Fictional K-pop bands beat BTS and Blackpink in US charts
Summary
Songs from the animated K-pop film "KPop Demon Hunters" have topped U.S. music charts, surpassing popular K-pop groups BTS and Blackpink. The film, about a fictional band that fights demons, is the most streamed movie on Netflix globally with over 33 million views in two weeks.Key Facts
- "KPop Demon Hunters" is the most streamed movie on Netflix worldwide.
- The fictional boy band Saja Boys from the film topped the U.S. Spotify chart.
- The female group Huntr/x from the film achieved the second spot, beating Blackpink's record.
- The film's soundtrack entered the top 10 of the Billboard 200, marking the highest debut for a soundtrack this year.
- "Golden," a song from the film, will be released as an official single by Republic Records.
- Netflix plans to submit "Golden" for awards consideration.
- The movie was created by Sony Pictures Animation and directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.
- The film involves popular music producers, including Teddy Park and BTS collaborator Lindgren.
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