Soundtrack of K-pop anime remains No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 for 6th week

SEOUL, September 23 (AJP) - "Golden," one of the main theme songs from Netflix's hit South Korean anime "KPop Demon Hunters" stayed atop the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart this week, extending its streak on No. 1 to six weeks.

The song from the anime's soundtrack claimed the No. 1 spot on the chart for a sixth week, "becoming the sole longest-leading No. 1 from a soundtrack this decade, and the longest-ruling such song in more than 10 years," Billboard said Monday.

"No soundtrack song has led longer since 'See You Again,' by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth, from 'Fast & Furious 7,' revved to a 12-week reign in 2015," it added.

Debuted at No. 81 following its release in late June, the song has stayed on the chat for consecutive 13 weeks before reaching No. 1 several weeks ago.

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."

Along with "Golden," three other songs from the 12-track album like "How It's Done," "Soda Pop," and "Your Idol" also made the top 10.

Lee Hugh