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In a surprising turn of events, the fictional boy band Lion Boys from the animated series ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ has taken the music world by storm. Their hit song ‘Your Idol’ secured the second spot on U.S. Spotify, surpassing BTS’s previous record with ‘Dynamite,’ which peaked at third in 2020. This achievement places Lion Boys alongside BTS as the only K-Pop boy bands to break into the top 10 on U.S. Spotify, solidifying their presence in the competitive music landscape.
The excitement doesn’t end there. Recently, BTS leader RM was seen humming along to Lion Boys’ catchy track ‘Soda Pop.’ This sparked discussions about a potential collaboration between these two iconic groups. Maggie Kang, the director of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters,’ emphasized the harmony between fans of both bands. She hinted at a possible partnership that could bridge the gap between real and fictional K-Pop acts.
Additionally, the fictional girl group Huntress, also featured in the series, has been making waves with their single ‘Golden.’ This track recently reached the third spot on U.S. Spotify, tying with the record held by BLACKPINK. The soundtrack album for ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ debuted at eighth on the Billboard 200, marking it as the highest entry for a soundtrack released this year. Notably, ‘Your Idol’ and ‘Golden’ have both secured positions on the Billboard Hot 100, entering at 77th and 81st places, respectively.
Produced by SONY PICTURES, ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ has captured viewers’ hearts with its imaginative storyline. The beloved K-Pop girl group Huntress takes on the role of heroes battling evil spirits offstage. Since its release on June 20, the series has gained remarkable popularity. It amassed 9.2 million views in its first week and doubled to an astonishing 24.2 million in the second week. This surge in viewership propelled the show into Netflix’s Top 10 in 93 countries, achieving the number one spot in 33 of those nations.
As Lion Boys continue to rise in the music world, their journey showcases the power of creativity and storytelling in K-Pop. With potential collaborations and the growing popularity of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters,’ audiences eagerly anticipate what the future holds for these fictional yet fascinating musical icons.
Key Highlights:
- Lion Boys reached second place on U.S. Spotify with ‘Your Idol.’
- Huntress secured third place with ‘Golden.’
- The soundtrack debuted at eighth on the Billboard 200.
- The series amassed over 24 million views in its second week.
This dynamic interaction between virtual and real K-Pop bands demonstrates the influence of storytelling in music. Fans are excited about potential collaborations that could further enrich K-Pop culture globally.
This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.
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