soda pop

"Soda Pop" is an insert song from the animation "K-Pop Demon Hunters," released on June 20, 2025. It gained immense popularity immediately after its release and quickly became a trend. In particular, the dance challenge featured in the animation created a huge sensation, becoming a widespread trend. It topped major music charts both domestically and internationally, being actively consumed from mid-2025 onwards.

"Soda Pop" is the debut song of the fictional boy group 'Saja Boyz' from the animation "K-Pop Demon Hunters." The song gained significant popularity due to its addictive melody and repetitive lyrics like 'I want you, want you, want you.' In the story, it's depicted as a highly successful song, even winning 'Song of the Year' at an idol awards ceremony. Its meaning as a meme primarily formed from various challenges derived from the song's popularity, and a specific vocal pronunciation error (where "성에 차지 않아" [seong-e chaji ana] sounds like "상에 자치 않아" [sang-e jachi ana]). Furthermore, the hidden implication in the lyrics that the Saja Boyz are evil spirits also served as an intriguing element.

Pronounced 'So-duh Pop'.

"Soda Pop" was particularly popular among K-Pop fandoms, animation viewers, and young generations aged 10s to 30s who are active in challenge culture. Considering its global chart performance, it was widely loved not only by domestic fans but also by international fans.

• Dance challenges mimicking the "Soda Pop" choreography were actively performed on social media.
• The part of the lyrics "성에 차지 않아" (seong-e chaji ana), which sounded like "상에 자치 않아" (sang-e jachi ana) due to the vocalist's pronunciation, became a hot topic and was used by people singing along or referencing this specific part.

• Creative cover videos, such as playing the song using soda cans, were also produced.

• Content analyzing hidden messages related to evil spirits in the lyrics or interpreting scenes satirizing Korea's intense educational fervor in the music video was shared.