The remarkable and continuous success of <em>KPop Demon Hunters</em> is igniting a significant surge of interest in the vibrant world of K-Pop and Korean culture. As Netflix’s second most-watched movie in the platform’s entire history, the film and its captivating soundtrack are clearly not losing popularity anytime soon.

Since its much-anticipated release on June 20, 2025, KPop Demon Hunters has experienced a wave of fame and virality among both movie enthusiasts and music lovers. Film fans enthusiastically shared the movie with their friends, while music aficionados streamed songs from the soundtrack, reminiscent of the fervent engagement seen with BTS’ fan community, known as ARMY.

Nearly two months after its debut, the film, along with its fictional K-Pop groups, continues to attract new fans and achieve remarkable milestones, placing them in the spotlight alongside their real-life counterparts in the K-Pop industry.

HUNTR/X Soars to Real-Life Success in the Music Industry

The captivating storyline of HUNTR/X serves as a long-awaited homage to some of the most influential girl groups in the K-Pop landscape. While the details surrounding their battles against demon boy groups may not be entirely grounded in reality, fans of the genre will undoubtedly recognize various parallels to iconic idols such as BLACKPINK’s Jennie or ITZY’s Yeji. The song “Golden” intricately weaves together the narrative of the group.

This track represents their hopeful final strike against the negativity they are determined to eliminate from their world, a common theme many artists aspire to convey through their music. For an impressive seven weeks, the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack has maintained a stronghold at No. 2 on the prestigious Billboard 200. After a remarkable run where Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” topped the charts for 26 weeks, HUNTR/X’s “Golden” has now proudly ascended to the pinnacle of the Billboard Hot 100.

Despite being a fictional group, HUNTR/X has made history as the second K-Pop group to claim the top spot on this esteemed chart. BTS remains the only other group to have achieved this, with all other entries topping the chart coming from BTS, both as a group and through various solo and collaboration efforts. Notably, they are also the second fictional act to reach this milestone, following in the footsteps of Encanto‘s “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” which accomplished the same feat in 2022.

Below, you will find a comprehensive list of every K-Pop song that has reached No. 1 on the Hot 100.

Unlocking the Secret to a No. 1 Girl Group Hit: The Power of Trios and Summer Releases

One of the most significant aspects of this achievement is its broader implications for girl groups as a whole. Exactly 24 years ago this same week, Destiny’s Child achieved No. 1 on the Hot 100 with their iconic track “Bootylicious,” making HUNTR/X the first girl group to reach this coveted position since 2001.

While there may not be many direct similarities between these two groups, they both share the identity of being a trio, and both songs were released in late spring or early summer, gradually climbing the Hot 100 charts until finally reaching the pinnacle in August. This accomplishment offers a glimmer of hope for those who are weary of the undue pressure often associated with the debut week of new releases.

It is essential to recognize that sometimes a song resonates with listeners over time or garners even more attention as it ages. Rather than placing the entire weight of a new single or album’s success solely on its opening week, it is time to embrace the idea that longevity is a valuable goal to pursue, especially in our fast-paced world.