A Complete Guide to Every Song on the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Soundtrack

With demons, dance tracks and dazzling girl power, KPop Demon Hunters is taking Netflix — and the music charts — by storm.

The animated fantasy film, which premiered on June 20, centers on Rumi (voice acting by Arden Cho and vocals by EJAE), Mira (voice acting by May Hong and vocals by Audrey Nuna) and Zoey (voice acting by Ji-young Yoo and vocals by Rei Ami), members of the wildly popular K-pop girl group HUNTR/X. Behind the scenes, the trio secretly wield magical singing powers to defend humanity from demonic threats, including a rival demon boy band known as the Saja Boys.

Since its release, KPop Demon Hunters been on Netflix’s top 10 list in a whopping 93 countries. Meanwhile, the film’s soundtrack debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 and later soared to No. 3, making it the highest-charting animated soundtrack of 2025 and the biggest success in the category since Disney’s 2021 Encanto, according to Billboard. All of the songs are available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and more.

Executive music producer Ian Eisendrath — who previously worked on Broadway’s Come from Away and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building — was excited to incorporate “actual, hit-making K-pop artists” into the soundtrack to make the numbers as genuine as possible.

“I’ve always thought of K-pop as the most theatrical genre of pop, and so I was just instantly excited by the possibilities of what could happen in a narrative context with the K-pop songs,” Eisendrath told Netflix’s Tudum in June 2025. “I just felt like everything was really set up to be a special musical and narrative experience.”

Here’s a complete guide to every song on the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack.

“How It’s Done”

“How It’s Done,” performed by HUNTR/X, kicks off the action in KPop Demon Hunters. It plays during the film’s opening fight sequence, where the trio battles demons on their plane before making a dramatic landing at the final concert of their world tour.

“It was so important that we had something that felt like a K-pop hit [and] felt like when you first heard BLACKPINK,” Eisendrath told Tudum.

“It had to have that energy, it had to set up a unique sonic world for these three girls and how they sing together, and it also had to be a banging opening number that everyone just was drawn into,” he continued. “We went through several different iterations, trying to find a beat and a tempo.”

“Soda Pop”

“Soda Pop” marks the Saja Boys’ (Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, Kevin Woo and samUIL Lee) debut track in the film. The infectious tune, also featured in the movie’s trailer, showcases the boy band’s talent and sets them up as formidable musical rivals to HUNTR/X.

Eisendrath told Tudum that their goal with the song was to “create one of those super bubblegum-y K-pop boy band songs in the style of a song like ‘Butter’ [by BTS].”

“Golden”

“Golden” is HUNTR/X’s signature anthem. The song echoes throughout the film, serving as both a thematic centerpiece and emotional throughline.

“In a traditional film musical structure, this is the ‘I want’ song,” Eisendrath says. “The whole point is, ‘It’s all going to be golden. We want to fulfill our destiny.’ ”

“Strategy”

“Strategy,” a track by the real-life girl group TWICE, isn’t an original KPop Demon Hunters song, but it perfectly sets the tone as HUNTR/X returns to their apartment for a well-earned staycation.

While Mira and Zoey are ready to relax, Rumi suddenly drops their next single — thrusting the group right back into the spotlight.

“Takedown”

Fueled by their rivalry with the Saja Boys ahead of the Idol Awards, HUNTR/X writes “Takedown,” an explosive diss track aimed squarely at their competition. The song pulses through the second act, most memorably during a high-stakes battle atop a speeding train.

“They’re writing a song that is going to express their rage, their vengeance and what they’re going to do to these demons that are not only threatening the world, but also their careers,” Eisendrath told Tudum. “The idea of ‘Takedown’ is this diss track that is going to scare away, intimidate and drive away the demons.”

“Your Idol”

“Your Idol,” a dark, hypnotic anthem, marks the Saja Boys’ final performance. Designed to manipulate the masses and unveil their true demonic nature, the song draws crowds toward Gwi-Ma’s deadly flames — nearly succeeding in their sinister plan until Rumi steps in to stop them.

“By now, they have so much power over [their fans] that they come out and say it. ‘I’m going to be your idol. I’m going to be in charge of you. I’m going to rule you. You are no longer powerful. You are powerless,’ ” Eisendrath explained to Tudum. 

“Free”

“Free” performed by EJAE and Andrew Choi, is the closest thing to a true love song in KPop Demon Hunters. The heartfelt duet between Rumi and Jinu is sung after she offers him a chance to break free from Gwi-Ma’s control and join her in a new alliance.

“[‘Free’ is] two people singing to each other, and sharing things they’ve probably never shared with another human in the world,” Eisendrath told Tudum. “It’s like this musical picture of what they want to be in their life, and that they see each other. You believe that they’re a team, and that they’re going to go do this together, so we end that song with hope and being totally convinced of this couple.”

“What It Sounds Like”

“What It Sounds Like” serves as HUNTR/X’s climactic anthem and what Eisendrath calls “a battle cry.” The song begins as a solo by Rumi and builds into a powerful ensemble, complete with Mira, Zoey and even the crowd. It’s the film’s grand finale, capturing the story’s heart: music as a unifying force and ultimate expression of resistance.

“Love, Maybe”

“Love, Maybe,” a real-life song by South Korean indie folk duo MeloMance, isn’t an original KPop Demon Hunters track, but it marks a pivotal moment: when Rumi first meets Jinu.

The song gently sets the tone for their understated, slow-burn connection that unfolds throughout the film.

“Path”

“Path,” a haunting ballad by the band Jokers, is played during a quiet moment of reflection.

The song captures Rumi’s internal struggle and her growing uncertainty about the road ahead, marking a shift in her journey from confident leader to someone questioning the cost of it all.

“Score Suite”

“Score Suite” is an original instrumental piece by Marcelo Zarvos, crafted specifically for KPop Demon Hunters.

This dynamic composition weaves together intense orchestral elements with modern beats, perfectly capturing the film’s blend of supernatural action and high energy music.

“TAKEDOWN (JEONGYEON, JIHYO, CHAEYOUNG)”

TWICE’s version of “TAKEDOWN” is a remix that plays over the end credits of KPop Demon Hunters. As the final track of the movie, it’s paired with live-action footage of the cast and musical artists during recording sessions, offering a celebratory behind-the-scenes look at the film’s creation.

TWICE has nine members in total, but only three — Jeongyeon, Jihyo and Chaeyoung — lent their voices for the remix.

“[KPop Demon Hunters] was the first time just the three of us from TWICE recorded a song together,” Jeongyeon told Tudum. “It was such a special experience. I’m so happy that the voices of the three of us will be heard all around the world, and this song will last forever.”