KPop Demon Hunters How It's Done: Dance Video and Chart Run

The week of Oct 21–27 brought two pieces of news for fans of KPop Demon Hunters (케이팝 데몬 헌터스). Netflix Korea released a choreography version of kpop demon hunters how it's done, performed by the fictional girl group HUNTR/X (헌트릭스). Billboard also reported that the film's soundtrack has extended its record for most weeks at No. 1 on the Soundtracks chart.

I'm writing this from Seoul, so I'll add what a Korean viewer sees in a video like this. The dance practice format is a big part of how K-pop fans get to know a group, and it matters that Netflix chose to make one for a group that doesn't exist.

What Netflix Korea actually released

According to a Netflix Korea post shared on Oct 28, the company put out the choreography version of “How It's Done.” It is performed by HUNTR/X, the fictional K-pop girl group and demon-hunting trio from the 2025 Netflix film. A second post describes it as the dance practice video for the song and invites fans to check out the moves and the vibe.

Entertainment outlets, including UPI, were already reporting on the video on Oct 26. The Netflix Korea posts are the ones I'm using for the details above.

The official video is on Netflix's YouTube channel, and I'd recommend watching it there rather than through reuploads.

▶ HUNTR/X Dance Rehearsal | “How It’s Done” | KPop Demon Hunters | Netflix — Netflix (YouTube)

What is a dance practice video in K-pop?

In Korean, the term is anmu yeongsang (안무 영상, “ahn-moo yong-sang”), literally “choreography video.” Fans also say yeonseup yeongsang (연습 영상), a “practice video.” Both mean a clip where the members perform the full routine, usually in a studio with no stage effects, camera tricks or heavy editing.

Real K-pop groups release these alongside music videos and stage performances. The appeal is that you can see the formation changes, the timing and the small details of each member's movement. In Korea, fans often watch a dance practice to judge how tight a group's synchronization really is.

So a Netflix Korea dance practice for a cartoon group treats HUNTR/X the way a real label would treat a new girl group. That framing is part of why the film landed so naturally with K-pop fans.

Where does the song fit in the film?

HUNTR/X is the fictional group at the center of KPop Demon Hunters. In the film, the three members are K-pop stars who also hunt demons. “How It's Done” is one of the songs credited to the group.

The sources I have don't describe the song's scene in the film, so I won't guess at it. If you want to see how it plays out, the film is on Netflix, and I'd rather you watch it than read my summary.

The soundtrack's record run on Billboard

The second headline is about the charts. On Oct 28, Billboard reported that KPop Demon Hunters extends its record for the most weeks at No. 1 on the Soundtracks chart, with a full list of the record holders. The headline doesn't give the exact week count, and I'm not going to invent one.

Billboard's Soundtracks chart ranks albums made for films, TV and similar projects. Staying at No. 1 for a long time on a chart like that means a soundtrack is still being streamed and bought long after release. A dance video like this one gives listeners another reason to come back to the songs.

The film came out in 2025, and the buzz was still going in late October 2026. Koreans have seen this kind of long tail before with K-pop, where a performance video or dance challenge can bring a song back into the conversation.

Lyrics, translation and GIFs

Many people search for the kpop demon hunters how it's done lyrics, in English and in translation. I'm not going to reproduce lyrics here, because they belong to the songwriters and the rights holders. You can find them on the official soundtrack pages and on licensed lyric sites such as streaming apps that show lyrics in real time.

For GIFs and pictures, the best source is the official Netflix material. Fan-made GIFs of the choreography clips are everywhere, but their quality varies a lot.

Outfits, dolls and Halloween

If you're looking for kpop demon hunters how it's done outfits, there's a useful hint from Billboard. On Oct 22, it published a shopping guide to last-minute KPop Demon Hunters Halloween costumes, from the adorable to the absurd. The guide shows how far the film has gone beyond streaming.

I don't have a source for a specific How It's Done doll, so I can't tell you whether one exists or what it looks like. Character goods are a huge category in Korea, so I'd check official Netflix and licensed retailer pages and avoid unbranded listings.

Why this matters beyond one dance clip

It's easy to see this as a small piece of fan service, but I think it says something. A fictional group with a real dance practice, a real chart run and Halloween costumes has become part of K-pop culture itself. Korean fans are watching with a mix of pride, curiosity and the usual critical eye for choreography.

My advice is to watch the dance practice once for the whole picture, then again focusing on the formation changes. That second viewing is how Korean fans watch these videos, and it shows how much work goes into the movement.

FAQ

Where can I watch the How It's Done dance practice video?

Netflix has put it on its official YouTube channel, titled “HUNTR/X Dance Rehearsal | How It's Done.” Netflix Korea also shared it on its social media accounts.

Is HUNTR/X a real K-pop group?

No. HUNTR/X is a fictional girl group from the 2025 Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters. In the story, the members are K-pop stars who also hunt demons.

Where can I find the English lyrics and translation?

Use the official soundtrack release and licensed lyric displays on major streaming apps. I don't reprint lyrics on this blog, and fan translations of unofficial quality can be inaccurate.

Sources

Part of our weekly series — see K-Culture This Week (Oct 21–27, 2026) for the rest of the week's Korean culture news.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

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