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Did a ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Songwriter Really Use ChatGPT to Write ‘Soda Pop’? [Updated]

Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters has stayed in the conversation in large part because of its blockbuster soundtrack, but now one of those songs has come under scrutiny for potentially getting an assist from ChatGPT. Update 9/17 9am ET: The English-language article released by Joongang Daily has been updated to include a correction and remove the original quote about “Soda Pop”, bringing it more in line with the Korean-language piece. The original piece is as follows. In a recent discussion in Se

Did a ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Songwriter Really Use ChatGPT to Write ‘Soda Pop’?

Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters has stayed in the conversation in large part because of its blockbuster soundtrack, but now one of those songs has come under scrutiny for potentially getting an assist from ChatGPT. In a recent discussion in Seoul for OpenAI’s newly opened Korean office, songwriter Vince reportedly claimed he used the controversial technology to help pen the song “Soda Pop,” performed in the movie by the demonic Saja Boys. He is credited as one of several co-writers on the track,

KPop Demon Hunters Collaboration Could Come to Fortnite Soon

Netflix's surprise hit animated movie, KPop Demon Hunters, exploded onto the scene in June, becoming the streaming service's most-watched original movie ever. Besides breaking viewing records, the movie holds a top-three spot in daily rankings, has a successful sing-along theatrical run and has turned several songs from the original soundtrack into charting hits. KPop Demon Hunters will break one more record: It may be the speediest crossover in Fortnite history. Don't miss any of our unbiased

KPop Demon Hunters is reportedly coming to Fortnite

KPop Demon Hunters has been the talk of the town since debuting on Netflix in June. Now, the Huntr/X singers might be taking over a new area: gaming. Kpop Demon Hunters is reportedly coming to Fortnite. Two Fortnite leakers, SpushFNBR and Loolo, posted the news on X (formerly Twitter), citing a "reliable source." Little to nothing is known about what a crossover would entail but the duo said they would be posting more details in the coming weeks. A film about three k-pop singers who save the wo

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Just Can’t Stop Breaking Billboard Records

The shine hasn’t worn off KPop Demon Hunters or its music quite yet. According to Variety, the film’s soundtrack has hit #1 on the Billboard Top 200, and the Huntr/x song “Golden” has held at #1 in the Hot 100 for the fifth week in a row. As a result, it’s now the longest-running song by an animated band in charting history. That can be owed to a recently released deluxe edition that features the movie’s songs combined with sing-along, instrumental, and a cappella versions of each track. With t

Sony’s CEO on Seeing ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Become a Big Hit… for Netflix

The success of KPop Demon Hunters has been one of the stories of the summer. Sure, Lilo & Stitch was the highest-grossing movie at the domestic box office. Yes, Superman did well enough to launch the DC Universe. And of course, it was awesome to see an original genre film like Weapons clean up. But above all that, it’s the animated musical that became not only Netflix’s biggest movie ever but also a box office hit in a single weekend that history will look back on with most interest. Especially

Turning KPop Demon Hunters into a franchise is going to take some smart strategizing

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. When you watch KPop Demon Hunters, it is easy to see why it has become the most popular movie that Netflix has ever released. The animated musical’s story about a trio of pop stars tasked with protecting humanity from monsters is familiar, but refreshingly different and infinitely more stylish than other narratives like it. The soundt

Netflix’s new all-time top movie hit at the perfect time for Apple TV+

Netflix has a new all-time most popular movie: as of yesterday, KPop Demon Hunters is the service’s best performer ever. And the timing could be especially great for Apple TV+ and its new series KPOPPED. Apple’s new KPOPPED series could benefit from Netflix’s latest phenomenon Yesterday Netflix announced that KPop Demon Hunters has officially become its all-time most watched movie. The previous top performer was Red Notice, which packed the star power of Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, and Dwayne Jo

You Can Still Snag Tickets to 'KPop Demon Hunters' in Theaters. Here's How

Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters is getting a short sing-along run in theaters, which means fans can belt out the film's catchy songs with a real-life crowd. Let's just hope there aren't any demons lurking around. A sing-along version of KPop Demon Hunters -- the streaming service's most-watched original animated movie ever -- will hit movie theater screens this weekend in countries including the US and Canada. According to The Hollywood Reporter, more than 1,700 theaters in the US and Canada have

‘KPop Demon Hunters 2’ is Looking More Likely

Since KPop Demon Hunters came out in June and took the world by storm, fans have been clamoring for more. Netflix sure would like to, given how well this one film’s performed, but it seems to be a question of whether the stars will align for it and Sony to make a sequel together. In a recent story from Puck’s Matt Belloni, he lays out some of the film’s financials, namely that it cost Sony over $100 million to produce, and only about $20 million is going to the studio, even with the film’s brie

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Will Return to Theaters for a Sing-Along Special

If you’ve been wanting to see KPop Demon Hunters on the big screen, then good news—especially if you can’t stop singing Huntr/X’s best hits to yourself. THR reports that Netflix will return the smash hit animated movie to theaters later this month for a limited time. Tickets for Netflix’s hit film are being sold for screenings currently slated for Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, August 24. These showings will be sing-along events, meaning lyrics for the movie’s songs will pop up on screen for

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Tops the Billboard 100 With Huntr/x’s ‘Golden’

KPop Demon Hunters has swiftly become one of the most delightful and empowering surprises of the year in animation. Now that the Netflix and Sony Animation-certified banger is taking over the world, it only makes sense for its catchy music to reach greater heights. Billboard just announced that “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters’ hit soundtrack has reached #1 on the charts. The Huntr/x track for a while there was only slightly behind the Saja Boys’ “Your Idol” from the same soundtrack—but just li

If you’re into K-pop, you’ll love Apple TV+’s next song battle competition

Apple TV+ is taking some of the biggest global artists to Seoul, where they will be joined by talented musicians for a very different music competition. Here are the details. KPOPPED premieres August 29 Recently, Apple TV+ released the trailer for KPOPPED, an eight-part music competition featuring Megan Three Stallion and PSY, and a lineup of popular guest artists ready for a bit of a K-pop twist. From Patti Labelle to the Spice Girls’ Mel B and Emma Bunton, from Vanilla Ice to Kesha and Boyz

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Expedition 33’ Are Having a Moment

Have you watched KPop Demon Hunters on Netflix or played Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? Chances are the answer is ‘yes,’ and if not, you’ve certainly heard of them: both were released earlier this year to fairly glowing reviews (if not outright critical acclaim) and performed very well commercially. The latter, a turn-based RPG from newcomer Sandfall Interactive, will likely pick up some awards at year’s end, while Netflix is planning to go all in on KPop. Along with talks of sequels and an ever-

10 Best Fake Songs From Fake Movie Bands

This summer has seen some pretty catchy needle drops in movies, from Superman‘s Mighty Crabjoys to KPop Demon Hunters flash mob fandoms for Huntr/x and the Saja Boys. The latter Netflix release has reached not only Billboard music charts but also become the most streamed animated feature ever. With that in mind, we look back at our favorite fake bands’ best songs of the past 30 years. While half the list includes incredible recent music from hit movies, the other half (and our number one slot)

Netflix Is Hungry to Turn ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Into Its Next Everything Franchise

It’s been a little over a month since Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix released KPop Demon Hunters, but you wouldn’t be able to tell given how much staying power the movie has had online. Now, as if answering fans’ hanging questions on when the streamer will announce a sequel, a new report has revealed that Netflix and Sony intend to strike while the iron is hot on KPop Demon Hunters‘ meteoric acclaim with plans to expand the film in the early stages. According to a new report from The Wrap,

Fictional K-pop bands zoom to top of US music charts

Fictional K-pop bands beat BTS and Blackpink in US charts 3 days ago Share Save Peter Hoskins Business reporter Share Save Netflix KPop Demon Hunters is currently the most streamed movie on Netflix globally A hugely popular K-pop musical animation has seen songs by its fictional bands top US music charts, beating real-life K-pop groups. KPop Demon Hunters is currently the most streamed movie on Netflix globally, clocking up more than 33 million views in just two weeks. On Friday the song Your

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is a Hilarious, Kaleidoscopic, Monster-Hunting Bop

In an era where K-pop music groups have undeniably become a dominant force in the global music scene, Sony Pictures Animation‘s latest film, KPop Demon Hunters, does more than ride the wave of this craze. It cleverly presents the phenomenon in an action-packed animated film that serves as a gateway for parents who are curious about why their kids are so enamored with synchronized choreography. What’s more, the movie demystifies the idols, portraying them as regular people, and weaves a touching