Soundtrack of K-pop anime extends reign on UK chart for seventh week

Girl group Huntrix from 'K-pop Demon Hunters' [Photo: Netflix] — Courtesy of Netflix

SEOUL, September 21 (AJP) - The soundtrack of Netflix's hit South Korean anime "KPop Demon Hunters" extended its reign at No. 1 on the UK Official Singles Chart to a seventh consecutive week.

According to the chart, "Golden," one of the main theme song from the K-pop-themed anime, maintained its hold on the top spot for the week of Sept. 19 to 25, beating English singer-songwriter Olivia Dean's "Man I Need."

Since debuting at No. 93 after its release in late June, the song climbed to No. 1 in early last month and has stayed at the top since.

The catchy song, by South Korean-American singer-songwriter Ejae along with American singers Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, went viral thanks to the popularity of the anime, which tells the story of fictional K-pop superstars with "secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats."

Two other songs from the 12-track album, "Soda Pop" and "Your Idol," also made the top five.

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