“Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters commands both of Billboard’s worldwide charts — the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. — for a seventeenth week, making history again. MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE — Downtown Production — Pictured: (l-r) Rei Ami, EJAE, and Audrey Nuna perform a song from “KPOP Demon Hunters” — (Photo by: Scott Gries/NBC via Getty Images)
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It might be only another week or two before Christmas songs completely take over music charts in much of the world. That includes Billboard’s pair of global rankings, the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excluding U.S., a pair of rosters that show what tunes the world is listening to.
Every year, tracks like Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” “Last Christmas” from Wham!, and classics by names like Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Dean Martin, and others become inescapable and soar on important rosters like these. But before the seasonal smashes reign supreme once more, the two global charts are ruled by “Golden.” The Grammy-nominated tune from KPop Demon Hunters is the biggest song on the planet, as has been the case for much of the second half of 2025, and as the track earns another stay in the penthouse, it ties a special record and manages to make history yet again.
“Golden” Leads for a Seventeenth Week
“Golden” has now lived at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. for 17 nonconsecutive frames. That run began in July and has only been interrupted by Blackpink’s “Jump” and “The Fate of Ophelia” by Taylor Swift. Those tracks enjoyed short stints at No. 1 and then stepped away, allowing “Golden” to return.
KPop Demon Hunters Ties Lady Gaga’s Historic Record
As “Golden” reaches 17 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. – which tracks the most consumed songs all around the world, excluding American data – the KPop Demon Hunters upbeat cut ties for the second-longest reign ever. “Golden” is now on the same level as “Die with a Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, which began its run in 2024 and continued it into the earlier months of 2025.
Will “Golden” Match “Apt.” by Rosé and Bruno Mars?
“Golden” will have to run the show for two more weeks to tie the all-time record on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., which may or may not happen, depending on when the holiday takeover reaches its zenith. “Apt.,” credited to Blackpink star Rosé and Mars — who claims two of the three longest-running No. 1s ever on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. — ran things for 19 weeks. Like “Die with a Smile,” it first hit No. 1 on the chart in 2024 and added to its total earlier this year.
“Golden” Could Tie Lady Gaga – Again – In Just a Few Days
“Golden” will make history again next frame on the Billboard Global 200, as long as it can stay right where it is. “Die with a Smile” dominated that worldwide list for 18 weeks, so “Golden” will likely match that sum in just a few days.
Will “All I Want for Christmas Is You” Return to No. 1 Soon?
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As is the case on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., the longest-running No. 1 ever on the Billboard Global 200 topped the tally for 19 weeks, though, it’s a different song. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has spent a cumulative 19 frames running the show, starting in 2020 and leading the charge as recently as earlier in 2025.
Unlike “Apt.” on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., however, there’s a very good chance that “All I Want for Christmas Is You” will find its way back to No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, becoming the first 20-week winner ever – and how much longer it can go from there is yet to be seen.
“Golden” Remains a Huge Win in America, But for How Long?
While “Golden” is still the biggest song when looking all around the planet, it no longer holds that distinction on any Billboard chart in America. The track, credited to both the fictional K-pop girl group Huntr/x as well as singers Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, lives inside the top five on the Hot 100 as well as the Streaming Songs, Radio Songs, and Digital Song Sales tallies, which all help dictate where a tune lands on the Hot 100. Helping “Golden” with a boost recently were several Grammy nominations, including for Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2025/11/28/kpop-demon-hunters-matches-lady-gagas-historic-run-as-golden-leads-again/
