Since mid-August, “Golden,” the worldwide behemoth that emerged from Netflix’s hugely successful animated musical *KPop Demon Hunters*, has ranked as one of the biggest songs in America. The tune has enjoyed several runs at No. 1 on the Hot 100, and even when it hasn’t appeared in the top spot, “Golden” rarely strays far from the summit.
This was especially true until Taylor Swift invaded the chart with all 12 songs featured on her blockbuster *The Life of a Showgirl*. Now, as the tunes from Swift’s latest album begin to dwindle in popularity, “Golden” is in the midst of something of a comeback. The track is making a play to return to the Hot 100’s summit, while also holding at its all-time peak on the Radio Songs ranking in what has turned out to be a historic space.
### “Golden” Holds at Its All-Time Radio Chart High
This week, “Golden” is steady at No. 4 on the Radio Songs list. Billboard’s Radio Songs chart ranks the individual tracks that reach the largest total audience throughout America, regardless of how many stations are playing the tune or what format it’s being promoted to.
“Golden,” which is credited to the fictional girl group Huntr/x as well as artists Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, reached No. 4 recently and made history when it pushed to that spot.
### “Golden” Ties Record for Highest-Rising K-Pop Hit Ever
“Golden” is now tied as the highest-rising hit by any K-pop act in the history of the Radio Songs chart. The *KPop Demon Hunters* smash shares this distinction with “Apt.” by Blackpink star Rosé and Bruno Mars. That track also stalled at No. 4 and, for a short time, claimed this record on its own—but now it shares the spotlight with “Golden.”
### 2025 Has Been Huge for K-Pop on American Radio
It’s telling that the two highest-peaking hits of all time by K-pop artists on one of Billboard’s most competitive song charts both reached their historic slots in 2025. K-pop has been growing in popularity in America for well over a decade, and each year, seeing South Korean artists, groups, songs, and albums rise higher and last longer on the charts becomes increasingly common.
Even radio — which for many years was hesitant to embrace the K-pop craze — seems to have fundamentally changed. Now, there’s room not only on niche formats, but also in mainstream Top 40 pop and other similar fields, for K-pop stars to thrive.
### Will “Golden” Outlast “Apt.” on the Radio Songs Chart?
There is a big difference between “Golden” and “Apt.” in their lives on the Radio Songs chart so far. “Apt.” fell away after 41 weeks on the ranking, which remains far and away the longest stretch ever enjoyed by any track credited to an artist typically associated with K-pop.
“Golden” reached the same heights as “Apt.” in just its tenth week on the roster. Of course, “Golden” will continue to appear inside the Top 10 for at least a few more weeks, and it might even climb higher, potentially surpassing Rosé and Bruno Mars.
When the decline eventually comes, whether it takes weeks or months, “Golden” might match or even beat the 41-week record set by “Apt.”
### “Ordinary” Leads American Radio as “Golden” Gains Momentum
The current edition of the Radio Songs tally is led by “Ordinary” from relative newcomer Alex Warren. This week marks the track’s nineteenth consecutive week at No. 1, making it the third-longest-running ruler among all songs in the tally’s history.
Between “Ordinary” and “Golden” are Justin Bieber’s “Daisies” and Leon Thomas’s breakout hit “Mutt,” which are steady at Nos. 2 and 3, respectively.
All three tracks are major hits in the U.S., but “Golden” has a lot of momentum behind it and could gain again in the coming weeks, perhaps even making a play to become the first K-pop No. 1 on the Radio Songs chart.
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