Collaborations Between K-pop Artists and Blockbuster Movies Signal Growing Trend

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K-pop artists are increasingly lending their talents to Hollywood film soundtracks, aiming to expand their reach to a global audience.

Girl group aespa released "Die Trying" on April 4, a track featured on the soundtrack of Netflix's "Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver." The song, produced in collaboration with Korean American DJ TOKiMONSTA, serves as the theme for the character Nemesis, portrayed by Korean actress Bae Doo-na. The "Inspired By" EP, which includes "Die Trying," also features contributions from Canadian singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez and Dominican rapper Tokischa.
 

▲ K-pop girl group aespa / Courtesy of SM Entertainment"Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver" is a sequel to the 2023 film "Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire," set on the moon of Veldt and following soldiers battling against oppressive forces. It is scheduled for release on Netflix on April 19.

This marks aespa's second collaboration with Hollywood, following their contributions to the soundtrack of the 2023 biographical thriller "Tetris" and the Emmy Award-winning musical series "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock."

On April 5, Jacob and Kevin from K-pop group The Boyz released "Electric Energy (Reimagination)," a reworked version of the theme song for the 2024 spy action comedy film "Argylle." Directed by Matthew Vaughn, the film centers on an author drawn into espionage.

Other K-pop stars, such as Jimin of BTS and girl group FIFTY FIFTY, have also contributed to Hollywood soundtracks. Last year, Jimin collaborated on "Angel Pt.1" for "Fast & Furious 10," while FIFTY FIFTY released "Barbie Dreams" for the fantasy comedy film "Barbie."

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