In a stunning display of global musical dominance, the soundtrack from Netflix's groundbreaking animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' has made chart history with three explosive tracks simultaneously conquering the UK's Official Singles Chart Top 100. This remarkable achievement, recorded on November 28, solidifies the OST's unprecedented international success and demonstrates the growing power of K-pop beyond traditional boundaries.
Chart Domination by HUNTR/X
The fictional powerhouse girl group HUNTR/X, voiced by Korean-American stars Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, continues to rewrite record books. Their lead single 'Golden' dipped just four spots to secure No. 6, extending its incredible chart run to 23 weeks. The track previously commanded the No. 1 position for 10 non-consecutive weeks and achieved over 177 million on-demand streams in the United States during October alone.
Flanking this massive hit, two additional high-energy anthems from the film made spectacular entries. 'How It's Done' rocketed to No. 18 while 'What It Sounds Like' debuted at No. 20, creating an impressive trifecta of chart presence. This achievement amplifies the soundtrack's dominance that previously saw five entries flood the Billboard Hot 100 and the full album lock the No. 1 position on Billboard 200 for multiple consecutive weeks.
Stray Kids Continue Their Global Ascent
Adding to the K-pop celebration on UK charts, JYP Entertainment's Stray Kids ignited their latest firepower with 'Do It' storming in at No. 35 during its debut week. The pulsating empowerment anthem, which encourages listeners to "just do it over hesitation," exploded with 2.2 million first-week sales. This achievement caps their monster 2025 streak following triumphant performances at the MAMA Awards.
The film's intoxicating blend of glossy K-pop idol culture and supernatural demon-slaying, featuring virtual boy band Saja Boys alongside real acts like TWICE, has spawned a RIAA platinum-certified phenomenon since its June 20 release. The soundtrack has notably outpaced Disney's Encanto on streaming platforms while topping album charts in Australia (ARIA), Austria, Belgium, and Canada.
Record-Breaking Animated Revolution
Launched through Republic Records, the 12-track OST has shattered multiple precedents in the music industry. The achievements include:
- Longest-running animated film track at No. 1 on Hot 100 (5 weeks for 'Golden')
- UK's most-streamed soundtrack in a single week (27 million streams)
- MAMA nominations for both 'Golden' and 'Soda Pop'
HUNTR/X's viral television appearances on Saturday Night Live and Jimmy Fallon significantly amplified the hype, while special vinyl editions fueled impressive four-week runs on the Official Vinyl Chart. Stray Kids' successful entry signals K-pop's deepening foothold in the UK market, particularly amid holiday vinyl sales booms.
This latest chart blitz follows the soundtrack's reign over Billboard's Top Movie Songs chart and an impressive 15-week stranglehold on Netflix's Top 10 list. The endurance of 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' OST has notably defied Taylor Swift's chart dominance, proving the formidable might of borderless streaming and the global appeal of well-crafted animated musical content.
The phenomenon heralds K-pop's animated evolution, successfully transforming fictional idols into tangible chart monarchs while established groups like Stray Kids continue to achieve deeper international penetration. This dual success story marks a significant moment for Korean entertainment's global influence.
