[OSENWORLD] Producer and singer-songwriter Vince has expressed interest in returning for the sequel to Netflix’s hit animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters, after composing two of its breakout tracks, “Soda Pop” and “Your Idol.”
With the sequel already confirmed following the movie’s global success, Vince said with a smile.
“I only heard about the sequel through social media and news articles. But since we had such great synergy on the first film, I think it would be great if we could return for Part 2.”
Vince also recalled the unique process of creating the OST, produced under the fictional group Saja Boys:
“I worked on ‘Your Idol’ and ‘Soda Pop.’ Back then, the concept of Saja Boys already existed — demons who live off people’s love and energy. There were also rough 2D black-and-white sketches. My job was to create music that brought that concept to life.”
“The first draft of ‘Soda Pop’ was meant to be upbeat, but the feedback kept coming back that it needed to be even more playful. It was new for me, but also fun because animation projects have very clear requests. The songs took shape over nearly two years of revisions, with constant feedback across multiple tracks.”
Asked about the difference between working with real artists and fictional characters, Vince explained:
“With real artists, I can talk with them, hear their stories, and shape the music around their perspective. This time, I had to match the film’s concept and visuals. It was more of a producer-client relationship, with back-and-forth adjustments, which was very different but rewarding.”
The tracks have since taken on a life of their own worldwide.
“I was shocked when I saw clips on social media of ‘Soda Pop’ being played in clubs and sung by crowds overseas. As a producer, I’m not often in the media spotlight, but thanks to K-Pop Demon Hunters, I even made the news. My friends and especially my parents are proud to see my name out there.”
Vince admitted the timing of the success felt almost accidental.
“I devoted myself fully to All Day Project as its main producer, so I was focused on that. Meanwhile, I had finished the K-Pop Demon Hunters OST work last year. It was such an unusual project that I’d nearly forgotten about it. Then suddenly, it was released around the same time as All Day Project. The way both projects blew up felt like an unexpected gift.”
On whether the timing of his comeback release was intentional, he laughed:
“People might not believe me, but it really wasn’t planned. Even on the film’s release day, I didn’t know it was coming out. I only realized once it dropped. This whole year has been filled with things I couldn’t have imagined.”
Reflecting on why the songs resonated globally, he highlighted both the animation and his label’s teamwork:
“I think the animation itself had an enormous influence. Another big factor is the synergy at The Black Label. No one person dominates the process — everyone contributes ideas, and then Teddy Park, the longtime YG producer, oversees and guides the direction. That teamwork really came through in the final songs.”
Vince ended with a playful comment about the business side of success:
“It usually takes about a year for royalty statements to come through. If you interview me again next year, I’ll probably show up looking a lot flashier,” he joked, drawing laughter.
With both All Day Project and K-Pop Demon Hunters boosting his global profile, 2025 is shaping up to be a breakthrough year for Vince — both behind the scenes and as a creator in his own right.
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