‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to Release Original Music ‘Golden’ for Awards Eligibility (EXCLUSIVE)
“Golden” is aiming for gold. The high-energy anthem from the hit Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters is officially being submitted for awards consideration, Variety confirms. The song, performed by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, will be released as a full single this Friday, July 4, as part of a three-track bundle featuring “Golden,” its instrumental version, and an a cappella cut—perfect timing as buzz builds around the rumored KPop Demon Hunters 2.
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The breakout song, produced by 24, Ido, Teddy Park, and Ian Eisendrath, has become a global sensation. Since the movie’s premiere on June 20, KPop Demon Hunters has dominated streaming charts. The soundtrack debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200—the highest debut for a movie soundtrack in 2025—and Huntr/x, the fictional K-pop girl group at the center of the story, became Spotify’s top female group by daily streams. “Golden” now ties for the highest-charting song by a female K-pop group on U.S. Spotify (No. 3), and also debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 81. It's the only track to grow in daily streams on Apple Music since launch, surging over 2000%.
The KPop Demon Hunters film follows Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, better known as the K-pop trio Huntr/x, who use the power of their voices to battle soul-devouring demons. In a pivotal scene, “Golden” is performed just as the trio prepares to seal the “Golden Honmoon”—a mystical barrier designed to keep demons out for good. The moment becomes even more emotionally intense when lead singer Rumi reveals that she’s part-demon herself. According to Eisendrath, “The bridge is totally a narrative character. It’s the moment that the conflict enters the story. It just has so much joy and reach and yearning.”
K-pop fans on Twitter and TikTok have already begun speculating about a sequel, and it looks like KPop Demon Hunters 2 may not be far off. With Netflix seeing massive success from the original—9.2 million views in its debut week and another 24.2 million in week two—it’s no surprise there’s strong demand for a follow-up. The film hit Netflix’s Top 10 in all 93 tracked countries and reached No. 1 in 33, including South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, France, and the Philippines.
While there’s no official KPop Demon Hunters 2 release date or trailer yet, fans are closely watching Netflix for any announcement. The buzz around the KPop Demon Hunters cast, sequel premise, and possible new music from Huntr/x continues to trend, and fans are hoping for confirmation soon. Whether it’s in theaters or streaming on Netflix, the world seems ready to welcome the next chapter of KPop Demon Hunters.
Stay tuned for more news on KPop Demon Hunters 2—including release updates, trailer drops, and Netflix confirmations—as the Huntr/x saga continues.
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