KPop Demon Hunters' Golden Tops UK, US Charts Six Weeks

The soundtrack of Netflix's animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" continues to dominate music charts worldwide, with the single "Golden" by the fictional girl group HUNTR/X maintaining its No. 1 position on the British Official Singles Chart for a sixth week and on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for a fourth week. "Golden" has become only the second K-pop song to spend four weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100, tying records held by iconic all-female groups and surpassing most other K-pop tracks except BTS's "Butter." Other songs from the soundtrack, such as "Soda Pop" and "Your Idol" by the fictional boy band Saja Boys, also rank highly on both British and U.S. charts. The soundtrack’s success reflects the film's status as the most-watched title in Netflix history and highlights the crossover appeal of K-pop music, with additional tracks from artists like TWICE and BLACKPINK also charting. In the U.S., "Golden" achieved over 34 million streams and significant radio plays, underscoring its widespread popularity beyond just K-pop fans. This phenomenon showcases how a fictional soundtrack can achieve unprecedented real-world commercial success, marking a major milestone for K-pop and animated film music alike.