'KPop Demon Hunters' Soundtrack Makes History: 'Golden' Tops Billboard Hot 100 for Six Weeks

September 22, 2025
'KPop Demon Hunters' Soundtrack Makes History: 'Golden' Tops Billboard Hot 100 for Six Weeks
  • The soundtrack for the film 'KPop Demon Hunters' has achieved a historic milestone by having its song 'Golden' top the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six consecutive weeks, making it the first soundtrack in a decade to do so since Wiz Khalifa's 'See You Again' in 2015.

  • Other tracks from the soundtrack, such as 'Soda Pop,' 'Your Idol' by Saja Boys, and 'How It’s Done' by HUNTR/X, are also ranking highly within the top 10, highlighting the soundtrack's overall commercial success.

  • The song 'Golden,' performed by the fictional girl group HUNTR/X featuring Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, has climbed from debut at No. 81 to No. 1 after 13 weeks, driven by the anime's popularity.

  • This achievement underscores the growing influence of soundtrack music in mainstream charts and signals a shift towards treating soundtracks as standalone pop franchises, especially within the context of multimedia and digital ecosystems.

  • 'Golden' has also reached No. 2 on the Digital Song Sales chart and maintained a peak of No. 8 on the Pop Airplay chart, with notable sales and radio impressions, reflecting its widespread popularity.

  • The success of the soundtrack is part of a broader trend where pop music increasingly intersects with digital worlds, fandoms, and multimedia, transforming traditional artist-centric models into more integrated entertainment experiences.

  • The soundtrack's popularity is further evidenced by its status as the most viewed content on Netflix, indicating its significant cultural impact beyond music charts.

  • The song's virality is partly attributed to the anime's storyline, which features fictional K-pop idols with supernatural powers, resonating with fans worldwide.

  • This milestone also highlights the potential for soundtracks to become major pop phenomena, leveraging K-pop's marketing strategies for broader cultural export.

  • The success of 'Golden' and the soundtrack reflects a new era where multimedia and virtual artists are recognized as mainstream contenders, reshaping the music industry landscape.

  • The charts are based on data from over 200 territories worldwide, combining streaming and sales figures, verified by Luminate and compiled by Billboard, ensuring the accuracy of these achievements.

  • Overall, the soundtrack's success exemplifies the increasing prominence of movie-related music in mainstream charts and highlights the cultural and commercial influence of 'KPop Demon Hunters' in 2025.

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