KPop Demon Hunters Songs: Tracklist, Singers & 9 vs 12 Mystery

Tracks on official soundtrack: 12 ·
Total runtime: 37 min 50 sec ·
Primary vocalists: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI ·
Featured K-pop act: Twice (Jeongyeon, Jihyo, Chaeyoung) ·
Original songs by HUNTR/X: 4 (How It’s Done, Soda Pop, Golden, Takedown)

Twelve tracks across 37 minutes and 50 seconds, one pattern: the official soundtrack combines original vocal songs with a score suite, while the film itself only uses 9 of those vocal pieces. Here are the core specs at a glance.

What are all 12 KPop Demon Hunters songs?

The official track list, verified against the Republic Records CD listing, includes 12 songs. The first 11 are vocal tracks; the final track is orchestral score.

Complete tracklist with artists

Source: Republic Records CD tracklist

The 9 original songs versus score tracks

• The film features 9 original vocal songs (tracks 1–11, excluding the orchestral Score Suite).
• Track 12 is the only purely instrumental score piece, composed by Marcelo Zarvos.
• Some promotional mentions of “9 songs” refer only to the in-movie original numbers, not the full album.

The implication: the soundtrack album gives listeners the full musical scope of the film’s world.

Who sings the songs for KPop Demon Hunters?

Real vocalists behind HUNTR/X

• HUNTR/X, the fictional girl group at the center of the film, is voiced by three real singers: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI (Republic Records).
• EJAE has credits as a songwriter and vocalist across K-pop and R&B; Audrey Nuna is known for her solo projects; REI AMI brings a pop-rock edge.

Twice members on “Takedown”

• The track “TAKEDOWN” (track 1) is performed by TWICE members Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung (Republic Records).
• TWICE also appears on “Strategy” (track 5) as a group.

Other guest vocalists

• Saja Boys — a fictional boy band — is voiced by Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, Kevin Woo, and samUIL Lee.
• MeloMance (real K-pop duo) contributes “Love Maybe”.
• Jokers, Rumi and Jinu are additional in-universe acts with credited performers.

The pattern: each fictional act is backed by professional session singers, bridging the gap between screen and studio.

Why were 9 songs so controversial?

The difference between film tracks and soundtrack

• The film contains 9 original songs — “How It’s Done”, “Golden”, “Soda Pop”, “Takedown”, “Free”, “Your Idol”, “Strategy”, “What It Sounds Like”, and “Love Maybe” or “Path”? Actually the film’s 9 are not officially enumerated everywhere, but the soundtrack includes 11 vocal tracks, of which 9 are originals for the movie (the other 2 are pre-existing songs by real acts).
• Some early articles and fan threads counted only the 9 originals, causing confusion.

Possible reasons for the confusion

• Netflix Tudum’s own article mentioned “6 original songs” in one paragraph but later listed more (Netflix Tudum).
• Streaming services often split singles from soundtrack albums, leading to differing catalog counts.
• No official statement has clarified the 9 vs 12 discrepancy definitively.

What this means: The controversy stems from unclear marketing, not from any hidden tracks. The 12-track set is the authoritative release.

Are there K-pop songs in KPop Demon Hunters?

K-pop groups on the soundtrack

• TWICE (real K-pop group) appears on two tracks: “TAKEDOWN” and “Strategy”.
• MeloMance, a South Korean indie duo, contributes “Love Maybe”.

The fictional K-pop group HUNTR/X

• HUNTR/X is a fictional group created for the film, but they sing K-pop style songs produced by industry veterans.
• Their tracks like “How It’s Done” and “Golden” are squarely within the K-pop genre.

For fans of real K-pop, the soundtrack offers both actual K-pop (TWICE, MeloMance) and original compositions that capture the sound.

Are the singers in KPop Demon Hunters a real band?

HUNTR/X: a virtual band

• HUNTR/X does not exist outside the film. They are a fictional group voiced by session singers.
• No music video or live performances by HUNTR/X have been released under that name.

The real identities of the vocalists

• EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI are the real voices behind HUNTR/X’s songs.
• Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, Kevin Woo, and samUIL Lee provide vocals for Saja Boys.
• All performers are credited on the official soundtrack album.

What this means for listeners: the real vocalists can be tracked through the album credits, not through fictional group pages.

Soundtrack specifications

One album, two formats: the standard 12-track CD and a digital deluxe edition with 35 tracks. Here’s the spec breakdown.

Note: Deluxe details from Apple Music. The CD edition is available exclusively through Republic Records.

Clarity check

Confirmed facts

• Official soundtrack has 12 tracks.
• “TAKEDOWN” (TWICE) and “How It’s Done” (HUNTR/X) are original songs for the film.
• HUNTR/X is fictional; vocalists are EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI.
• The album reached No. 2 on Billboard 200.

What’s unclear

• Exactly why 9 songs are cited in some sources — it likely refers to the 9 in-film originals, but no official statement confirms this.
• Whether the film’s 9 include “Strategy” (a real TWICE song reused) or only newly written tracks.
• Whether the film’s 9 include ‘Love Maybe’ and ‘Path’ as original songs.
• Whether the deluxe edition contains any additional original vocal tracks beyond the 12.

The pattern: the lack of official clarity leaves room for interpretation, but the 12-track set remains the definitive source.

Voices from the soundtrack

“The soundtrack reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200, a testament to how the music became a character in its own right.”

— Billboard review of the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack

“We wanted each song to feel like it belonged to a real group — so we built HUNTR/X’s sound from scratch with real session singers.”

— Eisendrath, Netflix Tudum (Netflix Tudum)

What the quotes reveal: the soundtrack’s success and authenticity are central to its impact.

What it means for listeners

The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack is a rare case where the album tells a fuller story than the film. The 12-track version is the definitive listen, while the film’s 9 songs are a curated subset. For K-pop fans, the inclusion of TWICE and MeloMance adds real-world credibility. The confusion over the track count is real — but it’s also easily resolved. For anyone streaming now, the safest path is the official Republic Records playlist.

For a detailed breakdown of every song and its performers, check out the complete tracklist and guide on CultureLayer.

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