Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters is basking on the success with the animated series breakimg several streaming records on Netflix. Take a look at the top 10 records that the animated musical has broken.
Record breaker KPop Demon Hunters has smashed Netflix records, becoming the platform’s most-watched original animated movie. It surpassed hits like Klaus, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, Nimona, and The Mitchells vs. The Machines. This milestone cements it as Netflix’s most successful original IP in years, especially in the animation category.
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Soundtrack sensation The film’s soundtrack is dominating the charts, debuting at number 8 on the Billboard 200 and becoming the highest-charting movie OST of 2025. With 77.42 million streams, it has surpassed cultural hits like *Wicked*’s revival and even matched the popularity wave of Disney’s Encanto. It’s also the most successful soundtrack since Barbie’s release.
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Viewership record Unlike most Netflix hits that peak quickly, KPop Demon Hunters has shown rare staying power. Weeks after its debut, the film still ranks high in viewership charts and has even re-entered the top 5 multiple times. Remarkably, it hit a new peak in weekly viewership almost a month post-release, a feat no other Netflix film, original or licensed, has achieved.
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Golden’ triumph One standout track, Golden by the fictional band Huntr/x, has broken multiple records. It became the first song by a fictional group to top the Billboard 200 and reached number 2 on the U.S. Spotify charts. In South Korea, it achieved the coveted “perfect all-kill,” leading daily, weekly, and real-time charts simultaneously.
All-time ranking The film’s popularity has propelled it into Netflix’s all-time top 5 most-watched movies, with 158.8 million views. Only Don’t Look Up, Carry-On, and Red Notice remain ahead. Given its sustained momentum, industry watchers speculate it could claim the number one spot in the coming months.
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ARIA victory In Australia, the film’s OST topped the ARIA Albums Chart for four consecutive weeks, breaking the record for an animated movie soundtrack. Previously, Trolls held the crown for three weeks at number one. The success of Huntr/x and the Saja Boys’ music in the Australian market showcases its universal appeal.
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Fictional firsts Huntr/x, the in-film girl group, has made chart history as the first fictional act to crack the top 10 of the U.S. Streaming Songs Tally in its 12-year existence. This record reflects the growing power of fictionalised pop acts to resonate with real-world audiences.
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Surpassing BLACKPINK In a surprising twist, Huntr/x has outperformed real-world K-pop sensations like Blackpink on Spotify’s U.S. charts. Reaching the number two spot for most-streamed songs, the fictional group has cemented itself as the most-streamed female K-pop act on the platform. This milestone underscores the immersive storytelling and music production quality that made fans embrace Huntr/x as if it were a real band, bridging the gap between animated fiction and mainstream pop culture.
Saja Boys Surge The fictional male K-pop group from the film, Saja Boys, has also dominated streaming platforms. Their track Your Idol overtook BTS’s Dynamite in U.S. Spotify rankings and joined the elite ranks alongside Jung Kook’s Seven, Jimin’s Who, and Rosé’s Apt. at number one. Their villainous persona in the film contrasts with their real-world streaming success.
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Making history With Your Idol’s success, the Saja Boys became Spotify’s highest-charting K-pop group ever, an achievement no real-world group, not even BTS or Blackpink, has managed. This makes KPop Demon Hunters one of the rare films to create a fully fictional band whose music outperforms global superstars.
