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Historic Week: Seven K-pop Hits Dominate UK Chart

9/1/2025

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Summary

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Seven K-pop songs entered the UK Official Singles Chart top 40 for the week of August 28 to September 3, 2025.
HUNTR/X's "Golden" achieved its fourth non-consecutive week at No. 1, a historic K-pop milestone.
Saja Boys' "Soda Pop" and "Your Idol" ranked No. 4 and No. 6, respectively.
TWICE's "Takedown" and "Strategy" reached No. 27 and No. 39.
BLACKPINK's "JUMP" and Stray Kids' "CEREMONY" also made the top 40.

History

Historical Context

In 2012, Psy's "Gangnam Style" became the first K-pop song to reach the Billboard Hot 100, signaling a breakthrough for the genre. This success initiated K-pop's global rise, influencing music charts worldwide. By 2023, seven K-pop songs appeared in the UK Official Singles Chart, underscoring the genre's expanding cultural impact and its role in shaping contemporary music trends.

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Story summary

Seven K-pop songs entered the UK Official Singles Chart top 40 for the week of August 28 to September 3, 2025.
HUNTR/X's "Golden" achieved its fourth non-consecutive week at No. 1, a historic K-pop milestone.
Saja Boys' "Soda Pop" and "Your Idol" ranked No. 4 and No. 6, respectively.
TWICE's "Takedown" and "Strategy" reached No. 27 and No. 39.
BLACKPINK's "JUMP" and Stray Kids' "CEREMONY" also made the top 40.

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