‘Golden’ Tops Billboard, UK Charts, Sets K-Pop Records

The soundtrack single 'Golden' from the Netflix animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' has achieved a historic milestone by reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking it as the first K-Pop song led by female vocalists to top the chart. This track, performed by the fictional girl group Huntrix and featuring artists EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Ray Ami, also debuted at number one on the UK Official Singles Chart, showcasing K-Pop's expanding global influence. 'Golden' has broken records in South Korea by surpassing previous Perfect All-Kill (PAK) records held by NewJeans and BTS, emphasizing its massive domestic and international success. The song was co-written by EJAE (Kim Eunjae), Lee Jae, and others, and produced by a team including YG’s The Black Label producer Teddy, blending cross-genre and cross-cultural elements. Fans and fellow artists have expressed overwhelming support, while EJAE and Lee Jae shared heartfelt gratitude for the achievement, which symbolizes both their artistic dedication and the growing recognition of female K-Pop artists worldwide. This accomplishment underscores the rising global prominence of K-Pop and its ability to connect audiences through powerful music and storytelling.