From BTS to SB19: Real Idols Join the Saja Boys Hype

By C.M. Ong | Blog | July 4, 2025

When Netflix released K-Pop: Demon Hunters, no one expected a fictional boy group to ignite a real-world frenzy. But that's exactly what happened with Saja Boys, the animated K-pop idols whose single “Your Idol” not only climbed the Spotify charts but also earned a coveted spot on the Billboard Hot 100. And now, real-life idols—from BTS to SB19—are joining the hype.

🔥 Fictional Group, Real-World Domination

The Saja Boys debuted within K-Pop: Demon Hunters, Netflix's animated action-musical. With visuals inspired by top K-pop stars and music produced by industry hitmakers like Teddy Park and Lindgren, their track “Your Idol” skyrocketed to #2 on U.S. Spotify, even surpassing BTS's Dynamite. It later entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #77, cementing the group as more than just an animated novelty.

But it wasn’t just fans driving the success—real-world idols took notice, too.

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💜 BTS Reacts: Jungkook and RM Join the Fun

In a live broadcast on July 1, Jungkook casually mentioned that he had watched K-Pop: Demon Hunters, turning to fellow BTS member RM and asking, “Wasn’t it fun?” Fans were quick to catch RM humming “Soda Pop”, another catchy track from the Saja Boys' discography. Their lighthearted moment went viral, with fans dubbing it “The BTS x Saja Boys crossover we didn’t know we needed.”

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Even Netflix got in on the moment, reposting clips and creating fan art-style posters with the caption: “Here, have a Saja Boys poster 💜”.

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SB19 Drops a Surprise “Soda Pop” Cover

In the Philippines, homegrown P-pop super group SB19 delighted fans by posting a 13-second dance cover of “Soda Pop” during their Taiwan tour. The move lit up TikTok and Twitter, with fans praising how flawlessly SB19 captured the energy of the choreography. Netflix Philippines responded with a cheeky tweet: “Does the ‘SB’ in SB19 stand for Saja Boys? Ginalingan n’yo! (translation: You guys did great!)” 

The viral moment signaled how the Saja Boys' popularity had broken into the Southeast Asian music space.

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🎵 Other Idols Join the Trend

They're not alone. K-pop fans have spotted other idols and trainees dancing to Saja Boys' tracks, including:

• PLAVE – P-pop group posted a dance challenge to “Soda Pop”.
• Kino (Pentagon) – Uploaded a solo dance cover, praised for its precision.
• Global trainees – Clips from Korean training academies show dance classes using “Your Idol” for practice.

Even idol stylist fan pages have begun theorizing Saja Boys-inspired stage outfits and visual concepts for real K-pop comebacks.

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🌐 Fandom Frenzy: More Than a Meme

Social media exploded with dance covers, fan edits, and art dedicated to the Saja Boys. TikTok challenges featuring “Soda Pop” and “Golden” garnered millions of views. On Reddit and Twitter, fans debated which real-life idol best matched each Saja Boys member.

Meanwhile, Korean and international media began questioning: Could Saja Boys debut as a real group? Director Maggie Kang has hinted at the possibility, and with real idols already joining the movement, fans are hopeful.

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Saja Boys Dominating Real Stages

From topping charts to inspiring BTS and SB19, the Saja Boys are proving that even fictional idols can dominate real stages. With overwhelming support from fans and K-pop royalty alike, the line between animation and reality continues to blur—and that’s exactly how the Saja Boys like it.