History Made: Netflix’s Fictional K‑Pop Group HUNTR/X Goes No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 with Golden
HUNTR/X, the fictional K-Pop group from Sony Animation’s film KPop Demon Hunters, has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song “Golden” leads the chart while the film continues to perform strongly on streaming platforms and in Netflix’s Top 10 since its release.
- What the article covers: the Hot 100 milestone, chart rivals, record details, who voices the group, release and streaming context, and where to watch next.
Chart milestone
According to Billboard, “Golden” by HUNTR/X reached No. 1 on the Hot 100, moving ahead of Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” at No. 2 and Chappell Roan’s “The Subway” at No. 3. Billboard also reports that this marks the first No. 1 for a K-pop artist on the Hot 100, and that HUNTR/X are the first all-women collective to top the chart since Destiny’s Child’s “Bootylicious” in August 2001. For more context, see Billboard’s roundup of the song’s streams, airplay and sales here.
Background and credits
KPop Demon Hunters was produced by Sony Animation and released on Netflix on June 20. The film follows the demon-slaying K-Pop band HUNTR/X — characters Rumi, Mira, and Zoey — and features vocals performed by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI. Since launch, the film has remained in Netflix’s Top 10 films and has performed strongly on streaming music services such as Spotify.
Animation and chart context
In addition, HUNTR/X’s No. 1 is the second song from an animated film to top the Hot 100 this decade. The first was “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Disney’s Encanto, which stayed at No. 1 for five weeks, as reported by Billboard here.
Where to watch and what’s next
The film remains available on Netflix, and screenings in theatres are scheduled for August. Meanwhile, the property has generated fan activity across social media and reports indicate there are potential plans for sequels and spin-offs. For now, the measurable facts are clear: HUNTR/X’s “Golden” sits at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the film continues to perform well on streaming platforms and in Netflix’s Top 10.
