[K-Pop] Soundtrack for K-pop anime reclaims No. 2 spot on Billboard 200 albums chart

A scene from Netflixs animated film KPop Demon Hunters Courtesy of Netflix — A scene from Netflix's animated film "KPop Demon Hunters." Courtesy of Netflix

SEOUL, August 4 (AJP) - The soundtrack for Netflix's hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" has climbed to No. 2 again on the Billboard 200 albums chart for this week, the American music chart said Sunday.

The album, which was released on June 20, rose one spot from the previous week to return to its earlier peak on the chart after spending about six weeks in the top five since its debut at No. 8.

The 12-track album, which includes hit songs like "Golden," "Soda Pop" and "Take Down" was made for the 100-minute film directed by Korean American Maggie Kang, who wanted to create a story rooted in her Korean background and heritage by blending traditional mythology with K-pop.

Also in the top 10 was K-pop boy band Tomorrow X Together (TXT)'s latest album, "The Star Chapter: Together," which debuted at No. 3, their seventh top-10 entry.

Kim Hee-su khs@ajunews.com