The worldwide sensation OkPop Demon Hunters has added one other main achievement to its rising listing — the movie’s authentic soundtrack has formally gone Platinum.
The three lead vocalists behind the hit soundtrack, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, who voice Rumi, Mira, and Zoey within the animated movie, had been shocked with Platinum plaques throughout their look on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week. The trio reacted with shock and pleasure as Fallon revealed the glory reside on air.
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That was not the one milestone the film’s songs hit. On Wednesday (Oct. 8), not solely did the soundtrack go Platinum — which means it has moved a million models within the U.S. — however so did a number of particular person songs, together with “How It’s Done” and “What It Sounds Like,” each by the film’s heroes Huntr/x, and “Soda Pop” and “Your Idol” by their in-film antagonists the Saja Boys. The movie’s breakout track, Huntr/x’s “Golden,” was licensed double Platinum.
The movie follows the fictional Ok-pop lady group Huntr/x, who secretly lead double lives as demon hunters. By day, they dominate the pop charts, however by night time, they shield their followers from supernatural forces utilizing the ability of music. The premise has captivated a world viewers, turning the movie right into a breakout hit that has swept awards and damaged streaming information.
“Golden” became a runaway success, climbing to No. 1 in countries around the world. Meanwhile, music by the the Saja Boys has also gained popularity, making them the highest-charting K-pop boy band in U.S. Spotify history, despite not existing outside the film.
EJAE, who co-wrote several of the songs on the soundtrack, revealed that the inspiration for “Golden” popped up in an sudden second. She mentioned the melody got here to her whereas she was on the best way to a dentist appointment. After listening to what she described because the track’s “beautiful intro,” she rapidly recorded a voice observe so she wouldn’t overlook the thought.