KPop Demon Hunters: 7 Major Records Broken by the Movie

Cover Image edited by Sportskeeda (Image via Netflix)
Cover Image edited by Sportskeeda (Image via Netflix)

KPop Demon Hunters has gained worldwide recognition since its release on Netflix. This groundbreaking original film blends two incredibly recognized genres in exciting and unpredictable ways.

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The film tells the fascinating story of talented K-pop stars who fight dangerous demons secretly. This unique concept has captured viewers around the world and created a lot of buzz.

The movie has broken many impressive records, as has been the case with this remarkable phenomenon. The movie's widespread popularity goes far beyond just streaming viewership and numbers. Its catchy soundtrack has also made significant history in the music industry.

KPop Demon Hunters proves that original creative content can easily compete with major establishment franchises. The movie has effectively set entirely new standards for urban animated pictures. Its tremendous impact reaches both the established film and music industries simultaneously.

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The audiences from different countries have enthusiastically embraced the compelling story. The unexpected success has genuinely surprised even the most experienced Netflix executives. KPop Demon Hunters accurately demonstrates how visionary creative ideas can transform into global cultural phenomena.


7 major records broken by Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters

1) Netflix's top animated film achievement

A still from the show (Image via Netflix)
A still from the show (Image via Netflix)

KPop Demon Hunters reportedly turned into Netflix's most-watched original animated film of all time. The groundbreaking movie successfully beat various popular storylines on the streaming platform. A few movies, like Klaus and Nimona, had previously held such impressive records for years. The new movie completely surpassed them in the past within just a few short weeks.

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Netflix has consistently produced many popular animated movies over the past years. However, none have ever reached this remarkable level of unpredictable success before.

KPop Demon Hunters successfully attracted devoted audiences of all different backgrounds and ages. The movie's unique story effectively appealed to various diverse viewers worldwide. The appealing crossover significantly helped break various viewing records across different demographics. Netflix executives have officially called it the biggest animated hit in the history of the company.

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2) Soundtrack chart domination success

A still from the show (Image via Netflix)
A still from the show (Image via Netflix)

The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack made big music history across various charts and platforms. It officially became this year's top charting film soundtrack on big music platforms.

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The complete album reached truly impressive positions on all prominent international charts. Even Billboard 200 notably featured the soundtrack in its coveted top ten positions. All streaming numbers far exceeded all industry expectations, far beyond the film itself.

Single tracks from the movie regularly played on radio stations worldwide. Even professional music critics consistently praised the album's exceptional production and quality.

The soundtrack attracted both dedicated mainstream and K-pop listeners. KPop Demon Hunters effectively proved that animated movies could produce genuine hit music. The album's tremendous success significantly aided in promoting the film even further. A lot of dedicated fans eagerly bought digital copies of the complete soundtrack.

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3) Sustained viewing success pattern

A still from the show (Image via Netflix)
A still from the show (Image via Netflix)

KPop Demon Hunters achieved something no Netflix movie had accomplished before in the history of the platform. The film consistently set refreshing viewership peaks five full weeks after its initial release. Most typical movies see steadily declining numbers after their initial week.

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This exceptional film continued gaining new fans instead of losing them. And week after week, more and more people watched and discovered the film. Consistent social media buzz effectively kept the momentum stable.

Moreover, word-of-mouth recommendations by the fans brought new viewers to the platform. The movie stayed in Netflix's competitive top five for a long time.

KPop Demon Hunters displayed absolute power and longevity in the entertainment landscape. The unconventional pattern had never been previously witnessed on the streaming platform. The sustained success greatly impressed entertainment experts and industry analysts.

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4) Individual song achievement success

A still from the show (Image via Netflix)
A still from the show (Image via Netflix)

The popular son Golden from K-pop Demon Hunters broke many significant records. It reached the top of Billboard's main chart for many weeks. This achievement marked the first time a fictional group topped major charts.

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The song also performed well on all streaming platforms around the world. Spotify users played Golden a lot of times every day across different countries. The track gained a lot of popularity in South Korea as well. It achieved the rare perfect all-kill status there among critics.

This means the song reached the top of the Korean charts simultaneously. The show created a completely genuine musical sensation that transcended fiction. The unpredictable success bridged the game between reality and fiction effectively.

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5) All-time Netflix rankings achievement

A still from the show (Image via Netflix)
A still from the show (Image via Netflix)

KPop Demon Hunters successfully entered Netflix's top five most-watched films ever created. The movie reached an impressive 158.8 million views within just a few months. Only three other films currently have higher total view counts on the platform. These include major Hollywood productions and high-end star-studded movies with huge budgets.

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An animated original reaching this level genuinely surprised various industry observers. KPop Demon Hunters effectively successfully competed with big-budget live-action blockbusters. The remarkable achievement proved animation's big commercial potential in modern entertainment.


6) International chart success story

A still from the show (Image via Netflix)
A still from the show (Image via Netflix)

The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack completely dominated international charts across various countries. Australia's ARIA album chart featured the soundtrack in first position for a long time. It held this notable position for four consecutive weeks without coming down.

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The animated movies before this had significantly less success and shorter chart runs. The Trolls soundtrack had previously held the record before this. KPop Demon Hunters surpassed that previous achievement quite easily and impressively.


7) K-pop Genre Records Broken

A still from the show (Image via Netflix)
A still from the show (Image via Netflix)

The show not only broke world records. It also broke K-pop-specific records across the industry. The fictional group Huntr /x turned into the top streaming female K-pop act on platforms. They surpassed real established groups of the K-pop industry in certain crucial metrics.

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The male group Saja Boys also set recognized records simultaneously. Their song, Your Idol, topped charts previously dominated exclusively by BTS. These fictional groups achieved what real K-pop stars had not accomplished. KPop Demon Hunters effectively blurred the lines between reality and fiction.


The show has permanently redefined creation and popularity for Netflix originals. The movie broke seven big records across other categories. Its impact extends beyond entertainment metrics. KPop Demon Hunters have influenced industries permanently.

Edited by Mannjari Gupta
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