K-Debut OST ‘Golden’ Achieves No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 as the First K-Pop Female Artist! | Music & Entertainment
π₯ K-Drama “K-Pop Demon Hunters” OST “Golden” Claims #1 on Billboard Hot 100 as First Female K-Pop Artist!
Hey everyone! Have you heard the news? π I was so excited when I heard it yesterday that I probably told my friends about it 10 times, haha! A new legend has been written in K-pop history, as the OST ‘Golden’ from the Netflix animation “K-Pop Demon Hunters” has claimed the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100! π
π Table of Contents
- Historic Record: First K-Pop Female #1
- Three Reasons Why “Golden” is Special
- What This Record Means
- Frequently Asked Questions
1. Historic Record: First K-Pop Female #1 π
What is the Billboard Hot 100 that is causing such a stir? This chart is the most prestigious in the U.S.! It ranks based on digital sales, streaming, radio airplay scores, and is the spot every global artist dreams of β¨
Up until now, only BTS and members Jimin and Jungkook had reached #1 among K-Pop artists. However, this time, the virtual girl group HuntRix has made history by having ‘Golden’ as the first K-Pop-related song sung by a female vocalist to hit #1! (In reality, Korean American singers participated in the song.)
2. Three Reasons Why “Golden” is Special π«
β It is an Animation OST
Usually, the songs that sweep the charts are title tracks from idols or singles from global stars, so itβs truly surprising that this is an animation OST! The popularity of “K-Pop Demon Hunters” and its synergy must have played a huge role π¬
β‘ Catchy Melody
“I’m golden, golden~.” Once you hear this chorus, it sticks with you, right? Haha! The bright and lively melody captured the hearts of listeners around the world π΅
β’ A Comeback to #1
The initial entry on the charts wasn’t that high, but its popularity soared, reaching the top position. This is a true “Wipe your tears and let’s go back up!” moment! π
3. What This Record Means π
This success goes beyond just topping the charts. It greatly expands the possibilities for female K-Pop artists! I believe this opens doors for more female artists to thrive in the global market β
Additionally, it proves that music combined with various content such as animations, dramas, and games can also gain attention in the world market. Now, K-pop is expanding beyond just idol music into diverse genres!
π¬ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is HuntRix a real girl group?
A. No! HuntRix is a fictional girl group from “K-Pop Demon Hunters.” However, ‘Golden’ is sung by real artists!
Q. What achievements have other K-Pop female artists had on Billboard?
A. BLACKPINK reached as high as #13 on the Hot 100, and groups like TWICE and IU have also succeeded in entering the charts. But this is the first time hitting #1!
Q. Who are the real singers of ‘Golden’?
A. The exact member composition has not been revealed, but it is known that Korean American artists participated. You can check the movie credits for confirmation!
What do you think, everyone? Personally, I believe this record is a truly significant moment in K-pop history π₯Ή I hope that more female K-Pop artists will set new records in the future! Have you listened to ‘Golden’? I would love to hear your thoughts π
Today, I brought you some interesting K-pop news! I’ll be back with more exciting updates next time. Bye for now! π
#Billboard
#KPopDemonHunters
#Golden
#HuntRix
#Netflix
[1] Official Billboard Site
[2] Official Netflix Site
[3] Important Moments in K-Pop History (internal link)
