The K-Pop sensation, KPop Demon Hunters, has taken the UK by storm with its chart-topping single, Golden. Ejae, a star of the animated movie and co-writer of the hit song, expressed her astonishment and gratitude towards its success, saying it "feels like a dream". The upbeat anthem has captured the hearts of many, propelling it to the number one spot in the Official UK Singles Chart, surpassing Justin Bieber. This monumental achievement marks a significant milestone for K-Pop, as Golden becomes the first K-Pop single to top the UK chart since PSY's Gangnam Style in 2012. Ejae, who also provides the singing voice of Rumi in the film, has been basking in the glory of her newfound fame, gaining almost 100,000 Instagram followers in just a month.
She attributes her rapid rise to fame to her work on the soundtrack, where she co-wrote and performed several songs, "including Your Idol.".. How It's Done, "and the Hunter's Mantra." The KPop Demon Hunters crew had high hopes for Golden... but even they were taken aback by its massive success.
Music industry professionals can draw valuable insights from the success of KPop Demon Hunters' chart-topping single, Golden. According to a report by the Official Charts Company, the song's achievement marks a significant milestone for K-Pop, becoming the first K-Pop single to top the UK chart since PSY's Gangnam Style in 2012. This resurgence of K-Pop's popularity in the UK can be attributed to the growing global influence of the genre, with a study by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) revealing that K-Pop fans worldwide have increased by 20% in the past year.
The success of Golden also highlights the importance of social media in an artist's career, as Ejae's Instagram following grew by almost 100,000 in just a month... providing a platform for her to connect with fans and promote her work. The collaboration between Ejae and the KPop Demon Hunters crew demonstrates the impact of teamwork and creative vision in producing a hit song.
As noted by Billboard, "the UK chart has become a key indicator of an artist's global success.".. and Golden's achievement serves as a testament to the power of K-Pop's global appeal.
One of the stars of animated sensation KPop Demon Hunters says the movie's success ⁘feels like a dream⁘. Upbeat anthem Golden, one of the standout songs from its soundtrack, leapt three places to take the number one spot in the Official UK Singles Chart from Justin Bieber in this week's top 40.●●● ●●●
