17 Song Recommendations Like Saja Boys’ ‘Your Idol’ From ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
17 Songs If You Love Saja Boys' 'Your Idol' From 'K-Pop Demon Hunters'
Songs by BTS, ENHYPEN, EXO, Jimin and more K-pop playlist hits perfect for fans of Saja Boys' "Your Idol" from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters.
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1. ENHYPEN, “Bite Me”
Since their debut, ENHYPEN has been developing a dark, vampire-inspired storyline to complement their music and visuals. The group’s 2023 single “Bite Me” takes the mysterious pop sound utilized by Saja Boys in “Your Idol” with a modern twist, with production by Top 40 hitmakers Cirkut (whose credits include Number One hits by The Weeknd, Sam Smith and Katy Perry) and Jason Evigan (Demi Lovato, Maroon 5, Benson Boone).
2. EXO, “MAMA”
When EXO hit the K-pop scene in 2012, the boy band instantly drew curious listeners in with the ominous choir motif in their single “MAMA” that many fans instantly drew parallels to “Your Idol.” While “MAMA” is certainly more experimental than the Saja Boys’ single, you have to hand it to both groups; they know how to pull off the sinister sound.
3. ATEEZ, “Deja Vu”
The knocking hip-hop-inspired single from 2021 features a modern sound with a subtle dose of dark mystery, incorporating eerie vocal samples, twisting drill beats, and intense vocal performance.
4. Jimin, “Set Me Free Pt. 2”
One of K-pop’s most ambitious uses of choirs, Jimin set the stage for his history-making solo album, Face, with its regal pre-release single, “Set Me Free Pt. 2,” which showcased an entirely new side of the BTS superstar.
5. Taemin, “Guilty”
Before he even turned 30, Taemin was considered a living K-pop legend with the SHINee singer able to match any musical concept, dance or style. Released a day before Halloween in 2023, “Guilty” lets the superstar utilize his bone-chilling falsetto to deliver lines like, “Poison apple…you wanna take a bite / Hands outstretched, in danger, sinking deeper.”
6. BTS, “Black Swan”
An oft-overlooked BTS single, “Black Swan” is one of their most raw performances where the international superstars share anxieties about burning out of their passions. Released ahead of the group’s record-breaking Map of the Soul: 7 album, “Black Swan” helped the world recognize BTS as the deep, introspective artists their fans had known them to be from the beginning.
7. Max Changmin, “Devil”
Another K-pop legend with more than two decades in the industry, Max Changmin reinvented himself once again with the title track from his 2022 EP. While Max had showcased smooth R&B and ballads in his previous solo work, “Devil” delivered something quite sinister, with its minimal, hymn-like humming and a cinematically evil music video.
8. KINGDOM, “Black Crown”
If the song title wasn’t obvious enough, KINGDOM used the 2021 single “Black Crown” to share the latest chapter in their medieval-inspired concept, complete with ominous choirs and range-defying vocals.
While Saja Boys evoke the image of a jeoseung saja (the Korean equivalent of the grim reaper) for “Your Idol,” KINGDOM reference other villainous characters in the “Black Crown” video like a ghastly king, warriors on horseback and a crow.
9. Kang Daniel, “PARANOIA”
As one of the biggest K-pop solo stars of his generation, Kang Daniel has never been afraid to embrace his dark side and let fans get to know him better through music. Not just in its sound, “PARANOIA” lets Daniel directly address his tormentors as well as his inner demons.
“The theme in itself is heavy and distant, but since I’m resolving feelings I’ve personally felt, I wanted to express them honestly,” Kang said of the song. “The reason I put focus on such a dark aspect is because the majority of people are reluctant to bring this up. I wanted to confess my inner concerns and communicate them.”
10. Kim Woo Seok, “Dawn”
Kim Woo Seok was first introduced to fans through the boy band UP10TION but quickly reached even greater heights with his solo career. Showing his versatility, Woo Seok’s four solo albums released so far see him take on a range of concepts. “Dawn,” off his 2023 Blank Page, delivers an alluring R&B sound that he perfectly matches with a vocal performance that ranges from spine-tingling falsetto belts to breathy purrs.
11. PENTAGON, “Dr. BeBe”
Another truly versatile K-pop act, PENTAGON chose the intensely dark “Dr. BeBe” as the lead single for their first full-length album, Universe: The Black Hall, which helped the group hit new heights in their career.
12. VICTON, “Mayday”
While VICTON waited several years for their breakout success, the boy band brought out the slinky, sinister summer single “Mayday” in 2020 to keep their upward trajectory. Just like “Your Idol” did for Saja Boys, “Mayday” allowed the group to share a new side of their artistry with fans.
13. Han Seung Woo, “Sacrifice”
As further proof of how well VICTON performed when embracing darker concepts, eldest member Han Seung Woo released his debut solo single, “Sacrifice,” featuring an otherworldly vocal performance that hit notes that sounded like he had made a deal with the devil to achieve them.
14. NU’EST, “I’m in Trouble”
During NU’EST’s decade together, the group established itself as a true shape-shifter, able to do anything from bright pop gems to dark tracks like “I’m in Trouble” in 2020. A dark bassline backs the guys’ spine-tingling single styles to declare, “Ooh! I’m in trouble.”
15. EXO, “EL DORADO"
The standout track from EXO’s second full-length album EXODUS, the cinematic cut sounds like it could soundtrack a horror-action blockbuster film about a quest to find the mythical city of gold.
16. Kim Woo Seok, “Red Moon”
Another example of Kim Woo Seok’s versatility as a performer, “Red Moon” allows him to showcase his ability to embrace another dark concept with a slinkier, lighter production, anchored around a slightly creepy sing-along hook.
17. ENHYPEN “Moonstruck”
A signature song for ENHYPEN’s ongoing vampire lore, “Moonstruck” is the opening track for the group’s mega-selling ROMANCE : UNTOLD album from 2024. The track’s producer, Slow Rabbit, told Rolling Stone that he thinks “Moonstruck” is particularly special for the group.
“The song highlights each member’s voice, and the lyrics perfectly reflect the group’s distinct storyline,” the hitmaker shared. “I’m sure that [ENHYPEN’s fan army] ENGENEs have probably heard this song at concerts or year-end stages, but I think it’s a hidden gem.”
Bonus: SB19, “DAM”
While Demon Hunters proves the universal appeal of K-pop hallmarks, the dark boy band concept isn’t limited to South Korea. Filipino boy band SB19 has achieved international success while increasingly embracing more mature music releases. While K-pop idols from top groups like Super Junior, 2NE1, ATEEZ, THE BOYZ, Kep1er, ZEROBASEONE and many more have recreated SB19 choreography through different viral challenges, the group’s 2025 single “DAM” feels like a perfect type of track to pair alongside Saja Boys’ “Your Idol.” Co-written and composed by member Pablo, “DAM” is all the more impressive for coming straight from the group members themselves and having a global appeal.
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