The imaginary soundtrack of “Kpop Demon Hunters” continues its unprecedented success of the real world, as the traces of the animated film dominate Billboard’s last hot 100.
Huntr /X /X-The group of imaginary girls of the film, voiced by Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami-His marked his fourth non-consecutive week at n. 1 with the single Smash “Golden”. The track is not only at the top of the hot 100, but also anchor to the remarkable race of the soundtrack, with four songs landing in the top 10 of this week.
Next to “Golden”, an energetic hymn of Huntr/X “How it Where” has remained stable at n. 9. Meanwhile, the fantasy band Saja Boys-Bruped to Life by Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, U-Kiss’s Kevin Woo and Samuil Lee-Have set up two tracks in the Top 10: “Your idol” at n. 5 and “A n. 6.
A historical moment in the history of the K-pop graphic
“Golden” has now only become the second K-Pop track that he has ever spent four weeks at the top of the hot 100, following BTS’s Juggernaut “of 2021”, which he reigned for 10 weeks. The song also binds the record for the fourth longer number 1 managed by a group for all females of three or more members, placing Huntr /X /X in the company of TLC, Bangles, Supremes and The Chiffon.
Beyond the Hot 100, “Golden” continues its global acquisition, ranking n. 1 In the streaming songs by Billboard, Sales Digital Songs, Global 200 and Global Exc. US DISAPPEARS THIS WEEK. On the US radio, the track has also reached new heights, climbing to n. 10 In the Pop Airplay and n. 24 in the ranking of the radio songs of the whole genre.
From numbers
According to Siumpi, reference to the data of Luminate (previously Nielsen Music), between August 29 and September 4, Huntr/X “Golden” has reached the following in the United States:
- 34.5 million official flows in the United States
- 22.1 million impressions on the public of Airplay Radio
- 9,000 downloads sold
What is the next for “Kpop Demon Hunters”
With the boys of Huntr/X and Saja who continue to dominate the rankings, “Kpop Demon Hunters” has shown that the fictitious acts can also capture an audience of the real world. If the momentum is worth, “Golden” can consolidate its place among the most iconic K-pop crossovers in the history of Billboard.
“Kpop Demon Hunters” is an innovative animation film that merges the action, fantasy and world with high energy of K-Pop. Centered on groups of fictitious Huntr/X and Saja Boys, the film reinvents idols as ferocious demons fighters while it offers a powerful soundtrack that has resounded with fans all over the world.
