The hit song "Golden" from Netflix's animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" has continued its remarkable chart dominance, securing the top position on the Billboard Hot 100 for an impressive seventh consecutive week. This achievement solidifies the track's status as one of the year's most successful crossover hits, bridging the gap between K-pop and mainstream American music.
According to Billboard's preview of its upcoming main singles chart released Monday, "Golden" maintained its commanding lead at No. 1, extending its unprecedented run at the summit. The song's journey to the top has been nothing short of extraordinary, having debuted at a modest No. 81 position back in July before steadily climbing the charts over the following weeks.
The track has demonstrated remarkable staying power, remaining on the Billboard Hot 100 for 14 straight weeks since its initial chart entry. After its gradual ascent through the summer months, "Golden" claimed the coveted No. 1 spot and has held that position firmly for the past seven weeks, showing no signs of losing momentum.
The Billboard Hot 100 represents the definitive ranking of the most popular songs across all genres in the United States, using a comprehensive methodology that combines streaming numbers, radio airplay data, and physical and digital sales figures. This makes "Golden's" sustained success particularly noteworthy, as it reflects broad appeal across multiple platforms and demographics.
During the tracking week of September 19-25, "Golden" posted impressive performance metrics across all measured categories. The song generated 33.8 million streams, representing a healthy 5 percent increase from the previous week. Radio airplay proved even stronger, with 33.9 million audience impressions, marking an 11 percent uptick that suggests continued growth in mainstream radio acceptance.
Physical and digital sales also contributed to the song's sustained success, with 8,000 copies sold during the same period, reflecting a 2 percent increase. While streaming and radio airplay dominate the modern music landscape, these sales figures demonstrate the song's appeal to dedicated fans willing to make purchases.
The success of "Golden" has created a halo effect for the entire "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack, with multiple tracks from the animated film securing prominent positions on the chart. "Soda Pop," another standout track from the soundtrack, claimed the No. 3 position, while "Your Idol" rounded out the top five at No. 5, creating an unprecedented scenario where a single soundtrack occupies three of the top five positions on America's most important music chart.
