What is the story about?
What's Happening?
The song 'Golden' by KPop Demon Hunters has achieved a sixth non-consecutive week at the top of the UK Singles Chart. This track, from the Netflix animated film, is now the most successful K-pop song in UK chart history, following PSY's 'Gangnam Style.' Sung by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, 'Golden' is also in its fourth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other songs from the film, 'Soda Pop' and 'Your Idol,' are also performing well, ranking at No. 4 and No. 7, respectively.
Why It's Important?
The success of 'Golden' underscores the growing influence of K-pop in global music markets, particularly in Western countries like the UK and the US. This trend highlights the increasing cultural exchange and acceptance of diverse music genres, which can lead to more opportunities for international artists. The song's performance also reflects the power of media platforms like Netflix in promoting music, as soundtracks from popular shows and films can significantly boost a song's popularity and chart performance.
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