The soundtrack for Netflix's blockbuster animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" has demonstrated remarkable staying power, holding its No. 2 position on the Billboard 200 albums chart for the fifth consecutive week. This achievement marks the soundtrack's 20th week on the prestigious chart, cementing its status as one of the year's most successful album releases.
According to the latest Billboard preview released on Sunday, the album continues to trail only behind Taylor Swift's newest studio release, "The Life of a Showgirl," which has maintained its grip on the top spot. The "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack had previously claimed the No. 1 position twice during its chart run before Swift's album knocked it from the summit.
The Billboard 200 chart represents the definitive ranking of America's most popular albums each week, calculated through a comprehensive metric known as equivalent album units. This measurement incorporates physical album sales, individual track sales converted to album equivalents, and streaming data converted to album equivalents, providing a holistic view of an album's commercial performance.
During the most recent tracking period, the "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack generated 84,000 equivalent album units, representing only a minimal 1 percent decline from the previous week. This slight decrease demonstrates the album's sustained appeal and consistent consumer demand across multiple platforms and formats.
The soundtrack's commercial success has been matched by critical recognition, earning five prestigious nominations at the upcoming 68th Grammy Awards ceremony scheduled for February. Among these nominations, the standout track "Golden" has been recognized in the highly competitive Song of the Year category, highlighting the crossover appeal of the film's music beyond traditional animated movie soundtracks.
