Netflix’s Animated Powerhouse Just Dethroned BTS and BLACKPINK—Seriously

Netflix’s hottest new release isn’t just topping charts on screen—it’s dominating the music world too. And no, that’s not an exaggeration.

KPop Demon Hunters, the animated feature that’s taken streaming by storm, has pulled off something unprecedented: two fictional KPop groups created for the film have just broken real-world Spotify records—and in some cases, dethroned the biggest names in KPop history.

🎶 Meet the Record-Breaking (Fictional) Idols

Just yesterday, the film’s fictional boy band Saja Boys officially surpassed BTS as the most-streamed KPop boy group on Spotify—a staggering milestone for a group that technically doesn’t exist (though real singers power the voices behind the scenes).

But that’s not all.

The film’s heroine group HUNTR/X—the fierce, demon-fighting girl group—has now overtaken BLACKPINK to become the most-streamed female KPop group on Spotify.

With both groups sitting at #1 in their respective categories, KPop Demon Hunters now boasts the highest-charting fictional KPop acts in Spotify history.

📺 Art Imitating Life—or Vice Versa?

Here’s where it gets almost too perfect: the plot of KPop Demon Hunters is literally about a battle between two global KPop groups fighting for chart dominance—because chart positions give them actual power.

In the story, HUNTR/X protects the world from demonic threats through the love and loyalty of their fans, while Saja Boys, once demons themselves, try to siphon that fan energy to regain power. The movie centers around their showdown… on the music charts.

And now, that’s happening in real life.

💥 Streaming Stats So Far:

• “Golden” by HUNTR/X – 43 million streams
• “Your Idol” by Saja Boys – 38 million streams

Fans are eating it up—and, if the movie’s logic holds, it looks like Earth is safe from demons for now.

🏆 Awards Buzz Building Fast

With its explosive music success, Netflix is reportedly preparing KPop Demon Hunters for awards season contention, including potential submissions for:

• Best Animated Feature (Oscars)
• Best Original Song (Oscars & Grammys)
• Best Soundtrack or Album (Grammys)

The film’s sleek animation, energetic choreography, and heartfelt characters have earned praise from both fans and critics. It's shaping up to be more than just a streaming hit—it's a cultural moment.

🎧 Where to Watch & Listen

You can stream the full soundtrack on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/14JkAa6IiFaOh5s0nMyMU9
 

But for the full experience, we recommend watching KPop Demon Hunters first: https://www.netflix.com/title/81498621
 

Not only is the music top-tier, but the movie itself is a vibrant, action-packed journey full of heart, style, and spectacle.