Netflix is pushing its hit animated film KPOP Danav Hunters into the prize race. The variety confirmed that the streamer would officially present the film’s standout track ‘Golden’ to view the awards.
Releasing on 20 June, the KPOP demon hunters follow the hunter Rumi, Meera and Zoe, who are three members of the fictional C-Pop Girl Group Hunter/X. In the film, a trio uses her voice to fight the demons eating the soul and protect her loyal fans. An animated features manufactured by Sony Pictures Animation, quickly waves.
The film started Netflix with 9.2 million views in its first week and saw 24.2 million times in its second week. It reached the top 10 of Netflix in all 93 countries tracked in all 93 countries and hit the number 1 in 33 countries, including South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, France and Philippines.
‘Golden’ gets official single release
The anthem has become a big hit from the soundtrack of the film ‘Golden’. The track will be released as an official single by Republic Records on Friday, 4 July. The singles will include three versions: ‘Golden, “Golden – Instrumental, and Golden – A Capella.
The film’s Soundtrack started at number 8 at Bilboard 200, making it the highest soundtrack debut of 2025. Hunter/X is now the top women’s group on the spotify by daily streams, and the most strengthened project on the album platform.
Why ‘Golden’ stands out here
‘Golden’ is performed by Ija, Audrey Nuna and Ri Amy. It was written by Ejae and Mark Sonneblick, and was produced by 24, IDO, Teddy Park and IAN EISENDRATH. The song is now the most current track from the KPOP Monopo Hunters Album Worldwide.
The song connects as the highest-corresponding song by a female ke-pop group in the US Spotify History, which is at number 3. It also started at number 81 at Billboard Hot 100 and has seen a 2000% increase on Apple Music since its release.
Music composer Ian Isndraratha told the variety that was the sixth song written for the film ‘Golden’. “Our goal from a day was a double-function in the form of songs as a song that commented on ahead or action story, because I don’t believe that you can take screen time and it can not do anything for the story,” said Isndraratha.
In the film, Hunter/X Golden performs ‘Golden’ by sealing Honmoon, which is a barrier to keep the demons away. The Emotional Bridge revealed the secret of the lead singer Rumi: he is part-danav, with a mark on his arms. “The bridge is completely a legend character,” said Icendraratha. “This is the moment that the struggle, in many ways, enters the story. It has only so much pleasure and access and craving.”
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