Netflix Animated Film “KPop Demon Hunters” OST “Golden” Sets Global Chart Records

“The Golden” soundtrack from Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” is achieving historic results across worldwide music charts. According to the UK Official Charts on the 19th (local time), the song performed by the fictional girl group HUNTR/X, titled “Golden,” has now remained in the UK Singles Chart Top 100 for 26 consecutive weeks, demonstrating sustained popularity. After its release, the track held the number one position for 10 non-consecutive weeks before dropping to 28th place most recently. “Golden” features American-Korean singers LUCY, Suho, and Lay, all of whom served as vocalists for the group HUNTR/X in the film. Its performance on the Billboard Global chart is even more remarkable. “Golden” topped the Billboard Global Excl U.S. chart for 19 weeks, tying it with Bruno Mars’ collaboration with K-pop star Rosé titled “Apt.” as one of the longest-running number ones in that chart’s history. The song’s global impact was also evident in the Australian charts, where it spent 8 out of 25 weeks at the top and emerged as the biggest hit of 2025. “Golden” has been nominated for a Grammy Award, and other soundtrack tracks from the film, such as “What It Sounds Like” and “How It's Done,” also made it onto the UK charts, contributing to the overall success of the album. The film itself has become a global cultural phenomenon. Netflix announced that “KPop Demon Hunters” is one of the most-watched films in its history and broke tradition by releasing it in theaters as well. The movie follows K-pop stars Rumi, Mira, and Joy as secret guardians who protect the world from demons, capturing audiences ranging from children to adults with its catchy music and dynamic dance sequences. The success of “Golden” once again proves K-pop’s influence in the global music market. Its positive message of overcoming struggles to find one’s identity resonated with audiences worldwide, and combined with the song’s intense appeal, it evolved into an unprecedented hit.