‘KPop Demon Hunters’ delivered a historic run this year, evolving into a full-scale cultural phenomenon. The film became Netflix’s most-watched movie ever, topped charts in more than 90 countries, and turned its soundtrack into a global pop force, with all seven original songs cracking the Billboard Top 40 and generating billions of streams worldwide.
The impact extended well beyond streaming. Vocalists EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI appeared on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ dominated the late-night circuit, performed at the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the 2025 MAMA Awards, and joined Snoop Dogg for Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show.
Awards recognition followed across film and music. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ has earned multiple 2026 Golden Globe nominations, 2026 Grammy nominations, and added honors from the Critics' Choice Awards, MTV VMAs, Hollywood Music & Media Awards, and the CAA Awards.
(via @nielsenmedia)
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ delivered a historic run this year, evolving into a full-scale cultural phenomenon. The film became Netflix’s most-watched movie ever, topped charts in more than 90 countries, and turned its soundtrack into a global pop force, with all seven original songs cracking the Billboard Top 40 and generating billions of streams worldwide.
The impact extended well beyond streaming. Vocalists EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI appeared on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ dominated the late-night circuit, performed at the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the 2025 MAMA Awards, and joined Snoop Dogg for Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show.
Awards recognition followed across film and music. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ has earned multiple 2026 Golden Globe nominations, 2026 Grammy nominations, and added honors from the Critics' Choice Awards, MTV VMAs, Hollywood Music & Media Awards, and the CAA Awards.
(via @nielsenmedia)