The breakout hit "Golden" from Netflix's animated film "K-pop Demon Hunters" has reclaimed the top position on the British Official Singles Chart Top 100, marking its second time at number one. The song's return to the summit demonstrates the continued global appeal of K-pop-influenced music and animated soundtrack content.
According to the official chart results released on Friday, "Golden" successfully dethroned "The Subway" by Chappel Roan, which had held the number one spot for the previous week. This latest achievement comes just two weeks after "Golden" first reached the pinnacle of the British charts, establishing a pattern of sustained popularity among UK music fans.
The track represents a collaborative effort featuring multiple artists performing as the fictional girl group Huntr/x from the animated film. The song showcases the talents of Ejae, a composer with training experience at the prestigious SM Entertainment company, alongside Korean American vocalist Audrey Nuna and South Korean-born American artist Rei Ami. This diverse lineup brings together different musical backgrounds and cultural perspectives to create the soundtrack's standout performance.
"Golden" holds significant historical importance as the first K-pop song to achieve number one status on the British charts in over a decade. The last K-pop track to reach this milestone was Psy's global phenomenon "Gangnam Style," which topped the chart in 2012. This 13-year gap highlights both the rarity and significance of "Golden's" achievement in breaking through to mainstream British audiences.
The song's success extends beyond the UK market, having also captured the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States earlier in the week. This dual achievement across both major English-speaking music markets underscores the track's broad international appeal and cross-cultural resonance.
The "K-pop Demon Hunters" soundtrack has proven to be a comprehensive success on the British charts, with multiple tracks performing exceptionally well. "Soda Pop" and "Your Idol," two additional songs from the animated film's musical collection, secured impressive positions at sixth and seventh place respectively. Another soundtrack entry, "Takedown," also made its mark by reaching 35th position, demonstrating the overall strength and appeal of the film's musical offerings to British listeners.
