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The Music Behind 'KPop Demon Hunters': A Series of Iconic OSTs that Bring Action and Emotion to Life

The Music Behind 'KPop Demon Hunters': A Series of Iconic OSTs that Bring Action and Emotion to Life

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The Music Behind 'KPop Demon Hunters': A Series of Iconic OSTs that Bring Action and Emotion to Life

In KPop Demon Hunters, music is not just a background but also a driving force of the story. This film tells the story of Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Jiyoung Yoo), three K-pop superstars who save their fans from the threat of demons while continuing to conquer the music charts.

The original score is composed by Marcelo Zarvos, but what makes it exciting is a series of energetic pop songs created by top producers like Teddy Park, Lindgren, Stephen Kirk, and Ian Eisendrath, the executive music producer, who ensures each track feels like a real K-pop hit.

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'How It's Done' opens as the anthem of resistance HUNTR/X (Rumi-Mira-Zoey) facing the demonic attacks in the stadium, featuring vocals by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI over a beat produced by 24, IDO, TEDDY, and Ian Eisendrath, a BLACKPINK-style opener that immediately captures attention.

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'Golden' carries a traditional musical 'I want' vibe, where HUNTR/X expresses the aspiration to close Honmoon to stop the demonic forces; the lyrics highlight Rumi's doubts about the demon scars on her arm, creating an inspiring yet chilling moment.

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'Soda Pop' introduces The Saja Boys with a sweet rhythm reminiscent of BTS's 'Butter' but with veiled threat lyrics, produced by 24, DOMINSUK, and Ian Eisendrath and performed by Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, Kevin Woo, and samUIL Lee, a contrast between the sweetness of the melody and the darkness of the theme.

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'Takedown' is a diss track of a civil war between HUNTR/X and Saja Boys, showcasing Rumi's anger as a half-demon with his raspy voice at the peak of tension, an emotional explosion on stage produced by Lindgren alongside Ian Eisendrath.

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'Free' comes as an emotional ballad that reveals Rumi and Jinu's deepest secrets: what it means to be free together amidst chaos, written by Jenna Andrews and Stephen Kirk and produced together with Ian Eisendrath, creating a moment of both sorrow and hope.

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'Your Idol' marks Saja Boys' transformation into Gwi-Ma's henchmen with a crushing 'hellish choir', straightforward lyrics 'I will be your idol, and you will be powerless', produced by 24, IDO, and Ian Eisendrath, a chilling anthem of darkness.

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'What It Sounds Like' closes the soundtrack with a revelation from Rumi: its authentic voice without lies. The hook 'This is what it sounds like' emphasizes the film's theme that music can unite and liberate the soul, a work by Jenna Andrews, Stephen Kirk, and Ian Eisendrath.

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As a bonus, TWICE's version of 'Takedown' features Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung recording together for the first time. This version of the credit song went viral in a TikTok challenge, showcasing the surprising vocal intensity of the members.