The fictional soundtrack of "KPop Demon Hunters" continues its unprecedented real-world chart success, as tracks from the animated film dominate Billboard's latest Hot 100.
HUNTR/X /X—the movie's fictional girl group, voiced by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami—secured its fourth non-consecutive week at No. 1 with the smash single"Golden." The track not only tops the Hot 100 but also anchors the soundtrack's remarkable run, with four songs landing in this week's Top 10.
Alongside "Golden," HUNTR/X's energetic anthem "How It's Done" held steady at No. 9. Meanwhile, fictional boy band Saja Boys—brought to life by Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, U-KISS's Kevin Woo, and samUIL Lee—placed two tracks in the Top 10: "Your Idol" at No. 5 and "Soda Pop" at No. 6.
A Historic Moment in K-pop Chart History
"Golden" has now become only the second K-pop track ever to spend four weeks atop the Hot 100, following BTS's 2021 juggernaut "Butter," which reigned for 10 weeks. The song also ties the record for the fourth-longest No. 1 run by an all-female group of three or more members, placing HUNTR/X /X in the company of TLC, The Bangles, The Supremes, and The Chiffons.
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Beyond the Hot 100, "Golden" continues its global takeover, ranking No. 1 on Billboard's Streaming Songs, Digital Song Sales, Global 200, and Global Excl. U.S. charts this week. On U.S. radio, the track also reached new heights, climbing to No. 10 on the Pop Airplay chart and No. 24 on the all-genre Radio Songs chart.
By the Numbers
According to Soompi, referencing data from Luminate (formerly Nielsen Music), between August 29 and September 4, "Golden" by HUNTR/X achieved the following in the U.S.:
- 34.5 million official streams in the U.S.
- 22.1 million radio airplay audience impressions
- 9,000 downloads sold
What's Next for 'KPop Demon Hunters'
With HUNTR/X and Saja Boys continuing to dominate the charts, "KPop Demon Hunters" has proven that even fictional acts can capture real-world audiences. If the momentum holds, "Golden" may solidify its place among the most iconic K-pop crossovers in Billboard history.
"KPop Demon Hunters" is a groundbreaking animated film that blends action, fantasy, and the high-energy world of K-pop. Centered around fictional groups HUNTR/X and Saja Boys, the movie reimagines idols as fierce demon fighters while delivering a powerful soundtrack that has resonated with fans worldwide.
