
The OST "Golden" from the Netflix animation "K-Pop Demon Hunters" has held the No. 1 spot on the US Billboard main singles chart "Hot 100" for seven consecutive weeks. The song has been at the top for a total of eight weeks non-consecutively, and among K-pop songs, only "Golden" and BTS's "Butter" have recorded more than eight weeks at No. 1.
"Golden" is a song by the virtual girl group Huntrix and serves as the theme song for the animation "K-Pop Demon Hunters." The song has remained on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, which compiles US streaming, radio airplay, and sales data, for 15 consecutive weeks. "Golden" holds the record for the longest No. 1 run by a song performed by an animated character singer and ranks eighth among soundtracks for the longest time at No. 1.
"Golden" has topped the Streaming Songs chart for 11 consecutive weeks and has risen to No. 8 on the Radio Songs chart. It reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the Digital Song Sales chart, marking its third week at the top.
EJAE is the singer who performs as the protagonist Rumi in "K-Pop Demon Hunters" and is also the composer of "Golden." He is scheduled to visit Korea on the 15th for a press conference. EJAE previously trained as a trainee under SM Entertainment preparing for debut, and actor Shin Young-kyun is known to be his grandfather.
Recently, EJAE appeared on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" in the US, performing "Golden" live. This performance was noted as his first live performance of the song. Additionally, he is set to appear on NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on the 7th, where he will perform "Golden" as a full group.
"K-Pop Demon Hunters" is an animation that features K-pop and traditional Korean culture as its themes, creating a global sensation. The series airs on Netflix and has gained great popularity both domestically and internationally. The success of "Golden" once again proves the global influence of K-pop.
EJAE's visit to Korea and the press conference are seen as opportunities to directly convey his musical achievements and future plans to the Korean public. The OST "Golden" from "K-Pop Demon Hunters" is establishing itself as a song that opens a new horizon for K-pop.