Soundtrack for ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ secures second place on Billboard albums chart

The soundtrack of the animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” on Netflix has maintained its position at the No. 2 spot on the Billboard albums chart for an impressive 20th week. In a recent Billboard preview release, it was announced that the album continues to hold this position, just behind Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” for the fifth consecutive week. Previously, the soundtrack had reached the top spot on the chart twice but was eventually overtaken by Swift. The Billboard 200 ranking is determined by equivalent album units, including physical sales, track-equivalent units, and streaming-equivalent units, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the most popular albums in the United States each week. Despite a 1% decrease from the previous week, the “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack earned an impressive 84,000 equivalent album units during the latest tracking period. This success has culminated in the soundtrack receiving an impressive five nominations for the upcoming 68th Grammy Awards, one of which includes a nomination for the standout track, “Golden,” in the Song of the Year category. With its continued popularity and critical acclaim, it is evident that the soundtrack for “KPop Demon Hunters” has made a significant impact in the music industry, solidifying its place among the top-performing albums on the charts.