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Golden’ Drops to No. 2 in U.K. as ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Stays Netflix’s Top Title

A cross-platform rollout fused K-pop authenticity with animation craft to drive record viewership plus rare multi-song Hot 100 highs.

Overview

  • The Official Singles Chart shows "Golden" slipping to No. 2 in Britain after seven weeks at No. 1, overtaken by Olivia Dean’s "Man I Need," with the track logging 12 straight weeks in the top 10.
  • "Golden" has spent seven weeks at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 as the soundtrack continues to post exceptional global chart metrics.
  • The film has become the most-watched title in Netflix history, with sustained Top 10 placement for 15 consecutive weeks and stretches at No. 1 and No. 2.
  • A limited sing-along theatrical run on Aug. 23–24 topped the domestic box office, extending the release beyond streaming and boosting the music’s momentum.
  • Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans underscore the human craft behind the animation and say a sequel is not officially confirmed.