KPop Demon Hunters' fictional group Huntr/x matches Destiny's Child's 24-yr-old record — a feat even BLACKPINK hasn't achieved yet

Time of India

2 days ago

If you thought BLACKPINK was the biggest girl group in the world right now, KPop Demon Hunters' HUNTR/X just hit a Billboard milestone even Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa haven't reached in their nine-year run. While some might argue the group is fictional, it's important to remember that the people, especially the musical artists, behind it are very real. Since the Netflix animated film's debut in June, its popularity has kept soaring, with HUNTR/X now matching a 24-year-old Destiny's Child Billboard record. Scroll ahead to know more!
KPop Demon Hunters' HUNTR/X tops the Billboard Hot 100 chart
HUNTR/X just blew up the Billboard Hot 100 by claiming the number one spot with their smash hit Golden. But don't sleep on the real talent behind the scenes: Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami bring the fire with vocals that cut through the noise and a beat that hooks you instantly. The film's soundtrack has been hailed as straight-up a masterpiece, mixing raw emotion with catchy bangers that keep fans hooked from start to finish.
Meanwhile, HUNTR/x rivals Saja Boys are riding the wave too. Their track Your Idol crashed into the Billboard top 10 for the first time, charting at number 8. Another banger by the fictional boy group, Soda Pop, hit a killer number five on the Global 200, proving KPop Demon Hunters isn't just a movie; it's a cultural Takedown, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality while flipping the K-pop game on its head.
This week's top 10 on the #Hot100 (chart dated Aug. 16, 2025).Details: https://t.co/A1WymA36mP pic.twitter.com/fujSLQmp11
HUNTR/X matches Destiny's Child's 24-year-old Billboard record, beating BLACKPINK to it
With their fresh Billboard achievement, HUNTR/X has matched a 24-year-old Destiny's Child record by becoming the first girl group since them to hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Destiny's Child, made up of Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams, achieved this milestone back in 2001 with their iconic track Bootylicious. Since then, no girl group—not even global superstars BLACKPINK—has claimed the top spot on the Hot 100.
Notably, BLACKPINK's biggest Billboard moments came with Ice Cream featuring Selena Gomez, which peaked at number 13, and Kill This Love, which reached number 41.
What is K-Pop Demon Hunters about?
KPop Demon Hunters, a Netflix original animated film, is the wildest mashup of K-pop vibes and demon-slaying fantasy you didn't know you needed in 2025. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, it follows the girl group HUNTR/X, comprising Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, who lowkey fight demons using their insane musical powers. Talk about multitasking!
The voice cast includes Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo Seop, May Hong, Ji Young Yoo, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, and Lee Byung Hun.
The film was released on Netflix on June 20, 2025, and quickly became the most-watched animated movie on the platform. With the film's success that has stood the test of time, everyone's buzzing about sequels, a TV series, maybe even a stage musical. Basically, KPop Demon Hunters is here to stay and glow up even harder.
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