Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters original soundtrack (OST) has made history on the U.S. Billboard charts. The soundtrack achieved simultaneous #1 positions on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard 200, marking the first time in nearly five years that a K-pop release has accomplished this milestone since BTS’s BE album and Life Goes On in 2020.
Golden: A Record-Breaking Lead Track
The lead single Golden (featuring Huntr/x, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami) has now held the #1 spot on the Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks. The track first entered the chart at #81 and climbed steadily to the top, where it has remained despite fluctuations. On this week’s tally, Golden recorded 33.8 million streams, 26.3 million radio impressions, and 8,000 in sales.
In addition to its Hot 100 dominance, Golden is also #1 on the Streaming Songs chart for eight weeks, rose to #20 on the Radio Songs chart, and placed #3 on the Digital Song Sales chart.
OST Album Success on Billboard 200
The full KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack also reached #1 on the Billboard 200, proving that the project resonated with listeners as a complete album, not just through singles. This simultaneous #1 on both charts is a rare achievement for any release, especially for a soundtrack.
Multiple Top 10 Entries
The success goes beyond Golden. Other tracks from the OST also entered the Hot 100’s Top 10:
- Your Idol (#4)
- Soda Pop (#5)
- How It’s Done (#8)
This means the soundtrack placed four songs within the Top 10 simultaneously, a feat rarely seen in K-pop releases.
Global & Domestic Achievements
The OST’s influence is not limited to the U.S. market. On the Billboard Global 200, Golden has maintained a strong position at the top, while in South Korea the track achieved a Perfect All Kill (PAK) across all major digital music charts. This included topping real-time, daily, and weekly charts simultaneously.
Why This Matters
The rise of KPop Demon Hunters OST highlights several key points:
- The growing power of K-pop soundtracks to reach mainstream global audiences.
- The ability of fan-driven streaming and social media engagement to sustain chart performance.
- The cultural crossover between K-pop and animated film soundtracks, setting new possibilities for future collaborations.
TL;DR
- KPop Demon Hunters OST reached #1 on both Billboard Hot 100 & Billboard 200.
- Lead track Golden scored five consecutive weeks at #1 on Hot 100.
- Three additional OST tracks entered the Hot 100 Top 10.
- Achieved Perfect All Kill in Korea and strong performance on the Global 200.
- First simultaneous Billboard Hot 100 & 200 #1 for K-pop since BTS in 2020.
