Netflix's Fictional K-pop Group Just Beat a Real BTS Record
Briefly

The Saja Boys from the animated film Kpop Demon Hunters have become a major force in the music charts, with their song 'Your Idol' hitting No. 2 on Spotify. This surpasses BTS's release 'Dynamite,' which is now at No. 3. The Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack, featuring real K-pop acts and performed by well-known artists, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, marking it as the highest of the year. Another group, Huntr/x, is also performing well on the charts, tying with Blackpink for records in the group category.
The Saja Boys, the villainous soul-snatching quintet from Netflix's June 20 animated film, Kpop Demon Hunters, are the hottest boy group in the country on Spotify.
Their song 'Your Idol' hit No. 2 on Spotify's U.S. ranking on July 3, surpassing BTS's No. 3 hit, 'Dynamite,' to become the highest-charting track by a K-pop boy group ever.
The Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack entered the 'Billboard 200' at No. 8 this week, making it the highest-debuting soundtrack of the year.
Huntr/x, the titular demon hunters performed by Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, are charting just behind the Saja Boys at No. 3 on the U.S. Spotify chart with 'Golden.'
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