The K-pop Demon Hunters phenomenon continues to shine on the global charts. The film’s breakout OST track “Golden” by virtual girl group HUNTRIX has once again claimed the No. 2 position on the Billboard Hot 100, maintaining its impressive streak against pop powerhouse Taylor Swift.
According to Billboard on November 3 (local time), “Golden” remains at No. 2 for the week of November 8, following its earlier run of seven consecutive weeks at No. 1 and eight non-consecutive weeks atop the chart.
Global Power: EJAE and Korean Creators Behind “Golden”
The hit track was created by a team of Korean and Korean-American musicians including EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Ray Ami, who infused the song with a blend of cinematic pop and K-pop energy. Since debuting at No. 81, “Golden” has spent 19 consecutive weeks on the Hot 100 — an extraordinary feat for a soundtrack single from a Netflix animation.
The track’s chart history shows its staying power: 23 → 6 → 4 → 2 → 2 → 1 → 2 → 1 → 1 → 1 → 1 → 1 → 1 → 1 → 13 → 3 → 2 — now recording its fifth week at No. 2 overall.
Swift Sets Another Historic Record
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift continues to dominate with her 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl. Its title track “The Fate of Ophelia” has now topped the Hot 100 for four consecutive weeks, while the album also sits at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the same period.
With this, Swift becomes the first artist in history to debut at No. 1 on both charts and hold both spots for four straight weeks — a new milestone in pop-music history.
A Battle of Icons
As Swift extends her reign, K-pop Demon Hunters’ “Golden” continues to prove the global strength of Korean creators in the Western music landscape. The track’s cinematic production and emotional storytelling have resonated far beyond the K-pop fandom, setting the stage for a new era of cross-media music success.