Three songs from the original soundtrack of the K-pop-themed Netflix animation ″K-Pop Demon Hunters″ have made their way into the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. This achievement marks the first time since 1996 that three songs from a single film have simultaneously charted on the Hot 100.

As of the Billboard charts released on the 18th, ″Golden,″ which held the top spot last week, has dropped to second place. ″Your Idol″ has climbed to fourth, while ″Soda Pop″ has reached tenth. ″Your Idol,″ performed by the grim reaper boy group Lion Boyz, moved up four spots from eighth place last week. ″Soda Pop,″ also by Lion Boyz, entered the top 10 for the first time after ranking 14th previously.

″Golden,″ sung by the girl group Huntrix, slipped one position this week. It is uncommon for multiple songs from a single film’s soundtrack to appear on the Billboard singles chart. Local media reports indicate that ″K-Pop Demon Hunters″ is the first film since ″Waiting To Exhale″ in 1996 to have three songs simultaneously enter the Hot 100 Top 10.

This milestone further highlights K-pop’s global popularity. The genre has already gained immense traction in various countries, and the fusion of K-pop with animation is creating new market opportunities.

″K-Pop Demon Hunters″ uniquely blends K-pop and animation, drawing significant interest from both K-pop enthusiasts and animation fans alike. The series showcases the allure of K-pop in diverse ways, offering fans a fresh experience.

The success of K-pop soundtracks on U.S. charts can be attributed to the combined efforts of K-pop artists and their dedicated fanbase. Through music promotions and global tours, K-pop artists have steadily expanded their reach, leading to impressive chart performances.

K-pop’s influence extends beyond music, permeating various cultural sectors. Artists are engaging in multiple fields, including animation, dramas, and films, contributing to the globalization of K-pop.

The OST performance of ″K-Pop Demon Hunters″ illustrates that K-pop is evolving beyond a mere music genre into a cultural phenomenon. K-pop has firmly established itself as a global trend, and this trajectory is expected to continue.

The development of K-pop is significantly impacting markets beyond Asia, particularly in the West, as artists explore diverse genres and styles. K-pop has become a globally recognized cultural icon.

The success of ″K-Pop Demon Hunters″ showcases the new potential of K-pop, and continued activity from K-pop artists is anticipated. The genre is expanding its influence beyond music, branching into various cultural content.