SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Yonhap) — “Golden,” the hit song from the original soundtrack of Netflix’s animated sensation, “KPop Demon Hunters,” continues its reign on the U.S. Billboard charts, securing the fourth position on the Hot 100.
According to Billboard’s latest chart update released Tuesday (U.S. time), “Golden” held strong at No. 4 on the Hot 100 for the second consecutive week, marking an impressive 32 weeks on the chart. Its enduring popularity showcases the global appeal of the “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack.
The track achieved a major milestone, winning Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday. This historic win marks the first-ever Grammy victory for a K-pop genre song, cementing its place in music history.
Songwriters of “Golden” from the “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack, who won Best Song Written for Visual Media for the song at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 1, 2026. (Yonhap)
Another standout track from the same soundtrack, “How It’s Done,” made its mark at No. 59 this week. The continued success of the “KPop Demon Hunters” OST highlights its broad appeal and staying power.
Hybe’s U.S.-based girl group, Katseye, also enjoyed chart success with two songs: “Gabriela” at No. 29 and “Internet Girl” at No. 80. Their second EP, “Beautiful Chaos,” landed at No. 56 on the Billboard 200, while their debut EP, “SIS (Soft Is Strong),” ranked No. 138. Katseye’s rising popularity solidifies their position as a K-pop force to be reckoned with.
On the album chart, the “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack remained a strong contender at No. 8. K-pop boy group Enhypen’s latest album, “The Sin: Vanish,” which debuted at No. 2 last week, experienced a drop to No. 21. Stray Kids’ “Do It” maintained its presence at No. 88, demonstrating the diverse representation of K-pop on the Billboard charts.
K-pop girl group Katseye performs at the 68th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 1, 2026, in this photo from The Associated Press. (Yonhap)
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