Seen the movie? Then you already know the soundtrack hits different. Your playlist isn’t complete without them.
KPop Demon Hunters (2025, Netflix, Sony) is a hit animated musical urban fantasy film. It follows a K-pop girl group called Huntr/x, composed of Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, who lead glamorous lives as global idols — and double as secret demon hunters. Their mission is to protect fans and humanity by wielding the power of their music against supernatural threats.
When a rival K-pop boy band called the Saja Boys enters the scene, things get complicated. They’re demons in disguise sent to weaken the protective barrier, the Honmoon. Tensions rise as personal secrets come to light, especially Rumi’s half-demon heritage and the emotional ties that bind her to the enigmatic Saja Boys’ leader, Jinu.
The songs are crucial to the film’s story, creating a pre-existing storyline and dramatic context for listeners who had seen the movie. The music was produced by a team of K-pop experts, such as Teddy Park (producer for BLACKPINK) and Lindgren (collaborator with BTS), ensuring the sound was authentic to the genre.
The album features a well-balanced mix of K-pop styles, from ballads to high-energy rap tracks, appealing to a broad range of listeners. The soundtrack included songs by real-life K-pop group TWICE, lending authenticity to the project.
Personally, I also love how some songs of the album reflect the characters’ self-acceptance and self-love. For example, the song What It Sounds Like by Huntr/x shows how Rumi isn’t ashamed of her demon patterns anymore and is willing to show her true self in front of her friends and fans.
I really do recommend listening to the album, especially after watching the movie. It ties the storyline to the lyrics, blending them into emotion you can actually feel.
Songs from KPop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack) that topped the U.S. Spotify chart:
- Golden by Huntr/x: this anthemic track became the biggest hit, reaching #1 both in the U.S. and globally.
- Soda Pop by Saja Boys: the catchy, infectious debut was immediately popular.
- Your Idol by Saja Boys: a darker, villainous track.
- TWICE’s end-credit song Takedown originally by Huntr/x: launched with a viral TikTok dance challenge.
