Kpop Demon Hunters New History: Golden Rebounds to No. 1 in UK Charts

The original single “Golden” from the soundtrack of the animated film Kpop Demon Hunters has reclaimed the top spot on the UK Official Singles Chart. The track, performed by the fictional K-pop girl group HUNTR/X, climbed back to No. 1 after slipping for a week, marking a key milestone for the film’s musical impact.

This rebound underscores how the soundtrack from Kpop Demon Hunters continues to generate strong momentum in the UK and beyond. The Official Charts Company confirms the return to the summit, highlighting the wider dominance of K-pop tracks tied to the film.

Key Detail Section with Kpop Demon Hunters Soundtrack

“Golden,” performed by HUNTR/X (voiced by artists Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami), first ascended to No. 1 on the UK Official Singles Chart in early August. It then gave up the top position to another song, before rebounding to No. 1 on the week ending 16 August 2025. This makes it the first K-pop track in UK chart history to regain the No. 1 spot after losing it. (Korea JoongAng Daily)

The broader soundtrack of the film has also made waves: multiple tracks such as “How It’s Done” and “What It Sounds Like” are placed within the UK Top 20. According to the Official Charts Company, the K-pop wave triggered by the film saw seven K-pop songs in the UK Top 40 at one point. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

For the industry this underlines a few trends: One, cross-media synergy — an animated film and K-pop soundtrack together pushing music charts. Two, the global expansion of K-pop culture beyond traditional fan-bases. And three, the power of streaming and fandom engagement to drive chart rebounds. “Golden” achieving multi-week non-consecutive No. 1 status illustrates chart resilience. (Official Charts Company)

Analysis and Broader Impact

The success of “Golden” reflects more than just a hit single. It signals that K-pop affiliated media properties can anchor major chart performance in territories like the UK. The rebound to No. 1 amplifies that effect, showing not just an initial surge but sustained consumption.

For fans of K-pop or animated musicals, this also reinforces how fictional groups can operate similarly to real-world acts in terms of engagement and chart metrics. The commercial teams behind the film and soundtrack leveraged both streaming, social media trends and physical/digital release strategies.

In the longer term, this could influence how record labels and film studios collaborate — especially on soundtracks where K-pop can offer a built-in global audience. For the UK market specifically, the return of “Golden” to No. 1 might prompt the charts and industry watchers to anticipate further crossover hits from similar hybrid media projects. The rebound of “Golden” is thus a milestone for the Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack and for K-pop’s broader Western penetration.

In summary: the Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack, led by “Golden,” continues to rewrite chart history with its UK resurgence.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: Why did “Golden” rebound to No. 1?

The rebound likely reflects renewed streaming spikes, promotional pushes tied to the film’s ongoing visibility, and fan-driven consumption that reignited the track after its initial peak.

Q2: How many weeks has “Golden” been at No. 1?

The song has achieved multiple non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 in the UK; while exact week-counts vary by source, it is noted as having reclaimed the top spot after an intervening week. (Official Charts Company)

Q3: What are other significant tracks from the soundtrack?

Other tracks from the film such as “How It’s Done” and “What It Sounds Like” have charted in the UK Top 20, demonstrating the soundtrack’s depth of impact.

Q4: Does this matter for the wider music industry?

Yes — it shows that non-traditional acts (fictional groups tied to film) and K-pop can drive major chart outcomes in Western markets, influencing strategies for labels and film tie-ins.

Q5: Is this success unique to the UK?

No — “Golden” and the soundtrack have also achieved major milestones in the U.S. and other countries, though the UK rebound is a notable chart-specific development.