HUNTR/Xs Golden has climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, ending a 24-year gap since a girl group last led the chart. The historic moment follows Destinys Childs 2001 hit Bootylicious, cementing the fictional acts place in pop history.The track, performed by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, comes from Netflixs animated hit KPop Demon Hunters. It also extends its reign atop Billboards Soundtracks chart for a seventh week.A First for K-pop Girl Vocals on the Hot 100Golden is the eighth K-pop-related song to top the Hot 100 but the first by female vocalists. It joins Jimins Like Crazy (2023) and BTSs run of six No. 1 singles between 2020 and 2021. EJAE and REI AMI hail from Seoul, while Audrey Nuna is from New Jersey, adding an international dimension to the acts success.Fictional Bands, Real-World RecordsHUNTR/X now joins the rare club of fictional acts with Hot 100 leaders, following Encantos We Dont Talk About Bruno in 2022. Like Bruno, Golden comes from an animated film, with its singers voicing characters on screen.KPop Demon Hunters has surged beyond the K-pop fanbase to become a global streaming powerhouse. Since its June 20 release, it has racked up over 130 million views on Netflix, making it the platforms most-watched animated movie.The Soundtrack Driving the FrenzyThe films music has been a major driver of its success, propelling both HUNTR/X and their fictional male counterparts, the Saja Boys, into the spotlight. The soundtracks appeal has spilled over into fashion, with influencers and cosplayers recreating the characters bold looks.Topping Charts WorldwideBeyond the U.S., Golden also claimed No. 1 on the UKs Official Singles Chart. Its the first Korean-language single to do so since PSYs Gangnam Style in 2012, and the first by a girl group.Whats Next?While fans speculate about a sequel, Netflix has yet to confirm a follow-up. For now, HUNTR/Xs chart-topping success has secured them a place in pop culture history, even if their stage exists only in animation.Source