The K-pop universe has a new queen of the charts — and this time, she's animated. HUNTR/X, the fictional girl group from Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters, has secured a second non-consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their breakout hit "Golden."
This record-breaking feat puts "Golden" in historic company, as the first K-pop girl group track to top the Hot 100 in more than two decades. Not even BLACKPINK or NewJeans have done it — making HUNTR/X an unstoppable phenomenon that's rewriting the rules of K-pop domination.
From Animation to Chart-Topping Reality
Though HUNTR/X exists in the animated world of KPop Demon Hunters, the voices behind the music are very real. Rising stars Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami power the vocals for group members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, giving life to a track that has exploded across global streaming platforms.
The song's infectious hook and slick production have not only topped the Billboard Hot 100 but also climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, proving its worldwide appeal.
"Golden" Shines Beyond the Charts
Fans aren't just streaming the track — they're turning it into a cultural moment. From TikTok challenges to viral fan edits, "Golden" has become the unofficial anthem of summer 2025. The success also echoes in the UK, where the track returned to No. 1, and multiple soundtrack singles from KPop Demon Hunters have flooded the Top 10, setting new records for K-pop soundtracks.
Meanwhile, speculation about AI-generated vocals was quickly shut down when Rei Ami took to social media to defend the artistry, reminding fans that behind every fictional idol are real artists pouring in authentic creativity and passion.
What's Next for HUNTR/X?
Industry insiders hint at more to come — with Republic Records already dropping a David Guetta remix of "Golden", and whispers of a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters in development. If the soundtrack's runaway success is any indication, HUNTR/X may just become the most iconic fictional girl group in K-pop history.
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