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KPop Demon Hunters Dominates 2025 with 20.5 Billion Minutes

1/30/2026

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Summary

KPop Film Triumph

Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' became 2025's most-watched U.S. film, with 20.5 billion viewing minutes.
Released in June 2025, the film lasted 25 weeks on Nielsen’s Streaming Top 10.
The film centers on a K-pop girl group battling demons, with 48% of viewers aged 2–11.
Its song 'Golden' topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks and earned an Oscar nomination.
Disney+'s 'Moana 2' drew 9.4 billion minutes.

History

Historical Context

K-pop's global rise began in the 1990s, culminating in Psy's "Gangnam Style" becoming the first YouTube video to reach one billion views in December 2012. This success spurred international interest, leading to the expansion of companies like SM and YG Entertainment. By 2025, the K-pop series "KPop Demon Hunters" achieved 20.5 billion viewing minutes, showcasing K-pop's enduring cultural impact.

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KPop Film Triumph

Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' became 2025's most-watched U.S. film, with 20.5 billion viewing minutes.
Released in June 2025, the film lasted 25 weeks on Nielsen’s Streaming Top 10.
The film centers on a K-pop girl group battling demons, with 48% of viewers aged 2–11.
Its song 'Golden' topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks and earned an Oscar nomination.
Disney+'s 'Moana 2' drew 9.4 billion minutes.

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