K-Pop and Musical Theater Songwriters Create Summer Chart-Topping Hit
TL;DR
Two songwriters from K-pop and musical theater, Mark Sonnenblick and EJAE, created the soundtrack for Netflix's animated musical 'KPop Demon Hunters,' which has become a surprise hit, peaking at Number Two on the Billboard 200 and making it the highest-debuting soundtrack of the year. Their collaboration, driven by a blend of genres and storytelling, has led to the film's unprecedented popularity and the success of its songs, especially 'Golden,' which is being considered for an Academy Award.
- How Two Songwriters From K-Pop and Musical Theater Built This Summer's Surprise Chart Smash Rolling Stone
- ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Becomes Netflix’s No. 4 Most Popular English-Language Movie Ever Variety
- HUNTR/X’s ‘Golden,’ From ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ Conquers Billboard Global Charts for Third Week Billboard
- South Koreans are obsessed with Netflix’s ‘K-pop Demon Hunters.’ Here’s why Los Angeles Times
- ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Officially Netflix’s Most Popular Animated Movie of All Time Animation Magazine
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on Rolling Stone