[K-Enter] Kpop Demon Hunters’ ‘Golden’ first K-pop song to spend total of 2 weeks at no. 1 in UK

Time for K-enter news with Walter Lee.

Starting off with the latest news on Netflix's "Kpop Demon Hunters"!

I feel like HUNTR/X is just a part of the K-pop girl group universe now.

The "Kpop Demon Hunters" song "Golden" has climbed back to No. 1 on the UK Official Singles Chart.

On Friday local time, the Official Charts reported that "Golden" rose one spot on the Top 100 Singles chart, knocking Chappell Roan's "The Subway" from the top position to reclaim the crown.

This marks the first time in K-pop history that a song has reached No.1 on the UK Official Singles Chart for two non-consecutive weeks.

Previously, Psy's "Gangnam Style" held the top spot for a single week back in 2012.

We have also seen the song's impact in the U.S., since debuting at No. 8, the album has never fallen outside the Top 10 on the Billboard 200.

Let's see how long the song will stay up, up, up for in the coming weeks!

What no singing Walter?

That was a one-time thing Soa.

Alright, let's move away from one powerful girl group's achievement in the UK and U.S. charts, to a powerhouse girl group performing huge in the UK.

On Friday and Saturday local time, BLACKPINK lit up the stage at one of London's most iconic venues, Wembley Stadium.

This is a historic moment, as BLACKPINK are the first Korean girl group to headline a solo concert at Wembley, an arena that holds some of the UK's biggest concerts and sport events.

BTS became the first K-pop act to perform there in June 2019.

In addition on Monday, news about BLACKPINK's next album was revealed by YG Entertainment's executive producer Yang Hyun-suk where he discussed upcoming projects from YG artists set for the latter half of 2025.

Yang officially confirmed BLACKPINK's new album is being worked on and is aiming for a release this November.

Can't wait for that!

Lastly we turn to a veteran singer receiving a touching award.

Singer Insooni has been selected as the recipient of the "Woman of Influence Award" from Pearl S. Buck International.

The organisation announced the honour on its official website, marking the first time in 25 years that a Korean has received the award.

The last Korean to win it was the late Lee Hee ho , wife of former President Kim Dae jung , in 2000.

Pearl S. Buck International introduced Insooni as a humanitarian and a strong advocate for young people of mixed-race and multicultural backgrounds.

Born after the Korean War to a Korean mother and an African American father, Insooni was supported through Pearl S. Buck International's child sponsorship program.

The organisation said, "She overcame racial discrimination, rose to success in the music industry, and became a celebrated figure in her homeland."

Insooni will attend the award ceremony on August 21 local time in Pennsylvania, USA.

Thanks for the news Walter. Now we move onto our AI anchor Ari for more on the culture front. Ari!