Saja Boys Break Records as First Male K-Pop Group to Top US Spotify with “Your Idol”

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Saja Boys Make History: First Male K-Pop Group to Conquer US Spotify!

By C.M. Ong | News | July 5, 2025

The K-pop universe is ablaze with excitement as Saja Boys, the virtual 2-D group from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, smash records by becoming the first male K-pop group to reach #1 on TOP 50 Spotify USA.

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"Your Idol" Storms to the Top

On July 4th, Saja Boys' track "Your Idol" rocketed to the top of Spotify’s Daily Top Songs chart in the United States, garnering over 1.269 million streams in a single day. This explosive performance places the song—and the group—at the forefront of K-pop's global rise, proving the genre’s growing foothold in the world’s biggest music market.

More Than Just Music: A Virtual Breakthrough

Unlike traditional idol groups, Saja Boys are a fully virtual group, designed as part of the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters. Their unique identity as digital avatars has done little to limit their reach—in fact, it may be amplifying their success. “Your Idol” has captivated listeners not just with its addictive chorus and polished production, but also with the narrative charm and futuristic concept behind the group.

Fans Celebrate a Milestone Moment

News of their historic achievement quickly went viral across Korea and international fan communities. Netizens praised the song’s fresh sound, while many marveled at the group’s ability to connect with real fans despite being virtual. Comments like “This proves the future of K-pop is borderless” and “Virtual or not, their impact is real” echoed throughout online spaces.

This #1 debut not only validates the Saja Boys' artistry—it also rewrites the rulebook for K-pop success in the digital age.