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Straits Times
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Fictional boy band Saja Boys top Spotify US chart with Your Idol
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Your Idol are performed by Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, Kevin Woo and samUIL Lee as Saja Boys in KPop Demon Hunters. SEOUL – Saja Boys, a fictional boy band from Netflix's hit animation KPop Demon Hunters (2025), has topped the US Spotify chart. Your Idol, performed by Saja Boys for the film's original soundtrack (OST), reached No. 1 on the Daily Top Songs chart in the US, according to the platform on July 5. Only three K-pop tracks have reached the top spot on Spotify's US chart: Seven (2023) by Jungkook of K-pop boy band BTS, Who (2024) by BTS' Jimin, and Apt. (2024) by Rose of K-pop girl group Blackpink and American singer Bruno Mars. Other tracks from KPop Demon Hunters are also climbing the US Spotify charts, with Golden landing at No. 2, How It's Done at No. 8, and Soda Pop at No. 10. The film follows a popular girl group, Huntrix, as they fight to protect the human world from demons while competing with Saja Boys, a boy band born in the demon realm, with both groups gradually revealing their true identities. In the soundtrack, Your Idol and Soda Pop are performed by Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, Kevin Woo and SamUIL Lee as Saja Boys, while Golden and How It's Done are Huntrix's tracks, performed by Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami. On Spotify's Global Top 50 chart, Golden was No. 3, while Your Idol placed at No. 5 as of July 7 noon. Five other tracks from the album also entered the Global Top 50. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Construction starts on Cross Island Line Phase 2; 6 MRT stations in S'pore's west ready by 2032 Singapore New SkillsFuture requirements from April 2026 to mandate regular training for adult educators Singapore MPs should not ask questions to 'clock numbers'; focus should be improving S'poreans' lives: Seah Kian Peng Singapore Sequencing and standards: Indranee on role of Leader of the House Asia Australian woman found guilty of all counts in mushroom murders case Singapore askST Jobs: Facing intrusive demands from your employer? Here's what you can do Singapore NUS College draws 10,000 applications for 400 places, showing strong liberal arts interest Singapore Life After... blazing biomedical research trail in S'pore: Renowned scientist breaks new ground at 59 The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack album entered the Billboard 200 at No. 8, while tracks including Your Idol and Golden have charted on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100. The OST features a strong K-pop flavour, backed by an impressive line-up of producers who have shaped the global K-pop scene. Kush and Vince from South Korean record label The Black Label, led by star producer Teddy Park, known for his work with boy band BigBang and Blackpink, participated in the album. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Saja Boys top Spotify US chart with 'Your Idol'
Soundtracks of 'K-pop Demon Hunters' rises on global charts Saja Boys, a fictional boy band from Netflix's K-pop animation 'K-pop Demon Hunters,' has topped the US Spotify chart. According to Spotify on Saturday, 'Your Idol,' performed by Saja Boys for the film's original soundtrack, reached No. 1 on the platform's Daily Top Songs chart in the US. Only three K-pop tracks have previously reached the top spot on Spotify's US chart: BTS Jungkook's 'Seven,' BTS Jimin's 'Who,' and Blackpink Rose's 'APT.' Other tracks from 'K-pop Demon Hunters' are also climbing the US Spotify charts, with 'Golden' landing at No. 2, 'How It's Done' at No. 8, and 'Soda Pop' at No. 10. On Spotify's Global Top 50 chart, 'Golden' ranked at No. 3, while 'Your Idol' placed at No. 7 as of 2:45 p.m. Korean time. Five other tracks from the album also entered the Global Top 50. The 'K-pop Demon Hunters' soundtrack album also entered the Billboard 200 at No. 8, while tracks including 'Your Idol' and 'Golden' have charted on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100. The film follows a popular girl group, Huntr/x, as they fight to protect the human world from demons while competing with Saja Boys, a boy band born in the demon realm, with both groups gradually revealing their true identities. In the soundtrack, 'Your Idol' and 'Soda Pop' are performed by Saja Boys, while 'Golden' and 'How It's Done' are Hunt/ix's tracks. The OST features a strong K-pop flavor, backed by an impressive lineup of producers who have shaped the global K-pop scene. Kush and Vince from The Black Label, led by star producer Teddy, known for his work with Big Bang and Blackpink, participated in the album.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
‘KPop Demon Hunters' faces backlash over ‘Napalm Era' lyric amid praise for Netflix debut
Since its release on Netflix on June 20, 2025, the animated musical fantasy film KPop Demon Hunters has received widespread praise for its engaging story and execution. However, the film has recently faced criticism over a lyric in its opening song, How It's Done, performed by Ejae, Rei Ami, and Audrey Nuna and written by Ejae, Danny Chung, and Mark Sonnenblick. The song plays during a scene where protagonists Rumi, Zoey, and Mira fight demons on their way to perform for a stadium of fans. While the track promotes themes of confidence and empowerment, it includes the lyric 'Fit check for my napalm era,' which has been criticised by Vietnamese viewers who have highlighted its insensitivity due to the historical context of the Vietnam War. Many Vietnamese viewers have taken to social media to express concerns, noting that the reference to 'napalm era' recalls the extensive use of napalm by the United States during the Vietnam War, leading to severe civilian casualties and long-term health impacts. Between 1963 and 1973, American forces dropped hundreds of thousands of tonnes of napalm in Vietnam, causing devastation across many regions. Napalm, a highly flammable substance that clings to the skin and burns at extremely high temperatures, became a symbol of the destruction associated with the war. Viewers are calling for greater awareness of the term's implications, particularly given the film's popularity in Vietnam. Despite the controversy, KPop Demon Hunters continues to perform strongly on Netflix, but the discussion around the lyric reflects ongoing conversations about historical sensitivity in global media.
Tatler Asia
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Every K-pop song from ‘K-pop Demon Hunters' that you need to add to your playlist
From HUNTR/X's catchy debut anthem to the Saja Boys' villainous tracks, here's every K-pop song from 'K-pop Demon Hunters' that will have you hitting repeat K-pop Demon Hunters on Netlix is a bold entry in animated cinema, blending concert spectacle with a K-pop-inspired narrative about friendship, identity and empowerment. It is an ode to K-pop, a stirring tale of female empowerment, a poignant story about self-acceptance and the ultimate concert movie experience. With its mix of demon-slaying action, stylised visuals and a polished soundtrack, the film explores the cultural force of K-pop, doing so to a soundtrack that refuses to leave your head. And with songs that are certified bops—from Huntr/X's stage-stealing 'How It's Done' to the effervescent 'Soda Pop' by the Saja Boys to Twice's 'Takedown' and the climactic 'What It Sounds Like' by Huntr/X—it hits all the right notes. Don't miss: Loved 'Kpop Demon Hunters'? Here are 5 animated movies and television shows to watch next
Mint
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘K-Pop: Demon Hunters', starring Ahn Hyo-seop, drops anthem ‘How It's Done' as Netflix release nears on THIS date
The high-octane K-pop track 'How It's Done' is fast becoming the heartbeat of Netflix's much-anticipated animated film 'K-Pop: Demon Hunters', set to release globally on 20 June 2025. Performed by Huntrix — the fictional girl group at the centre of the story — 'How It's Done' fuses sharp choreography with fierce lyrics that celebrate strength, confidence, and girl power. Watch a snippet of the track here: Already available on streaming platforms, the track made its first appearance in the film's official trailer, soundtracking a gravity-defying sequence where the three heroines leap from an aircraft mid-battle and land directly onto a stage in front of screaming fans. The film follows Rumi, Mira, and Zoey — members of Huntrix — who live double lives as global K-pop idols and secret demon hunters. As they take on a rival boy band, the Saja Boys, who are actually demons in disguise, their music becomes both a battle cry and a source of identity. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, with a screenplay co-written alongside Hannah McMechan and Danya Jimenez, the film promises an action-packed ride. Arden Cho lends her voice to Rumi, the group's leader, while Ahn Hyo-seop plays Jinu, head of the rival boy band — the Saja Boys — who are revealed to be demons in disguise. The cast also includes May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, and Ken Jeong, who voices Huntrix's over-the-top manager, Bobby. Legendary Korean actor Lee Byung-hun voices a mysterious character yet to be revealed. With music, action, and a fresh take on K-pop fandom, 'K-Pop: Demon Hunters' looks ready to cast a spell on audiences worldwide.
