This week’s top 10 on the #Hot100 (chart dated Aug. 16, 2025).
Details: https://t.co/A1WymA36mP pic.twitter.com/fujSLQmp11
— billboard charts (@billboardcharts) August 11, 2025
What makes this achievement even more impressive is that HUNTR/X does not exist in real life. The group consists of animated characters created for the film’s storyline. Despite this, their music has resonated with listeners around the world. It shows that a great song, smart marketing, and global streaming can break down the barriers between fiction and reality.
Even major Kpop acts like BLACKPINK, who have ruled international charts for years, have never reached this level on the Billboard Hot 100. This has sparked debates among fans about what music success means today. Some praise the innovation, while others question its implications for real-life artists.
‘Golden’ by HUNTR/X from ‘KPOP DEMON HUNTERS’ has reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts
• First #1 for a female K-Pop artist ever
• First #1 for a girl group since Destiny’s Child
• Second song from an animated film to reach #1 this decade pic.twitter.com/juTON0rtpd— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) August 11, 2025
Social media is filled with reactions, including memes, celebratory edits, and fan art of the fictional members. The success of HUNTR/X could open doors for more virtual or fictional idols to enter the mainstream music scene, blurring the lines between animation and the Kpop industry.
As the excitement continues, one thing is clear, HUNTR/X has made history, and the music world will remember their name for a long time.
