Global Music Streaming Giant Spotify Names ’K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Soundtrack Among Year’s Best
Spotify’s “Wrapped 2025” year-end data reveals the soundtrack to the Netflix hit K-Pop Demon Hunters (“Kadehun”) secured the second spot on its list of the world’s most popular albums. The unexpected success of the OST signals a broadening global appetite for Korean-produced music beyond customary K-pop groups and demonstrates the power of streaming platforms to elevate soundtracks to chart-topping status.
the Kadehun OST outperformed albums from established American superstars including Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar, landing at number two globally. Lead single “Golden” from the soundtrack achieved seventh place in spotify’s ranking of the top songs of the year. Blackpink’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ collaboration, “Apartment,” claimed the third position in the album chart.
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny dominated the charts, with his album Debi Tirar Mas Fotos taking the top spot for 2025. His 2022 release, Un verano Sin Ti, also remained popular, securing tenth place globally. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ duet, ”Die With A Smile,” was named Spotify’s most-played song of the year.
In the united States, the Kadehun OST ranked fourth among the most popular albums, with “Golden” reaching sixth place on the songs chart. Taylor Swift maintained her position as the most-streamed artist in the U.S., followed by Drake, Morgan Wallen, Kendrick Lamar, and Bad Bunny.
The Associated Press noted Bad Bunny’s continued dominance, marking his fourth year as the most-streamed artist globally (2020-2022, and now 2025), previously held by Taylor Swift for two consecutive years. The Hollywood Reporter highlighted both Bad Bunny’s chart-topping performance and the significant impact of K-Pop Demon Hunters‘ soundtrack.
