As K-pop has become more popular in the Western world, Korean artists have been dominating music charts with their songs. But other than that, K-pop songs have also made it to various American films, either animated or live-action. Below are some examples.
7 K-pop Songs Featured in American Movies: BLACKPINK's 'How You Like That,' More
BLACKPINK's "How You Like That" in "Hotel Transylvania 4"
BLACKPINK's "How You Like That" is probably one of the most popular K-pop songs featured in a movie. The track, however, wasn't used in the actual film, but in the trailer for "Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania."
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It is said that Selena Gomez, the voice of Mavis (Dracula's daughter in "Hotel Transylvania") and the executive producer of the movie's fourth installment asked the producers to use "How You Like That" as the soundtrack.
BTS' "Dynamite" in "Clifford The Big Red Dog"
BTS' "Dynamite" was also used as a soundtrack in the trailer of an American film, particularly "Clifford The Big Red Dog." During the first five seconds of the video, "Dynamite" can be heard loud and clear while Clifford jumps out of a moving truck and chases an inflatable ball across the park. The feels that the song gives off are just so in sync with the whole tone of the movie. No wonder it was chosen to be featured in the trailer film.
BLACKPINK's "As If It's Your Last" in "Justice League"
Besides "How You Like That," BLACKPINK's other hit "As If It's Your Last" also made it to a popular American movie, specifically "Justice League." Amid the monotone feel in Barry Allen's lab, the track can be heard in the background. The music video for "As If It's Your Last" was even played on a television.
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TWICE's "Knock Knock" in "Spies in Disguise"
TWICE also got the international recognition they deserve as their 2017 song "Knock Knock" was used as one of the official soundtracks in the spy-comedy animated film "Spies in Disguise." There's a scene where the movie character that Tom Holland voices is listening to "Knock Knock."
Red Velvet's "Russian Roulette" in "Trolls World Tour"
Another K-pop song featured in an animated American movie is Red Velvet's "Russian Roulette." The track was used in "Trolls World Tour" and the K-pop gang even performed it during a dance-off and they totally slayed it.
Wonder Girls' "Nobody" in "Penguins of Madagascar"
You probably heard of "Penguins of Madagascar," and some of you are probably fans. Well. you'll love them even more as you hear the sounds of Wonder Girls in one of the movie's scenes. After seven seconds in the clip, you'll hear Wonder Girls' "Nobody" play in the background as the penguins come out from the big clams.
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BLACKPINK's "Kill This Love" in "To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You"
Finally, we have another popular tune from BLACKPINK, "Kill This Love." This powerful anthem was featured in Netflix's "To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You." It was played during one of Lara Jean's most pivotal moments in the movie. The track's inclusion in the film came as a surprise to fans, especially since it wasn't revealed as one of the movie's official soundtracks.
Do you know other K-pop songs that were used as a soundtrack or simply played as background music in an American film? Share with us in the comments section below!
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Written by Maria Scott
