The hit song 'Golden' from the animated U.S. film 'KPop Demon Hunters' has maintained its stronghold at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking its sixth consecutive week at number one. This remarkable achievement has been confirmed by Billboard's preview of its upcoming main singles chart, released on Monday.

The track's journey to the top has been nothing short of extraordinary. 'Golden' first appeared on the chart in July at a modest number 81 position, but has demonstrated incredible staying power by remaining on the chart for 13 straight weeks. The song's ascent to the summit began five weeks ago, and it has successfully defended its position against all challengers since then.

Billboard has noted the historic significance of this achievement, stating that 'Golden' now holds the distinction of being 'the sole longest-leading hit by an animated group in the Hot 100's 67-year history.' This milestone underscores the unprecedented success of the soundtrack and its crossover appeal to mainstream American audiences.

The Billboard Hot 100 serves as the definitive ranking of the most popular songs across all genres in the United States, with its methodology incorporating comprehensive data from streaming platforms, radio airplay, and direct sales. During the tracking week of September 12-18, 'Golden' accumulated impressive numbers across all these metrics, generating 32.1 million streams despite a 5 percent decline from the previous week.

Radio performance for the track showed particularly strong momentum, with 30.6 million radio airplay audience impressions representing a significant 16 percent increase from the prior week. Physical and digital sales remained steady at 7,000 copies sold, though this figure reflected a 6 percent decrease compared to the previous tracking period.

The success of 'Golden' represents just one facet of the broader triumph of the 'KPop Demon Hunters' soundtrack. The animated film's musical offerings have dominated the upper reaches of the chart, with three additional songs from the soundtrack securing coveted top 10 positions alongside 'Golden.' This remarkable showing demonstrates the soundtrack's comprehensive appeal and commercial viability.

'Soda Pop,' another standout track from the film, has claimed the number 5 spot on the chart, while 'Your Idol' follows closely behind at number 6. Rounding out the soundtrack's top 10 presence is 'How It's Done,' which has secured the number 10 position, giving the animated film an unprecedented four songs in the chart's most competitive tier.