HUNTRIX's ‘Golden’ Soars to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100
Netflix's original animated film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” has set a new milestone in global pop culture. The movie’s fictional K-pop girl group, HUNTRIX, just scored a massive hit with their song “Golden,” landing at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Not only that, “Golden” topped both the Billboard Global 200 and the Global (Excl. U.S.) charts—marking the first time ever a virtual artist has reached No. 1 on both rankings.
This Week’s(25.07.17) Major Chart Records for “Golden”:
- Billboard Global 200 – No. 1
- Global (Excl. U.S.) – No. 1
- Hot 100 – No. 6
- Melon, Genie, YouTube Music (Korea) – No. 1
7 OST Tracks Climb Billboard Hot 100
- “Golden” – No. 6
- “Your Idol” (Saja Boys) – No. 16
- “How It's Done” (HUNTRIX) – No. 29
- “Soda Pop” (Saja Boys) – No. 35
- “Free” (Rumi solo) – No. 41
- “What It Sounds Like” – No. 43
- “Takedown” – No. 51
- BONUS: A special version of “Takedown” by TWICE’s Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung debuted at No. 86!
Who Really Sings “Golden”? Meet the Voices Behind HUNTRIX
Although HUNTRIX is a virtual group, the vocals come from real-life Korean-American artists, each with impressive musical credentials:
Rumi – EJAE (Kim Eun-jae)
- Former SM Entertainment trainee
- Composer of Red Velvet’s “Psycho”
- Known for her powerful high notes and songwriting talent
Rumi - EJAE
Mira – Audrey Nuna (Choo Hae-won)
- Rising Korean-American R&B/hip-hop artist
- Scheduled to perform at the 2025 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival
Joy- Rei Ami (Lee Ye-eun)
- A versatile singer-songwriter blending hip-hop, electronic, and pop styles
Together, they create a track that blends K-pop energy with global pop appeal, perfectly complementing the movie’s fierce storyline.
Listen to HUNTRIX’s Hit Track “Golden”
- Structure: Tension-filled intro → Explosive chorus → Multi-layered bridge
- Key Lyrics: “We are golden, never broken”
- The lyrics reflect the identity of the characters—warriors fighting evil while shining like stars
🎧 Listen here: Billboard Hot 100 – Golden
About K-Pop Demon Hunters
Released globally on June 20, 2025, on Netflix, K-Pop Demon Hunters is an animated fantasy film where K-pop idols double as demon slayers. The story follows HUNTRIX, a girl group rooted in traditional Korean shamanism, as they battle Saja Boys, a demonic boy band inspired by grim reapers.
- Genres: Urban fantasy, musical, supernatural action, magical girl, comedy-horror
- Studios: Sony Pictures Animation, Columbia Pictures
- Directors: Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans
- Music by: Marcelo Zarvos
- Running Time: 99 minutes
- Streaming on: Netflix
- Rating: PG-13
K-Pop Demon Hunters isn’t just another animated musical—it’s deeply rooted in Korean culture.
- HUNTRIX draws inspiration from Korean shamans (mudang)
- Saja Boys represent the traditional saja (grim reaper) motif
- The animation respectfully and authentically incorporates Korean traditions, mythology, and aesthetic
To maintain K-pop authenticity, the production team collaborated with top industry professionals including:
- Teddy (THEBLACKLABEL)
- Lindgren, Stephen Kirk, Jenna Andrews
- Even TWICE lent their vocals to the OST’s lead track “Takedown”
HUNTRIX's “Golden” is a virtual performance, but the emotions and artistry behind it are very real.
This hit showcases the evolving power of K-pop—not just as a musical genre, but as a global storytelling force that blends tradition, technology, and talent.
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