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Star of Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters says number one single doesn't feel real

Star of Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters says number one single doesn't feel real

Summary

Ejae, a singer-songwriter, co-wrote and performed the song "Golden" from the animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," which became Netflix's most-watched animated movie since June. The song reached number one on the Official UK Singles Chart, marking the first time a K-pop single topped the UK chart since 2012. Ejae expressed surprise and honor at the song's success and noted the positive impact of its hopeful message.

Key Facts

  • "KPop Demon Hunters" is an animated movie on Netflix, featuring a fictional girl band fighting supernatural threats.
  • Ejae co-wrote and performed the song "Golden," which became a number one hit on the UK's official singles chart.
  • This is the first K-pop song to top the UK chart since PSY's "Gangnam Style" in 2012.
  • "KPop Demon Hunters" was the most-watched movie on Netflix in the UK for two weeks.
  • Ejae gained nearly 100,000 Instagram followers after the success of "Golden."
  • The standout song, "Golden," leapt three places to reach the top spot on the chart, overtaking Justin Bieber.
  • The film's success has sparked interest in K-pop among people who were not previously fans.
  • "Golden" follows the success of songs like "We Don't Talk About Bruno" from animated soundtracks reaching top chart positions.
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