Takedown comes from KPop Demon Hunters, the 2025 Netflix animated film about Huntrix, a K-pop group who secretly hunt demons. In the story the song is aimed at the rival demon boy band Saja Boys, and its confident, confrontational tone helped it catch on beyond the film. A version featuring TWICE members Jeongyeon, Jihyo and Chaeyoung also circulated widely, bringing the track to K-pop fans who already followed the group. Short clips spread through edits, dance videos and reaction content, keeping the chorus in circulation long after the film's release.