How It's Done Lyrics – HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast

Song Overview

Song Credits

• Featured Vocals: EJAE (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), REI AMI (Zoey)
• Producers: 24, IDO (KOR), Teddy Park, Ian Eisendrath
• Composers / Lyricists: Mark Sonnenblick, Danny Chung, EJAE
• Strings Arranger: Rob Mathes
• Mix & Master: Curtis Miller (mix), Dave Kutch (master)
• Release Date: June 20, 2025
• Genre: K-Pop / Trap-pop with cinematic EDM flourishes
• Label: Republic Records · Universal Music Group
• Language: Bilingual (English & Korean)
• Phonographic Copyright ℗ Republic Records, Universal Music Group & Netflix Music, LLC

Song Meaning and Annotations

“How It’s Done” drops like a gauntlet—half battle cry, half runway strut. A skittering trap beat braces against snarling synth bass, while razor-sharp hi-hats mimic flicks of a switchblade. The trio’s bilingual word-play flips between swaggering English one-liners and cutting Korean idioms, underscoring the film’s message: global confidence doesn’t need translation. If BLACKPINK’s “Kill This Love” kicked the palace doors in, HUNTR/X saunter through the rubble, heels clicking, mascara unbothered.

The emotional arc starts cocky, turns taunting, then lands on collective invincibility—mirroring the movie sequence where the girls storm a demon-infested stadium. Harmonic minor flourishes in the pre-chorus nod to classic pansori intensity, while 808 slides keep feet planted firmly in 2025 clubland. It’s K-Pop’s maximalism meeting Netflix’s cinematic punch.

Verse 1

Chorus

Run, run, we run the town / Whole world playin’ our sound

Bridge

Annotations

The movie wastes no time diving into the action. We meet Rumi, Mira, and Zoey mid-battle — not just with fists, but with fierce vocals — as they take on a pack of demons disguised as their jet’s flight crew. It’s a bold, high-energy opening that launches with the track “How It’s Done,” turning a supernatural fight scene into a full-on performance. By the time the beat drops them into a roaring stadium, they’re no longer just warriors — they’re HUNTR/X, global K-pop icons.

“We needed it to hit like a true K-pop anthem,” says Eisendrath. Think early Blackpink energy — punchy, polished, impossible to ignore. The song wasn’t just about sound, it had to define the group’s identity from the first note: three distinct voices locked into one explosive rhythm. That meant experimenting — tempo, beat, vibe — until they found something that truly landed.

For tonal inspiration, the producers looked to a different kind of gang: West Side Story’s Jets. The swagger and unity of the “Jet Song” served as a guide — not just musically, but narratively. HUNTR/X had to feel like a crew the audience could believe in right away — sharp, synced, and ready to fight or sing at full volume.

Similar Songs

1. “POP/STARS” – K/DA Virtual idols, bilingual swagger, and a debut that blew up gaming stages—sound familiar? Both tracks hinge on boastful self-mythology and EDM-tilted drops. Where K/DA layers glossy pop, HUNTR/X adds trap grit and tense string stabs, but the shared DNA of fictional girl-power universes is unmistakable. Each song also doubles as narrative propulsion inside its respective animated world, blurring fiction and fandom.
2. “Kill This Love” – BLACKPINK BLΛƆKPIИK’s brass-blaring march walked so HUNTR/X could sprint. Both choruses weaponise repetition (“Pa-ram-pam-pam-pam-pam-pam”) to hammer defiance, and both lean on military drum patterns to frame romantic—or demonic—conflict as all-out war. Yet “How It’s Done” trades heartbreak for straight conquest, reflecting the fresh stakes of demon-hunting glamour.
3. “Next Level” – aespa aespa’s dimension-hopping concept mirrors HUNTR/X’s dual life of idols and warriors. Sonically, each track swerves through tempo changes and genre pivots. While aespa dips into hyper-pop breaks, HUNTR/X chooses snarling trap bridges, but both revel in showing listeners—quite literally—how the next level is done.

Questions and Answers

Why does the song switch between English and Korean so often?

The code-switching mirrors the group’s global reach and the film’s East-meets-West setting—plus it lets punchlines hit in two languages at once.

Is “Huntrix don’t miss” a movie reference?

Yes. In the climactic stadium fight, each member lands a perfect strike; the chant became an in-universe fan slogan that migrated into the hook.

Who whispers “okay, I’ll show you wild” in the intro?

That’s EJAE (as Rumi). The take kept her ad-lib cough—producers felt it added human edge before the digital onslaught.

Any official remixes yet?

Sony Animation cleared an Eroom drum & bass rework on SoundCloud a week after release; rumor says a Latin trap remix is queued for August.

How does the live version differ?

On Netflix’s behind-the-scenes special, strings are doubled by an eight-piece taepyeongso ensemble, giving the bridge an ancient-meets-future bite.

Awards and Chart Positions

• Debuted at #42 on the Billboard Hot 100 (chart dated July 7 2025).

• Peaked at #14 on the Spotify Global Daily Chart (July 3 2025).

• Reached #40 on the UK Official Singles Chart.

• Climbed to #12 on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100.

No major awards—yet. Sony Pictures Animation is prioritising sister track “Golden” for Oscar submission, but insiders tip “How It’s Done” for MTV VMA “Best K-Pop” nods later this year.

Fan and Media Reactions

“Can I get the file? It’s HEAT!!!” —Nujin on SoundCloud remix thread

“K-Pop Demon Hunters proves how it’s done, done, done.” —Korea JoongAng Daily

“Dressed as Mira and belting the hook—my neighbours are terrified but I feel invincible.” —TikTok user @eventide.eve

“The mental image of ‘Soda Pop’ and this track both getting Oscars is wild, but I’m here for it.” —Reddit user Hot-Marketer-27

“Huntrix didn’t just save the world, they saved my Spotify Wrapped.” —Academy’s playful post on X