The breakout single "Golden" from Netflix's animated film "K-pop Demon Hunters" has made an impressive comeback on the British Official Singles Chart, climbing two positions to reach number three in its seventeenth week on the chart. The track's resurgence demonstrates the continued global appeal of K-pop influenced content even amid fierce competition from major international artists.
Performed by Korean American artists Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami as the fictional girl group Huntr/x within the animated series, "Golden" has maintained remarkable staying power since its chart debut. The song initially entered the British Official Singles Chart Top 100 at a modest ninety-third position back in June, but quickly gained momentum among listeners.
The track's chart performance has been nothing short of extraordinary, having spent eight consecutive weeks at the coveted number one spot before experiencing a temporary decline and subsequent recovery. This resilience is particularly noteworthy given the current dominance of global pop superstar Taylor Swift's latest album tracks across various international music rankings.
"Golden" has achieved similar success across the Atlantic, topping the prestigious U.S. Billboard Hot 100 main singles chart for eight weeks. This dual-chart dominance highlights the song's broad international appeal and the growing influence of K-pop inspired content in mainstream Western markets.
Other tracks from the "K-pop Demon Hunters" soundtrack have also maintained strong chart positions on the British rankings. "Your Idol" currently holds the tenth position, though it dropped one spot from the previous week's ninth place showing. Meanwhile, "How It's Done" successfully reentered the chart at number twelve, demonstrating the soundtrack's overall commercial strength.
However, not all soundtrack entries maintained their momentum. "Takedown," performed by the established K-pop girl group TWICE, experienced a significant decline, falling six positions to land at ninety-third place on the current chart.
The animated film "K-pop Demon Hunters," which was released on June 20th, has achieved unprecedented success on the Netflix platform. The series has officially become the most-watched title in the streaming service's entire history, surpassing both film and television series viewership records.
Beyond the "K-pop Demon Hunters" phenomenon, other K-pop collaborations are making waves on the British charts. "Eyes Closed," a highly anticipated collaboration between BLACKPINK member Jisoo and British pop star Zayn, made its chart debut at thirty-seventh place, generating significant buzz among fans of both artists.
Additionally, the rising girl group Katseye saw their single "Gabriela" climb one position to thirty-eighth place, while BLACKPINK's Rosé experienced a slight decline with "APT." dropping three spots to sixty-seventh position from the previous week. These varied performances reflect the dynamic and competitive nature of the current UK music landscape, where K-pop artists continue to establish and maintain their presence alongside traditional Western pop acts.
