres.

5. Popular Questions About the 'KPop Demon Hunters' Album

The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack successfully broke into the Billboard 200 (credit: imdb)

Q: What is KPOP DEMON HUNTERS?
A: KPOP DEMON HUNTERS is an action-fantasy animated film released by Netflix on June 20, 2025, with a soundtrack featuring a mix of K-Pop songs and international pop music.

Q: Who are the artists involved in the soundtrack?
A: The soundtrack is performed by TWICE, Audrey Nuna, EJAE, REI AMI, Andrew Choi, KEVIN WOO, and MELOMANCE, as well as project groups like HUNTR/X and SAJA BOYS.

Q: What is the flagship song in this album?
A: The main song in this album is Takedown, performed by TWICE and released as the lead single prior to the full album release.

Q: When was the last time a Netflix soundtrack topped the Billboard chart?
A: The last time a soundtrack from a Netflix project reached the top position on the Billboard Top Soundtracks was in November 2022 with STRANGER THINGS: SEASON 4.

Q: What is the impact of the success of this soundtrack on the film music industry?
A: This success marks a significant return of interest in film soundtracks as a mainstream music product and not just a visual complement.

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