The soundtrack single "Golden" from the animated American film "KPop Demon Hunters" has maintained its stranglehold on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, securing the number one position for an impressive seventh consecutive week. This remarkable achievement demonstrates the song's sustained popularity and crossover appeal in the competitive American music market.
Billboard announced on Monday in a preview of its upcoming main singles chart that "Golden" successfully retained its top position this week, marking its seventh week at the summit of the most prestigious singles chart in the United States. The track's journey to the top has been nothing short of extraordinary, having debuted modestly at number 81 in July before climbing steadily through the rankings.
The song has demonstrated remarkable staying power, remaining on the chart for 14 straight weeks and holding the coveted number one spot for the past six weeks. This extended chart dominance reflects the track's broad appeal across diverse audiences and its strong performance across all measured metrics.
The Billboard Hot 100 serves as the definitive ranking of the most popular songs in the United States across all genres, utilizing a comprehensive methodology that combines streaming data, radio airplay statistics, and traditional sales figures. This multi-faceted approach provides an accurate representation of a song's overall popularity and commercial success.
During the tracking week of September 19-25, "Golden" posted impressive performance numbers across all key metrics. The track generated 33.8 million streams, representing a 5 percent increase from the previous week, while radio airplay reached 33.9 million audience impressions, showing robust growth of 11 percent. Additionally, the song sold 8,000 physical and digital copies, marking a 2 percent uptick in sales.
The success of "Golden" has been complemented by the exceptional performance of other tracks from the "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack, creating a rare phenomenon where multiple songs from a single album dominate the upper reaches of the chart simultaneously. "Soda Pop," another standout track from the animated film's soundtrack, claimed the number three position, while "Your Idol" secured the fifth spot, giving the soundtrack an unprecedented three songs in the top five positions of the Billboard Hot 100.
