K-Pop Demon Hunters achieved UK chart success as GOLDEN secured repeated number one placements and TWICE tracks rose again. The soundtrack positioned multiple songs in the UK Official Singles Chart Top 10. Korean fans also celebrated TWICE music gaining momentum through the movie’s global phenomenon.
K-Pop Demon Hunters Drives a Global Craze
The Netflix animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters has grown beyond a cultural release to become a worldwide phenomenon. Critics and fans highlight its vivid portrayal of idol culture, respectful nods to Korean tradition, and remarkable artistic quality. The film’s original soundtrack, in particular, has played a major role in fueling the global buzz.
GOLDEN Dominates the Official UK Chart
On August 29, according to the UK Official Singles Chart, HUNTR/X’s song GOLDEN once again secured the number one position. The track has remained on the chart for ten weeks, with three consecutive weeks at the top and four in total. With this achievement, GOLDEN set a new record for the longest time a K-pop act has ever stayed at number one. By contrast, Psy’s Gangnam Style reached the same peak in 2012 but lasted only a single week, underscoring HUNTR/X’s extraordinary success.
Multiple K-Pop Demon Hunters OST Songs in the Top 10
The success of K-Pop Demon Hunters does not end with GOLDEN. This week, three soundtrack songs entered the UK Official Singles Chart Top 10. The fictional rival group Saja Boys remained strong as well. Their energetic single Soda Pop slipped one position to number four yet held steady with six consecutive weeks on the chart. Their other track, Your Idol, stayed in sixth place for a ninth straight week. This parallel chart presence of HUNTR/X and Saja Boys has brought the movie’s on-screen rivalry into the real-world music landscape.
TWICE Songs Strengthen the Soundtrack
Another standout contribution to the soundtrack is Take Down, recorded in a special version by TWICE members Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung. The track climbed four spots from last week to number 27, its best showing to date, and has charted for five weeks straight. In total, four songs from K-Pop Demon Hunters remain in the UK Official Singles Top 100 this week. TWICE also saw renewed interest in their own music catalog. Their 14th mini album Strategy, featuring Megan Thee Stallion, re-entered the chart after the title track was briefly used in the film. It currently sits at number 38, extending its run to five consecutive weeks despite being released seven months ago.
K-Pop Demon Hunters Revives Attention for TWICE Tracks
The brief use of TWICE music in K-Pop Demon Hunters gave the group’s tracks a powerful second wind on the global stage. Even a 20-second snippet of Strategy in the movie helped push the song back onto the UK Official Singles Chart. The separate recognition of the TWICE version of Take Down further emphasized how much impact their contribution brought to the soundtrack. This renewed attention illustrates the synergy between cinematic storytelling and K-pop artists whose influence extends well beyond stage performances.
TWICE Popularity in Online Communities
Korean fans also took notice. On the MLBPARK community board, users expressed surprise that Strategy gained momentum despite such a short feature in the film. They showed satisfaction that the TWICE rendition of Take Down was separately tracked on the charts. MLBPARK, a community where many middle-aged men gather, has consistently shown strong affection for TWICE. For these fans, the use of TWICE songs in K-Pop Demon Hunters brought genuine delight and reinforced their lasting enthusiasm for the group.
The film’s soundtrack, led by GOLDEN and boosted by TWICE tracks, drove strong chart performance and captured global fan attention.
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Whoa, I didn’t know TWICE’s vocals were this good… I guess their dancing and performance have been overshadowing their singing all this time, lol. This song is amazing.