‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Soundtrack Goes Platinum After Record-Breaking Global Success

The worldwide sensation KPop Demon Hunters has added another major achievement to its growing list — the film’s original soundtrack has officially gone Platinum.

The three lead vocalists behind the hit soundtrack, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, who voice Rumi, Mira, and Zoey in the animated film, were surprised with Platinum plaques during their appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week. The trio reacted with shock and excitement as Fallon revealed the honor live on air.

You can see the moment at around the 12-minute mark of the video below.

That was not the only milestone the movie’s songs hit. On Wednesday (Oct. 8), not only did the soundtrack go Platinum — meaning it has moved one million units in the U.S. — but so did multiple individual songs, including “How It’s Done” and “What It Sounds Like,” both by the movie’s heroes Huntr/x, and “Soda Pop” and “Your Idol” by their in-film antagonists the Saja Boys. The film’s breakout song, Huntr/x’s “Golden,” was certified double Platinum.

The film follows the fictional K-pop girl group Huntr/x, who secretly lead double lives as demon hunters. By day, they dominate the pop charts, but by night, they protect their fans from supernatural forces using the power of music. The premise has captivated a global audience, turning the film into a breakout hit that has swept awards and broken streaming records.

“Golden” became a runaway success, climbing to No. 1 in countries around the world. Meanwhile, music by the the Saja Boys has also gained popularity, making them the highest-charting K-pop boy band in U.S. Spotify history, despite not existing outside the film.

EJAE, who co-wrote several of the songs on the soundtrack, revealed that the inspiration for “Golden” popped up in an unexpected moment. She said the melody came to her while she was on the way to a dentist appointment. After hearing what she described as the song’s “beautiful intro,” she quickly recorded a voice note so she wouldn’t forget the idea.