Golden Tops Billboard Hot 100 as EJAE Makes K-pop History

Golden reached No.1 on the Billboard HOT 100, with EJAE becoming the first female voice to achieve this in K-pop. The song also topped the UK Official Singles Chart, proving its global impact. Fans and industry insiders are now calling for EJAE to perform Golden live.

Golden Secures Billboard Hot 100 Peak as EJAE Shares Gratitude

Golden has claimed the No.1 spot on the Billboard HOT 100, a rare feat in K-pop history. EJAE, the song’s composer and lead vocalist, expressed heartfelt thanks on Instagram. “I have no words… Just tears. Thank you to everyone for the love,” she wrote in English. She followed with Korean, saying she was deeply grateful for the overwhelming support from Korean fans and vowed to work even harder.

Golden and EJAE Achieve Billboard and UK Chart Success

On February 11 (local time), Billboard announced Golden had risen one place from the previous week, overtaking Alex Warren’s Ordinary to take the top position. This achievement came just days after Golden topped the UK Official Singles Chart for February 1–7. The dual victories firmly establish Golden as a global hit, resonating across continents and cultures.

Golden Marks Historic Billboard Milestone for Female K-pop Vocals

Golden is performed by Huntrix, a fictional girl group in Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters. EJAE, along with Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, recorded the vocals. Until now, only BTS, Jimin, and Jungkook had reached Billboard HOT 100’s summit for K-pop. Golden is the first female-sung K-pop track to hold this position, a milestone celebrated by fans and industry experts.

EJAE Discusses Golden’s Billboard Triumph and Global Popularity

While the movie boosted exposure, Golden’s bright melody and addictive hook played a bigger role in its success. Listeners feel compelled to sing along, and music critics point out that 2024 lacked a major summer anthem. This created a perfect opening for Golden to dominate playlists and radio rotations worldwide.

EJAE Shapes Career After a Decade of Intensive Training

Born in December 1991, EJAE spent ten years training at SM Entertainment but never debuted as a singer. She turned to songwriting in 2016 with Hello, a solo track for Hani of EXID. Since then, she has worked with Red Velvet (Psycho), aespa (Drama, Armageddon), TWICE, NMIXX, KARD, Lim Kim, FIFTY FIFTY, and LE SSERAFIM, building a reputation as one of K-pop’s most versatile creators.

Golden Elevates EJAE to Unexpected Billboard Spotlight in Film

Initially joining K-Pop Demon Hunters as a composer, EJAE surprised director Maggie Kang with her demo vocals. This led to her casting as the singing voice of Lumi, the film’s lead character. The role gave her international exposure, and fans later discovered she is the granddaughter of legendary Korean actor Shin Young-kyun.

Fans Celebrate Golden’s Billboard Glory and Anticipate EJAE’s Live Stage

Korean online community instiz flooded with congratulatory messages, calling EJAE’s success the best result ever for a former SM trainee. Many noted it had been 22 years since a girl group song topped the Billboard Hot 100. Fans are now eagerly hoping for a live stage performance of Golden to mark this cultural milestone.

Golden reveals how EJAE turned pain into powerful music

Golden captures how EJAE moves from invisibility to artistic empowerment through music and memory. The voice of EJAE now resonates widely with global listeners and critics who value sincerity.

Here’s a link to instiz.

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