The breakout single 'Golden' from Netflix's animated film 'Kpop Demon Hunters' has maintained its commanding position at the top of the British Official Singles Chart Top 100 for an impressive sixth consecutive week. The song continues to outperform major competitors, including Olivia Dean's 'Man I Need' and Sabrina Carpenter's 'Tears,' according to the latest chart results released on Friday.
Performed by Korean American artists Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami under the fictional girl group name Huntr/x, 'Golden' serves as a centerpiece track for the film's original soundtrack. The trio's collaboration has proven to be a cultural phenomenon, bridging K-pop aesthetics with mainstream Western appeal through the animated series' narrative framework.
The song's chart performance tells a remarkable success story. After making its debut at a modest No. 93 position, 'Golden' steadily climbed the rankings before achieving its first No. 1 position on August 1st. Despite briefly dropping to No. 2, the track quickly reclaimed the top spot and has since maintained its dominance for five straight weeks, demonstrating exceptional staying power in the competitive British music market.
The international success extends beyond the UK, with 'Golden' also securing the No. 1 position on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 main singles chart for four consecutive weeks. This dual-chart dominance highlights the song's broad appeal across different markets and demographics, reflecting the growing global influence of K-pop influenced content.
Other tracks from the 'Kpop Demon Hunters' soundtrack have also achieved notable chart success. 'Soda Pop' secured the fourth position, while 'Your Idol' claimed the seventh spot on the British Official chart. Additionally, an alternate version of 'Takedown,' performed by TWICE members Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung, landed at No. 24, further demonstrating the soundtrack's comprehensive impact.
The animated film, which premiered on June 20th, has shattered Netflix viewing records to become the most-watched title in the streaming platform's history across both films and television series. This unprecedented success has elevated not only the soundtrack but also boosted visibility for related K-pop acts on the charts.
The K-pop influence extends throughout this week's British Official chart, with several Korean acts securing notable positions. TWICE's 'Strategy' reached No. 35, while BLACKPINK's 'Jump' claimed No. 37. Rising group Katseye achieved No. 45 with 'Gabriela,' and BLACKPINK member Rose's solo track 'APT.' rounded out the Korean representation at No. 52, showcasing the genre's sustained mainstream penetration in the UK market.
