Cover Meet HUNTR/X, the newest K-pop girl group from ‘K-pop Demon Hunters’. (Photo: Netflix)
Meet HUNTR/X, the newest K-pop girl group from ‘K-pop Demon Hunters’. (Photo: Netflix)
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From HUNTR/X’s catchy debut anthem to the Saja Boys’ villainous tracks, here’s every K-pop song from ‘K-pop Demon Hunters’ that will have you hitting repeat
K-pop Demon Hunters on Netlix is a bold entry in animated cinema, blending concert spectacle with a K-pop-inspired narrative about friendship, identity and empowerment. It is an ode to K-pop, a stirring tale of female empowerment, a poignant story about self-acceptance and the ultimate concert movie experience.
With its mix of demon-slaying action, stylised visuals and a polished soundtrack, the film explores the cultural force of K-pop, doing so to a soundtrack that refuses to leave your head. And with songs that are certified bops—from Huntr/X’s stage-stealing “How It’s Done” to the effervescent “Soda Pop” by the Saja Boys to Twice’s “Takedown” and the climactic “What It Sounds Like” by Huntr/X—it hits all the right notes.
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“How It’s Done” by Huntr/X
The opening number in K-pop Demon Hunters introduces the audience to Huntr/X, a K-pop girl group consisting of Rumi, Mira and Zoey. But this is no ordinary K-pop group; behind the scenes, the girls use their music to protect the world from soul-stealing demons.
Director Maggie Kang revealed in an interview that Huntr/X is inspired by several South Korean girl groups, including Itzy, Blackpink and Twice. With a producing team that includes IDO, 24, Ian Eisendrath and Blackpink producer Teddy Park, it is hardly surprising that fans have noted similarities between “How It’s Done” and some of Blackpink’s biggest hits.
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“Golden” by Huntr/X
“Golden”, the song that reveals the personal struggles and secret dreams of each of the Huntr/X members, is written by Ejae—who has written for K-pop girl groups like Red Velvet, aespa, Le Sserafim and NMixx—and Mark Sonnenblick. Aside from the addictive K-pop beats and stunning visuals, the costumes the girls wear for their performance are pure K-pop spectacle.
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“Soda Pop” by Saja Boys
Who says animated idols can’t go viral? Enter the Saja Boys, a fictional K-pop boy band whose debut song “Soda Pop” is pure bubblegum—and impossibly catchy. Executive music producer Ian Eisendrath has cited BTS’s “Butter” as one of the inspirations for the track, and the song’s buoyant energy certainly delivers.
Fans have likened the fictional boy band to K-pop sensations like Stray Kids, Ateez, Enhyphen, Exo and Monsta X. Meanwhile, director Kang has admitted that Jinu’s visuals are inspired in part by Cha Eun-woo and Nam Joo-hyuk.
“Takedown” by Twice and Huntr/X
The film’s “diss track”, as Eisendrath describes it, plays twice: first, performed by Huntr/X within the story, and later by Twice’s Jeongyeon, Jihyo and Chaeyoung during the end credits.
Featuring edgier beats and fighting words like “’Cause I see your real face and it's ugly as sin, Time to put you in your place 'cause you're rotten within”, “Takedown” is Huntr/X’s fiery anthem aimed squarely at the Saja Boys.
“Your Idol” by Saja Boys
A sinister flip side to “Soda Pop”, “Your Idol” strips away the shimmer to reveal the toxicity underneath. It’s a villain song in every sense—intense, theatrical and choreographed to perfection. Think flashing LED walls, tightly synced moves and a palpable sense of menace. It’s also a sly commentary on the darker side of idol culture and the facades that fame demands
“What It Sounds Like” by Huntr/X
The emotional finale of K-pop Demon Hunters is delivered through this soaring anthem of self-acceptance. While leaning more towards pop ballad than traditional K-pop, the track’s impact is undeniable.
An uplifting coda to Rumi’s personal arc, “What It Sounds Like” has been embraced by fans who say it resonated deeply—some even claim it healed their inner child. Between its heartfelt lyrics and cathartic climax, it’s the perfect closer to a film that wears its heart on its sparkly sleeve.
