'KPop Demon Hunters' OST "Golden" Claims 6 Consecutive Weeks at No. 1 on UK Charts – Biggest Achievement in K-Pop History

The soundtrack for the film "KPop Demon Hunters" has completely dominated the UK Official Singles Chart. "Golden," performed by the fictional girl group "Huntrix" in the movie, secured its sixth No. 1 position overall and fifth consecutive win on the chart released on the 12th local time (covering September 12–18). This achievement far exceeds the previous K-Pop record held by Psy’s "Gangnam Style" (1 week at No. 1 in 2012). "Golden" entered the chart at position 93 before showing a remarkable upward trajectory, rising to 31st, then 20th, 9th, 4th, No. 1, 2nd, and finally back to No. 1. The song was co-created by Lee Jae, a former Trainee at SM Entertainment, singer-songwriter Audrey Nuna, and Ray Aimi — all of whom are Korean Americans. It is also currently holding No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for four consecutive weeks. In addition to "Golden," several other OST tracks have made it into the top ranks of the UK charts, delivering results that will go down in K-Pop history. The rival boy group "Saja Boys" from the film, with their track "Soda Pop," reached position 4, while "Your Idol" landed at position 7, both securing spots within the top 10. "Takedown," performed by TWICE members Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung, appeared at position 24. As a result, four OST songs set a record by simultaneously staying inside the chart’s top 100 for seven consecutive weeks. Existing songs by K-Pop groups are also seeing renewed interest. TWICE’s title track from their 14th mini-album, "STRATEGY" (feat. Megan Thee Stallion), reached position 35 after being featured in "KDeHun," entered the chart seven months after release, and has now remained there for seven consecutive weeks. BLACKPINK’s global single "Ttueo" stayed on the chart for nine consecutive weeks at position 37, while member Rosé’s solo song "APT." has been listed on the chart for a staggering 47 consecutive weeks at position 52. "GABRIELA" by the global girl group "KATSEYE," jointly produced by HYBE and Geffen Records, maintained a presence in the top 10 for ten consecutive weeks by reaching positions 4 and 5. The Official Charts organization analyzed the situation by stating, "This week, K-Pop has six songs in the TOP 40, effectively dominating the UK charts." Reflecting this popularity, the "2025 Han River Light Show (Drone Light Show)" was held on the 7th at Dukseom Han River Park in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, where over 1,200 drones created images of the "KDeHun" characters, illuminating the night sky.