KPOP DEMON HUNTERS — SOUNDTRACK, SONGS & MOVIE MUSIC DETAILS

KPop Demon Hunters is a 2025 Netflix animated musical film directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and produced by Sony Pictures Animation, streaming worldwide since June 20, 2025. The story follows the K-pop girl group HUNTR/X, whose members lead double lives as demon hunters, as they face off against the rival boy band Saja Boys — who are secretly demons themselves. Its soundtrack became a full-blown cultural phenomenon: the film is Netflix's most-watched original film ever, and the breakout single "Golden" by HUNTR/X became the first song by a female K-pop act to top the Billboard Hot 100. Below, we break down every song on the soundtrack, the artists behind the music, the chart records it has set, and the official trailer. For more animated movie music, check out our Toy Story 5 soundtrack songs guide.

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Image: Netflix / Sony Pictures Animation (official trailer still).

KPop Demon Hunters — Movie Facts

Film: KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
Directors: Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans
Producers: Aron Warner
Release/Streaming Date: June 20, 2025 (Netflix)
Studio: Sony Pictures Animation
Voice Cast: Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, Lee Byung-hun
Score: Marcelo Zarvos
Label: Republic Records
Story: HUNTR/X — Rumi, Mira and Zoey — lead double lives as demon hunters; rival boy band Saja Boys are secretly demons.

Soundtrack — Song List

The official KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack album was released on June 20, 2025 by Republic Records and features 12 tracks:

1. "Takedown" — TWICE (Jeongyeon, Jihyo, Chaeyoung)
2. "How It's Done" — HUNTR/X
3. "Soda Pop" — Saja Boys
4. "Golden" — HUNTR/X
5. "Strategy" — TWICE
6. "Takedown" — HUNTR/X
7. "Your Idol" — Saja Boys
8. "Free" — Rumi & Jinu
9. "What It Sounds Like" — HUNTR/X
10. "Love Maybe" — MeloMance
11. "Path" — Jokers
12. "Score Suite" — Marcelo Zarvos

Republic Records also released a Deluxe Edition of the album on September 5, 2025, adding new tracks including "Prologue (Hunter's Mantra)" and "Jinu's Lament" alongside sing-along, instrumental and a cappella versions of the songs. Fans of fantasy film music can also read our Children of Blood and Bone soundtrack coverage.

The Artists Behind the Music

The songs on the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack were written and produced by Teddy Park, 24, Danny Chung, Ido, Vince, Kush and Dominsuk of TheBlackLabel, the powerhouse K-pop production house behind some of the genre's biggest hits. The film's original score was composed by Marcelo Zarvos, whose music underpins the film's emotional and action-heavy moments. For more K-pop reading, see our SPAGHETTI lyrics — LE SSERAFIM ft. j-hope of BTS.

Chart Records & Awards

"Golden" by HUNTR/X reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and held the top spot for 8 consecutive weeks — the first female K-pop song ever to top the Hot 100, and the longest 21st-century #1 reign by a female group.

The film became the FIRST film soundtrack in history with four songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 at the same time: "Golden" at #1, "Your Idol" at #4, "Soda Pop" at #5 and "How It's Done" at #10.

The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack album reached #1 on the Billboard 200 in the chart weeks of September 20 and October 11, 2025.

RIAA certifications: "Golden" is certified Double Platinum in the US, while "How It's Done", "Soda Pop", "Your Idol" and "What It Sounds Like" are all certified Platinum. The album itself went double platinum in the US in October 2025.

"Golden" won Best Original Song at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards and at the 98th Academy Awards, with the film winning Best Animated Feature at both ceremonies. The song also won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media on February 1, 2026. A sequel has been confirmed and is in development.

For another recent K-pop chart milestone, read about Jennie and Tame Impala's Dracula K-pop chart record, and don't miss our Wicked: For Good soundtrack and movie details for another big movie-music release of the season.

Watch the Official Video

Watch the official Netflix trailer for KPop Demon Hunters below.

FAQs

Q: When was KPop Demon Hunters released on Netflix?

A: KPop Demon Hunters premiered on Netflix on June 20, 2025, where it went on to become the platform's most-watched original film ever.

Q: Who sings "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters?

A: "Golden" is performed by HUNTR/X, the fictional girl group at the center of the film. It became the first female K-pop song to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Q: Who are HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys?

A: HUNTR/X is the film's fictional K-pop girl group — Rumi, Mira and Zoey — who secretly fight demons. The Saja Boys are their rival boy band, who are secretly demons themselves.

Q: Where can I listen to the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack?

A: The soundtrack album, released by Republic Records, is available on all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.