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“Takedown” is a fierce K-pop anthem that fuses pop and electronic sounds with diss-track intensity, channeling raw rage and energy. Its impact grew even stronger with a real-world rendition by TWICE’s Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung, released as the lead single and featured in the film’s end credits.

Song Credits

  • Vocal: TWICE JEONGYEON, JIHYO & CHAEYOUNG
  • Album: K-pop Demon Hunters soundtrack
  • Released: June 20, 2025
  • Length: 3:07
  • Label: Republic Records & Universal Music Group
  • Writer: Michel “Lindgren” Schulz
  • Producer: Michel “Lindgren” Schulz & Ian Eisendrath

KPop Demon Hunters “TAKEDOWN” Official Lyric Video

K-Pop Demon Hunters “TAKEDOWN” Lyrics

KPop Demon Hunters “TAKEDOWN” Meaning

“Takedown” embodies the fierce determination of the film’s heroines—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—who take on the role of protectors, vowing to defeat every demon that endangers their fans. At its core, the song is about empowerment and resistance, reflecting not only a battle against supernatural enemies but also a metaphorical fight to shield loved ones from forces that corrupt or consume their souls.

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TWICE delivers this message with raw intensity, giving the anthem an added weight that resonates beyond the film. The track channels the urgency of standing up for those who cannot defend themselves, painting the girls as warriors whose strength comes from loyalty and love.

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This sense of power and unity struck a chord with listeners worldwide, helping the song debut at #86 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the tracking week ending July 12, 2025. The milestone marked Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung’s first appearances on the chart and TWICE’s third overall, further underscoring how the song’s blend of fierce energy and emotional meaning resonated both within the film’s universe and the global music stage.