"KPop Demon Hunters' member 'Golden' occupies the number one spot on the UK's Official Singles Chart"
In the world of K-pop, the animated Netflix hit "KPop Demon Hunters" has made a significant impact with its soundtrack. The standout track, "Golden," performed by Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, has reached the top of the UK Official Singles Chart, marking a landmark moment for the globally dominating South Korean genre.
Composed by Ejae, a former SM Entertainment trainee, "Golden" has resonated with listeners for its catchy melody and impressive vocal performances. The song is part of the movie's soundtrack, which features a K-pop girl group battling evil spirits to protect the human world.
This achievement is not limited to the UK. "Golden" has also reached No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100, indicating a strong global performance for the song. Martin Talbot, CEO of Official Charts, called the achievement "another landmark moment for the globally dominating South Korean genre."
The success of "Golden" comes amid a surge of K-pop popularity globally. In the US, Tomorrow X Together (TXT) has notable recent performances with their album "The Star Chapter - TOGETHER" charting prominently. In terms of YouTube views, top-streamed K-pop songs in 2025 include BLACKPINK's "JUMP," BABYMONSTER's "HOT SAUCE," TWICE's "THIS IS FOR," and JENNIE's "Like JENNIE." ROSÉ's "APT." also gained significant views recently, reflecting strong domestic and global popularity for these songs and artists.
In South Korea, while no direct chart positions were provided, the high viewership on YouTube suggests strong domestic and global popularity for "Golden" and other K-pop songs. "Golden" has also reached No. 1 on South Korea's Melon Top 100 chart.
Notable production work on "Golden" comes from renowned K-pop producers Teddy and 24 of The Black Label. The UK Official Charts Company highlighted the achievement, adding to the celebration of this significant milestone for K-pop in the UK.
With "Golden" reaching No. 1 on the UK Official Singles Chart, it marks the first K-pop No. 1 on the British chart since Psy's "Gangnam Style" in 2012, breaking a decade-long drought for the genre. The song achieved the No. 1 position in its sixth week on the chart, rising three spots from the previous week. This success underscores the growing influence of K-pop in the global music landscape.
"The success of 'Golden', composed by Ejae, not only boosted its position on the UK Official Singles Chart but also proved that K-pop's impact extends beyond music, reaching entertainment realms, as demonstrated by its integration into the 'KPop Demon Hunters' soundtrack."
"Music lovers around the world have shown a keen interest in K-pop, with songs like 'Golden', 'JUMP' by BLACKPINK, 'HOT SAUCE' by BABYMONSTER, and more, dominating top music charts and streaming platforms, underscoring K-pop's global entertainment presence."
