Hunttrix’s “Golden,” which soared to the top of the Billboard charts, is now creating another sensation on YouTube, with its cover videos amassing over 40 million views. The growing phenomenon highlights the song’s explosive popularity beyond the original, as both idols and ballad singers compete in cover rankings across regular videos and YouTube Shorts.

As of 10 a.m. on the 12th, according to YouTube solo cover video metrics, Yujin An of girl group IVE claimed the number one spot with 6.61 million views. Ginna Kwon followed with 3.14 million, Bada (previously of S.E.S.) reached 2.81 million, and Ailee secured fourth place with 2.76 million, collectively forming the upper echelon of performers.

Other top-ranking artists included Solar of Mamamoo with 1.59 million views, Soonil Kwon of Urban Zakapa with 1.46 million, HYNN (Hyewon Park) with 1.31 million, and Haeri Lee of Davichi rounding out the top eight with 1.12 million.

Fans flooded the comment section of Solar’s video, sharing anecdotes like, “During an overseas interview, the actress who played Joy said she would want to join Mamamoo if she could enter a real K-pop group.” 

Rounding out the top ten were Solji of EXID at ninth with 630,000 views, and Moonchaeun and Hana of FIFTY FIFTY at tenth with 530,000 views.

Solji’s cover attracted praise for capturing “the original’s emotion and vibe perfectly, expressing the anticipation and thrill just before reaching the peak,” while others complimented, “Her high notes are flawless, matching ‘Golden’ beautifully.”

In the realm of YouTube Shorts, Eunji Jeong of Apink achieved an overwhelming lead with 8.68 million views. Suhyun of AKMU followed in second with 3.58 million.

Eunji Jeong’s brief rendition of “Golden” drew comments such as, “If Eunji Jeong guards the spirits, South Korea has no need to fear demons,” and, “She performs this well live without even a microphone—I wish there was more.”

Maktub placed third with 3.15 million views, trailed closely by Lily of NMIXX at 2.96 million. Lily’s short, which became a major topic on social media, drew reactions like, “It seems Lily’s hobby is taking on difficult songs,” and, “I really want to see the full version.”

“Golden” is an original track by Hunttrix, a virtual girl group from the animation “K-pop Demon Hunters.” On the 11th, the song dethroned a longtime chart-topper to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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