🔥 Huntrex Takes Over Billboard Hot 100
Netflix’s animated K-pop sensation K-pop Demon Hunters is making waves again — this time on the Billboard Hot 100. The film’s fictional girl group Huntrex just scored No.6 on the July 19 chart with their track ‘Golden’, marking a massive leap from last week’s No.23.
The achievement is historic: it’s the first time in 16 years a virtual artist group entered the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 — following the footsteps of icons like Hannah Montana (2009), The Archies, and The Chipmunks.
📊 Chart Performance by the Numbers
- Streaming: 18.8 million streams
- Airplay Audience: 950,000
- Sales: 3,000 units sold
- Jump: +17 spots from last week
With a 39% surge in streaming, Golden is proving it’s not just an OST — it’s a cultural movement.
🎤 Who Sings for Huntrex?
Fans are fascinated by the powerful vocals behind Huntrex. The real-life performers are:
- 🎼 Lee Jae – Former SM trainee, now a prolific composer
- 🎤 Audrey Nuna – Korean-American singer-songwriter
- 🎧 Rae Ami – Hip-hop & electronic fusion artist
Their chemistry has captivated both anime lovers and K-pop fans, bringing a virtual group to life with unforgettable impact.
🧙♀️ The Story Behind the Hype
K-pop Demon Hunters tells the tale of Huntrex, a superstar girl group secretly battling demons that threaten the human world. As their rival group Lion Boys emerges from the dark side, the plot thickens with epic showdowns and high-stakes performances.
The film premiered on June 20 and instantly shot to #1 on Netflix’s Global Movie Chart, setting off a fandom frenzy.
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🌍 K-pop’s Future is Now — and It’s Virtual
With Golden blazing up the charts and K-pop Demon Hunters topping global streaming, it’s clear that virtual K-pop has arrived. Will we see Huntrex perform “live” in the metaverse next? Don’t blink — the future is happening now.
Article Source: Lee Da-gyeom, “케데헌 헌트릭스, 美 빌보드 ‘핫100’ 뚫었다…‘골든’ 6위,” Maeil Kyungje, July 15, 2025.
Alt Text: Poster image of Huntrex from Netflix’s K-pop Demon Hunters
Caption: Netflix’s animated K-pop girl group Huntrex, now topping global charts — image used under editorial fair use
Image Source: Image courtesy of Netflix, used under editorial fair use
