KPop Demon Hunters' Golden Tops UK Singles Chart First K-Pop No.1 in 13 Years

The soundtrack song "Golden" from Netflix's animated musical "KPop Demon Hunters" has reached No. 1 on the UK Official Singles Chart, marking the first K-pop song to top the chart since Psy's "Gangnam Style" in 2012. Performed by the fictional girl group Huntr/x and voiced by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, "Golden" has also climbed to No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped South Korea’s Melon Top 100 chart. The track, noted for its catchy blend of K-pop and English lyrics, is part of the film’s narrative about a K-pop girl group battling evil spirits, and has been described as a summer hit. Other songs from the "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack, including "Your Idol" and "Soda Pop," have entered the UK top 20, underscoring the film’s broad musical impact. Industry leaders have hailed this achievement as a landmark moment for the global influence of Korean pop music. The success of "Golden" also follows historic instances of animated film songs topping the UK charts, such as Disney's "We Don’t Talk About Bruno."