In an unprecedented achievement that has rocked the K-pop world, HUNTRIX’s “Golden” from Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” has officially become the song with the most Perfect All-Kills (PAKs) in Korean chart history. With a total of 656 ‘Perfect All-Kills’ as of August 11 at 10 AM KST, “Golden” has become the song with the most number of hourly PAKs, surpassing NewJeans’ “Ditto” and BTS’ “Dynamite.”
This remarkable milestone showcases how fictional K-pop groups from Netflix’s animated musical can achieve real-world chart dominance that even established superstars haven’t reached.
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The Historic K-pop PAK Achievement Breakdown
“Golden” is a song performed by Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami as the fictional K-pop girl group Huntr/x in the 2025 animated musical fantasy film KPop Demon Hunters. The track’s extraordinary success demonstrates the power of streaming and global K-pop fandom.
Perfect All-Kill Records Comparison
| Rank | Song | Artist | PAK Count | Achievement Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Golden | HUNTRIX | 656 PAKs | August 11, 2025 |
| #2 | Ditto | NewJeans | 655 PAKs | Previously held record |
| #3 | Dynamite | BTS | 610 PAKs | Long-standing record |
| #4 | Celebrity | IU | 462 PAKs | Solo artist record |
| #5 | I AM | IVE | 359 PAKs | Fourth generation record |
Understanding Perfect All-Kill Significance
Perfect all-kill (Korean: 퍼펙트 올킬; abbreviated as PAK) is a music chart achievement in South Korea where a song simultaneously reaches number one on the real-time, daily, and weekly components of iChart, a music chart ranking aggregator operated by the South Korean web entertainment publisher Instiz Corporation.
The Netflix Phenomenon Impact
“Golden” received acclaim from critics for its lyrics and catchy composition. In addition to the overall success of the film’s soundtrack, the song reached number one on the Billboard Global 200, and also topped the charts in Australia, Germany, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, proving its global appeal extends far beyond Korean charts.
From Animation to Chart Domination
The success of “Golden” represents a cultural shift in how fictional content can achieve real-world impact. KPop Demon Hunters, HUNTRIX, Saja Boys and their songs continue to be the new standard of music with record-breaking success!
Breaking Previous Records
The achievement is particularly significant as it surpassed both NewJeans’ “Ditto” and BTS’s “Dynamite” – two songs that previously dominated Korean charts and set seemingly unbreakable records. This milestone showcases how diverse content, even from animated films, can resonate with audiences.
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Industry Impact and Future Implications
The fictional girl group HUNTR/X’s track “Golden” (sung by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami) has swept the Korean music charts! This unprecedented success opens new possibilities for soundtrack music and fictional groups to achieve mainstream recognition.
The record-breaking performance demonstrates that quality music can transcend traditional boundaries, whether from established artists or innovative multimedia projects.
Global Streaming Power
Songs from fictional bands of Netflix’s new movie top US charts, overtaking BTS and Blackpink with strong streaming. This international success proves that “Golden” resonates with audiences worldwide, not just in Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes HUNTRIX’s “Golden” achievement so historically significant?
A: “Golden” achieving 656 Perfect All-Kills breaks the previous record held by NewJeans’ “Ditto” (655 PAKs) and BTS’s “Dynamite” (610 PAKs). This is extraordinary because it’s performed by a fictional group from an animated Netflix film, proving that quality music can achieve massive success regardless of the artists’ real-world status.
Q: How do Perfect All-Kills (PAKs) work in Korean music charts?
A: A Perfect All-Kill occurs when a song simultaneously ranks #1 on all real-time, daily, and weekly components of iChart (Instiz). Each hour a song maintains this position counts as one PAK. “Golden” maintaining 656 consecutive hours at #1 across all chart categories represents unprecedented dominance in Korean music streaming.
