🔥 Huntrex’s “Golden” Soars into UK Top 10!
In a jaw-dropping moment for K-pop and animation fans alike, “Golden” by Huntrex — the fictional girl group from Netflix’s K-pop Demon Hunters — has officially entered the UK Official Singles Chart Top 10, landing at No. 9 this week. That’s an 11-spot leap from last week and marks the 4th consecutive week the track has charted.
And it’s not just “Golden” making waves — “Your Idol” by rival group Saja Boys secured No. 23, and “How It’s Done” by Huntrex followed at No. 29.
📈 The UK loves Huntrex — even more than some real K-pop giants!
👑 Surpassing BLACKPINK? Yes, It Just Happened
For context, BLACKPINK’s highly anticipated comeback single “JUMP” entered the UK chart at No. 18 — lower than Huntrex’s “Golden.” Even with massive hype and their first release in nearly 3 years, the animated idols took the higher spot.
Meanwhile, Rosé’s duet with Bruno Mars, “APT.”, held strong at No. 43, charting for a record-breaking 39 weeks.
🖤 While BLACKPINK remains dominant, K-pop Demon Hunters is rewriting the rules.
🌍 Global Domination Mode: Activated
The popularity of K-pop Demon Hunters shows no signs of slowing. Since its June 20 Netflix debut, the film has ranked No. 1 in 93 countries, and the OST tracks have dominated global charts — including 8 songs landing on the Billboard Hot 100.
The impact? A new kind of virtual idol success that blends K-pop’s star power with anime storytelling — and fans are living for it.
🎤 Animated or not, Huntrex and Saja Boys are becoming chart-topping legends.
🎧 What’s Next?
With OST singles climbing internationally, rumors are swirling about a live concert experience, animated sequel, and even limited-edition album drops.
Could K-pop Demon Hunters become the next full-blown franchise like Frozen or Spider-Verse? Only time will tell — but the momentum is undeniable.
Article Source: Go Seung-hee, “헌트릭스, 英 오피셜 톱10 진입…블랙핑크보다 높았다,” Herald Economy, July 19, 2025.
Alt Text: Poster image from Netflix’s K-pop Demon Hunters featuring Huntrex group.
Caption: Promotional image from Netflix’s K-pop Demon Hunters, featuring Huntrex. Image used under editorial fair use.
Image Source: Image courtesy of Netflix, used under editorial fair use.
