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Kpop Demon Hunters: Is Golden the best movie song?

Kpop Demon Hunters: Is Golden the best movie song?

BBC News5 days ago
What's the one song from the movies that you love more than any other? Maybe it's super catchy, really emotional, or just makes you want to dance. From Frozen's Let It Go to 'We don't talk about Bruno, no, no, no' or maybe, Steve's 'La-la-la-lava, ch-ch-ch-chicken'...Movie songs have a way of sticking in our heads – and our hearts.Right now, the world's new obsession is a song called Golden, from the animated action film K-Pop Demon Hunters – and it's blowing up in a big way.
Since the film's release on Netflix last month, music from two fictional bands featured in the story – the girl group Huntr/x and the rebellious Saja Boys – have dominated the global music charts and social media.Seven tracks from the film's soundtrack have featured on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Their songs have risen to the top of Spotify's US chart and Golden is currently in second spot globally.Golden is also climbing the UK Singles Chart and already in the Top 10.The film is number one in Netflix's movie chart for the UK and has been viewed more than 30 millions times across the world.
The film tells the story of Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, mega-famous K-pop stars who have a big secret: they're also demon hunters!One moment they're on stage performing to screaming fans. The next, they're battling spooky creatures to save the city.Have you seen the film and is Golden now your must listened to movie song of choice? Let us know in the comments.
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Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

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Stokes crunches 141 as England's lead over India passes 300

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Alison Hammond, 50, shares rare picture of toyboy lover David, 27, as loved-up couple enjoy summer holidays together
Alison Hammond, 50, shares rare picture of toyboy lover David, 27, as loved-up couple enjoy summer holidays together

Daily Mail​

time44 minutes ago

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Alison Hammond, 50, shares rare picture of toyboy lover David, 27, as loved-up couple enjoy summer holidays together

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