The continuous success of KPop Demon Hunters is creating a whole new wave of interest in the world of K-Pop and Korean culture. As Netflix’s second most-watched movie in the platform’s history, the film and its soundtrack show no signs of fading anytime soon.

Since its release on June 20, 2025, KPop Demon Hunters saw fame and virality with movie and music lovers alike. The former shared the film with their peers and enjoyed additional content on YouTube, while the latter streamed songs from the soundtrack in a way far too familiar to that of BTS’ ARMY (their official fan base).

Nearly two months later, the film and its fictional K-Pop groups continue to find new fans and reach new milestones that place them alongside their real-life counterparts.

HUNTR/X Continues To Achieve Real-Life Success

The storyline of HUNTR/X feels like an overdue celebration of K-Pop’s most influential girl groups. Although the details about defeating demon boy groups aren’t entirely factual, anyone familiar with the industry is certain to notice similarities here and there to idols like BLACKPINK’s Jennie or ITZY’s Yeji. “Golden” is the song that ties the group’s narrative together.

It’s their hopeful final blow to the negativity they’re fighting to rid their world of, something that many artists strive for. For the past seven weeks, the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack remained solid at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Now, after Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” held out for 26 weeks, HUNTR/X’s “Golden” proudly sits atop the Billboard Hot 100.

Despite the fictional nature of the group, HUNTR/X is just the second K-Pop group to top this prestigious chart. All the remaining eight No. 1 entries are from BTS, as a group, as soloists, and in three collaborations. They’re also the second fictional act to top the chart, with Encanto‘s “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” doing the same in 2022.

Below is a list of every K-Pop song to reach No. 1 on the Hot 100.

The Key To A No. 1 Girl Group Hit? Trios & Summer Releases

Perhaps the biggest detail about this achievement is what it means for girl groups as a whole. Exactly 24 years ago this same week, Destiny’s Child hit No. 1 on the Hot 100 with “Bootylicious,” making HUNTR/X the first girl group to reach No. 1 since 2001.

There aren’t many immediate similarities between the two, but they both identify as a trio and both tracks dropped in late spring/early summer, steadily rising on the Hot 100 until they finally reached the top in August. This accomplishment is promising for those tired of the pressure often placed on a new release’s debut week.

Sometimes a song sticks with listeners or gains even more listeners as time goes on. Rather than place all the stress of a new single or album’s success on its first week, it’s time to realize that longevity is something to strive for as well, especially in such a fast-paced world.