'KPop Demon Hunters' Soundtrack Makes History: 'Golden' Tops Billboard Hot 100 for Six Weeks
September 22, 2025
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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Hypebeast • Sep 23, 2025
HUNTR/X’s “Golden” Logs Historic Sixth Consecutive Week at No. 1
Billboard • Sep 22, 2025
HUNTR/X’s ‘Golden,’ From ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ Conquers Billboard Global Charts for 10th Week
Billboard • Sep 22, 2025
HUNTR/X’s ‘Golden’ Tops Hot 100 for Sixth Week, the Most for a Soundtrack Hit in 10 Years