K-pop group Huntr/x's soundtrack has taken the world by storm, leaving critics and fans alike in awe of its cinematic quality. The animated film tells the story of Korean girl band Huntr/x who battle soul-hungry demons through song, and the soundtrack, a collection of emotionally charged and devilishly catchy hits, has become a platinum-rated phenomenon.
The four-track US Top 10 simultaneous entry is a historic moment for K-pop, and soaring lead single Golden has broken records as the world's most-streamed new song. The film's success has earned it a Golden Globe win and an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song. If Golden wins both awards, it will be the first original song from an animated film to achieve this feat.
Ian Eisendrath, executive music producer of the film, attributes the soundtrack's appeal to its unusually collaborative songwriting process and K-pop's inherent theatricality. "K-pop is larger than life, a whiplash in the best way possible," he says. The film's writer credits the collaboration with Huntr/x's lead vocalist Ejae for delivering lyrics that capture the band members' real-life experiences.
Ejae, born in Seoul and raised in New Jersey before returning to South Korea, drew on her own struggles with identity and perfectionism when writing Golden. "I always connected with Rumi and [her bandmates] Zoey and Mira," she says. Her vocals for the film's title track were met with critical acclaim, and she has since become a sought-after performer.
The soundtrack's success has not only boosted Huntr/x's popularity but also catapulted its members to international stardom. Real-life vocalist Audrey Nuna and singer Rei Ami have gained tens of millions of listeners, while the soundtrack's success is likely to contribute to The Black Label gaining significant investment ahead of a rumored IPO stock launch.
For Ejae, K-pop Demon Hunters' success has opened doors she never thought possible. "A dream I had shelved for a very long time, that I never thought I needed to open up again … is open," she says, reflecting on the opportunities presented by her newfound fame.
As Huntr/x's popularity continues to soar, fans are eagerly awaiting their next move – whether it be a sequel or solo projects. For now, the real-life talent remains in the spotlight, basking in the success of K-pop Demon Hunters' groundbreaking soundtrack.
The four-track US Top 10 simultaneous entry is a historic moment for K-pop, and soaring lead single Golden has broken records as the world's most-streamed new song. The film's success has earned it a Golden Globe win and an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song. If Golden wins both awards, it will be the first original song from an animated film to achieve this feat.
Ian Eisendrath, executive music producer of the film, attributes the soundtrack's appeal to its unusually collaborative songwriting process and K-pop's inherent theatricality. "K-pop is larger than life, a whiplash in the best way possible," he says. The film's writer credits the collaboration with Huntr/x's lead vocalist Ejae for delivering lyrics that capture the band members' real-life experiences.
Ejae, born in Seoul and raised in New Jersey before returning to South Korea, drew on her own struggles with identity and perfectionism when writing Golden. "I always connected with Rumi and [her bandmates] Zoey and Mira," she says. Her vocals for the film's title track were met with critical acclaim, and she has since become a sought-after performer.
The soundtrack's success has not only boosted Huntr/x's popularity but also catapulted its members to international stardom. Real-life vocalist Audrey Nuna and singer Rei Ami have gained tens of millions of listeners, while the soundtrack's success is likely to contribute to The Black Label gaining significant investment ahead of a rumored IPO stock launch.
For Ejae, K-pop Demon Hunters' success has opened doors she never thought possible. "A dream I had shelved for a very long time, that I never thought I needed to open up again … is open," she says, reflecting on the opportunities presented by her newfound fame.
As Huntr/x's popularity continues to soar, fans are eagerly awaiting their next move – whether it be a sequel or solo projects. For now, the real-life talent remains in the spotlight, basking in the success of K-pop Demon Hunters' groundbreaking soundtrack.
they're not just killing it on the charts but also breaking records and raking in the awards...it's amazing to see ejae's story go from "struggling artist" to international icon 
her songwriting process is so transparent and genuine, you can really feel the emotions pouring out of those lyrics 
what's next for these four? a sequel or some solo projects? either way, i'm hyped to keep following huntr/x's journey 
! k-pop's cinematic quality has finally gotten the recognition it deserves 
Huntr/x's soundtrack is NOT just a one-hit wonder - their collaborations with Ejae are pure MAGIC 
and I'm obsessed with Rumi's lyrics that speak straight to my soul 
#KpopDemons #HuntrXForever 
they're like, breaking all the rules and making music that's actually good 
like, who knew k-pop could be so cinematic? i love how ejae drew from her own experiences to write golden - it makes the song even more special. and can we talk about the collaboration process? it sounds like everyone came together and created something truly magical 
, finally making waves globally! Huntr/x's cinematic sound track is giving me life 
. And now Huntr/x are living proof that you can make it big without being tied down by one genre or label. The collaboration with Ejae was key, she's got an incredible voice and her lyrics just pop 
And I love how they collaborated with Ejae, her vocals in Golden were sooo good 
Can't wait to find out!
she's literally giving me chills every time I watch the film's title track performance. And it's so cool how the collaboration between Huntr/x and the film team resulted in something truly special 
. The fact that Golden broke records as the world's most-streamed new song is just insane 
. the film's success is no surprise tho - k-pop always brings the drama and energy 
. and now we get to see huntr/x's members shining in their own right 
can't wait for more music from these talented artists! 
that song gives me all the feels every time i listen to it. i love how ejae drew from her own experiences with identity and perfectionism when writing it, it makes the music even more relatable and authentic 
that would be insane!!! 
. Anyway, The Black Label is gonna make bank off this... IPO stock launch sounds like a solid plan 
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she's an inspiration to so many young artists. the fact that her vocals were met with critical acclaim is no surprise though, she's got talent oozing from every pore 
as for huntr/x going solo or sequel, i'm all for it... let them explore their creativity and see what they come up with next 
The fact that Huntr/x's popularity is opening doors for them to pursue solo projects and maybe even an IPO is just amazing 
golden is definitely the song of the year
. yeah huntr/x's soundtrack is fire and all, but it's not like they're the first k-pop group to make some sick music 
. i'm not buying it (pun intended) 
. golden might've broken some records, but what about when the music stops? are they gonna be able to sustain this momentum?