The Netflix animated film "K-Pop Demon Hunters" is creating a global phenomenon and continuing its box office success, while its OST album has also maintained high rankings on the U.S. Billboard charts.
According to an article released by Billboard on the 18th (local time), the OST for "K-Pop Demon Hunters" ranked second for the week of the 23rd, maintaining its highest ranking. It has reached the second position for three consecutive weeks. The album started at 8th place upon its debut, and has since moved among the top positions, achieving rankings of 2nd, 3rd, and 5th.
Sales have also steadily increased. This week, the sales of the "K-Pop Demon Hunters" OST recorded 104,000 copies, a 4% increase from the previous week, setting a new high since its release. Cumulative sales have totaled 639,000 copies. Up until the current 8th week since release, the sales have shown an upward trend each week.
The included track "Golden" is observed to have a high probability of ranking number one on the Billboard main singles chart, "Hot 100," for two consecutive weeks. If it actually reaches the top, it will set records simultaneously in both the album and singles categories.
American country singer Morgan Wallen's "I'm the Problem" has maintained its number one position on the "Billboard 200" for the 11th consecutive week. Japanese metal band Babymetal debuted at 9th place with their new release "METAL FORTH."