Fictional K-pop group Saja Boys beat BTS, Blackpink in US charts
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Has “Soda Pop” by Saja Boys been on repeat in your head or your TikTok FYP lately? You’re not alone.
What started as a fictional soundtrack to a Netflix animated film has turned into a full-on global music takeover.
“K-Pop Demon Hunters,” an animated musical fantasy released June 20, has not only taken over Netflix’s most-watched list with over 33 million views in just two weeks, but its original soundtrack is now breaking real-world K-pop records.
Most recently, the song “Your Idol” by fictional boy band Saja Boys soared to No. 1 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs chart in the US.
That feat officially makes them the highest-charting K-pop group in US Spotify history, even surpassing BTS’ “Dynamite,” which previously peaked at No. 3 in 2020.
And the milestones don’t end there. The film’s girl group counterpart, Huntr/x, came in strong with their track “Golden” claiming the No. 2 spot, surpassing K-pop global group Blackpink as the highest-charting female K-pop group on Spotify’s US chart.
Moreover, “Golden” has since been released as an official single by Republic Records, with Netflix pushing it for awards consideration, according to Variety.
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The man behind the voice of Saja Boys’ leader Jinu is none other than Korean Canadian actor Ahn Hyo-seop.
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Fans of the actor may recall that he once trained under JYP Entertainment and almost debuted alongside GOT7.
Known in his trainee days as Paul, Ahn is now living out his idol dreams through animation. He even covered the track “Free” from the film’s soundtrack and shared it on social media, sparking excitement across his fanbase.
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With slick choreography, otherworldly action sequences and songs that resonate beyond the screen, “K-Pop Demon Hunters” is proving that even fictional idols can cause real-world chart chaos. The soundtrack has even cracked the top 10 on the Billboard 200, which is the highest debut for a soundtrack this year.
Looks like the Saja Boys are playing no games. Fictional or not, they’re here and they’re charting. More songs?
