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KPop Demon Hunters tops four top 10 singles

The soundtrack climbs to No. 2 on the Billboard 200 aided by a new CD edition and theatrical release.

August 27, 2025 at 04:28 PM
blur 'KPop Demon Hunters' and Conan Gray set new benchmarks on the charts

A look at how KPop Demon Hunters and Conan Gray Wishbone shake up the Billboard charts while Morgan Wallen holds the top spot.

KPop Demon Hunters sets four top 10 singles on the Hot 100

Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem remains at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a 12th nonconsecutive week. Right behind, KPop Demon Hunters at No. 2 has a chart milestone no soundtrack has reached before: four top 10 Hot 100 singles simultaneously. Conan Gray’s Wishbone hits a career high at No. 3, continuing his rise from YouTube to mainstream pop stardom.

The week also highlights how debuts typically rise into the top 10 only to fall quickly as newer releases arrive. Yet KPop Demon Hunters gains ground thanks to a theatrical release and a new CD edition, while Gray’s strong showing underscores how streaming, promotions, and format timing reshape what counts as a hit. The chart environment is changing fast, with Swift’s camp hinting at new material that can pull attention back to the list.

Key Takeaways

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KPop Demon Hunters achieves four simultaneous top 10 Hot 100 singles
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Conan Gray Wishbone reaches his career high at No 3
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Morgan Wallen holds No 1 on the album chart for a 12th week
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The soundtrack benefits from a theatrical release and a CD edition
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Streaming and release timing now drive rapid shifts in top 10 positions
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Vinyl and physical formats still influence chart numbers in a streaming era
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Taylor Swift and other artists’ promo moves can move albums back into the top 10

"Four top 10 singles at once signals a streaming era milestone"

Editorial note on a landmark streaming achievement

"Streaming makes hits feel like bursts rather than long runs"

Observation on how streaming reshapes hit lifecycles

"The CD edition becomes a last act in a fast moving race"

Commentary on how physical formats still impact numbers

The chart narrative today leans on streaming momentum and format leverage more than classic sales pacing. Soundtracks can now dominate through a series of simultaneous hits, a dynamic that would have looked different in the vinyl era. Labels increasingly use theatrical runs, vinyl reissues, and quick digital pushes to juice top 10 visibility, turning every release into a potential event. This shifts how we measure success and invites questions about what the chart represents: popularity, longevity, or simply a surge in listening.

Highlights

  • Four top 10 singles at once signals a streaming era milestone
  • Streaming makes hits feel like bursts rather than long runs
  • The CD edition becomes a last act in a fast moving race
  • Prerelease buzz remains a power tool for chart gravity

The chart world keeps evolving as formats and buzz collide in real time.

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