It’s fair to say that the world has never seen anything quite like Kpop Demon Hunters, which has absolutely captivated audiences — to the point that fictional band HUNTR/X is now making very real moves in the music industry. Its single “Golden,” for instance, has spent five weeks so far at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the first female K-pop group to reach the chart’s summit.
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That said, the imaginary trio also has some very real musical influences that informed its look and sound — and in a conversation with Billbo