K-Pop Demon Hunters Golden (Official Lyric Video)

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Introducing another masterpiece "Golden" from the soundtrack of Netflix's 2025 animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters.

This song is an energetic pop number sung by the main girl group HUNTR/X (Hunter/X) in the movie, containing the theme of self-discovery and growth. It is impressive that HUNTR/X's powerful vocals contrasts with the seductive "Soda Pop" by the Saja Boys. As a song that symbolizes the journey as a demon hunter in the movie, it is loved by the fandom, being called the "album of a lifetime."

Song Overview

• Artist: HUNTR/X (EJAE as Rumi, AUDREY NUNA as Mira, REI AMI as Zoey, with KPop Demon Hunters Cast) – Movie character vocal dubbing.

• Release: June 20, 2025 (KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack, single release on July 4).

• Genre: K-Pop, Pop, Inspirational (upbeat beat and emotional bridge).

• Producer: Ian Eisendrath (Grammy winner who has worked with BTS, Blackpink, etc.).

• Main Theme: "Golden" deals with self-discovery moving from darkness to light, and the chorus "gonna be golden" symbolizes HUNTR/X's 'Golden Honmoon' (ultimate goal in the movie). The lyrics mix English and Korean to add global appeal. It is used in the climactic scene that emphasizes Rumi's anti-demon heritage and the team's solidarity in the movie.

Community Reaction and Fandom

On X (Twitter), "Golden" is viral as the movie's 'I Want' song! Fans are saying that "HUNTR/X's vocals are the song of a lifetime," and the #GoldenChallenge is trending. EJAE's Rumi vocals received an evaluation of being "soulful", and REI AMI's Zoey part surpassed 2 million views on TikTok! Cover versions by Mamamoo Solar, NMIXX Lily, and IVE Yujin are also a hot topic. In an interview with Billboard Korea, producer Ian Eisendrath revealed that it is "a song for the emotional climax of the movie." The soundtrack ranked number one on Spotify, and Slate's review praised it as "the perfect combination of K-Pop energy and a Disney-style 'I Want' song."

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