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Global Charts Update

HUNTR X Golden tops the Global 200 for a fifth week as other soundtrack tracks push into the top five.

August 18, 2025 at 06:56 PM
blur HUNTR/X's 'Golden' No. 1 on Global Charts for Fifth Week

HUNTR X’s Golden extends to a fifth week at No 1 on the Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. as Saja Boys push two tracks into the top five.

HUNTR X Golden Tops Global Charts for Fifth Week

HUNTR X and Saja Boys may face a Netflix battle in KPop Demon Hunters, but their collaborative acts help push four of the top five songs on the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts for the week ending August 14. Golden adds a fifth nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on both charts, driven by 117.8 million streams worldwide and 14,000 copies sold. The track first led in July as part of the soundtrack and remains a global standout.

Key Takeaways

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Golden remains No 1 on Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. for a fifth week
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How It’s Done climbs to No 5 on Global 200
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Soda Pop reaches No 3 on Global 200 and No 4 on Global Excl. U.S.
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Your Idol ascends to No 5 on Global Excl. U.S.
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Ordinary by Alex Warren stays strong at No 2 on Global Excl. U.S.
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BLACKPINK’s Jump sits at No 3 on Global Excl. U.S.
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Luminate data drives chart accuracy across 200 territories with D2C exclusions
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The charts update on Billboard.com, with full Top 200 accessible to Pro subscribers
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Soundtrack-driven hits continue to show global appeal across languages and genres
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The four top-five entries from KPop Demon Hunters underscore the soundtrack’s market influence

"Global charts reflect a real global fan base."

observation on global reach

"Soundtracks are becoming the loudest players in the global market."

commentary on soundtrack impact

"Streaming data shapes a truly worldwide ranking."

data-driven fact

"Hits born from a soundtrack travel farther than ever."

editorial reflection on trend

Beyond a single hit, the week highlights how soundtrack-driven music can command broad reach across markets. The Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts show the power of a multinational collaboration in keeping multiple tracks high on the list. The data underline how streaming and sales mix across continents, with non-US markets pushing several entries higher even as US streams waver slightly. This trend points to a music landscape where soundtracks and cross-border acts shape the global conversation more than ever.

Highlights

  • Global charts mirror a real global fan base.
  • Soundtracks becoming the loudest drivers of the year.
  • Streaming data tells a consistent story across continents.
  • Hits born from a soundtrack travel farther than ever.

The global music map keeps shifting as listeners redefine which sounds travel farthest.

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