KPop Demon Hunters’ ‘Golden’ Becomes Billboard No. 1 Hit, Breaking Records for Animated Films

The animated film ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ has achieved a major milestone with its breakout song ‘Golden’ topping the Billboard Hot 100. This marks the first time a K-pop track by female artists has reached this position, with ‘Golden’ being the ninth K-pop song to do so. The song has also dominated Spotify’s US charts and the Official UK Singles Chart, becoming the second K-pop single ever to top the UK charts. The film, which revolves around a K-pop girl group fighting demons with their music, has become Netflix’s most-watched animated film since its release in June. ‘Golden’ has had over 32 million streams in the first week of August and has contributed to the film’s growing success, with Netflix even considering sequels. The achievement highlights the rising global influence of K-pop, especially in the animated film industry, and showcases how music is being integrated into stories rather than merely serving as background filler. Fans are excited, and industry professionals are acknowledging this as a landmark moment for the genre.