“Golden,” the hugely successful hit song from Netflix’s *KPop Demon Hunters* animated musical film, is once again the biggest track in the world. This upbeat, catchy tune has ranked among the most consumed singles globally for months and regularly holds the No. 1 spot on both of Billboard’s global charts.
Recently, “Golden” reclaimed the top position from Taylor Swift’s latest smash, and every time Billboard updates its rankings with “Golden” at No. 1, it further cements itself as one of the longest-running chart-toppers of all time.
### How Many Weeks Has “Golden” Spent at No. 1 on Billboard’s Global Charts?
As of now, “Golden” has led both the **Billboard Global 200** and **Billboard Global Excl. U.S.** charts for 15 nonconsecutive weeks. The Billboard Global 200 ranks the most popular songs worldwide, while the Global Excl. U.S. chart operates similarly but excludes streams and sales from the United States. This allows it to reflect more accurately what the rest of the world is listening to.
### “Golden” Ties “As It Was” by Harry Styles
Credited to the fictional girl group Huntr/x alongside singers Rei Ami, Audrey Nuna, and Ejae, “Golden” ties for the third-longest reign on the Billboard Global 200 with Harry Styles’ “As It Was.” Styles’ hit held the No. 1 spot for 15 weeks in 2022 and was the most successful global cut for a time.
### “Golden” Passes Mariah Carey on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S.
On the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., “Golden” now stands alone with 15 weeks at No. 1. It was briefly matched last week by Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday track, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” but “Golden” has since surpassed it, securing the third-longest run ever on this chart. Carey’s classic is expected to close the gap again soon, given its perennial popularity.
### What Are the Longest-Running No. 1s on the Billboard Global 200?
The longest-running No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 is Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” which has topped the chart for 19 weeks so far—a figure likely to grow during the holiday season. This edges out Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile,” which reigned for 18 weeks. While “Golden” may retain its No. 1 spot next week, it will need several more weeks at the top to climb higher on this all-time leaderboard.
### What Are the Longest-Running No. 1s on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S.?
On the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” holds the second-longest reign at 17 weeks. The longest-running leader is “Apt.” by Blackpink star Rosé and Mars, which impressively ruled the chart for 19 weeks between 2024 and 2025.
### When Did “Golden” First Hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Global Charts?
“Golden” first reached No. 1 on both global charts in July. Since then, only two other tracks have briefly displaced it. The first was “Jump” from fellow K-pop powerhouse Blackpink, which debuted at No. 1 just one week after “Golden”’s initial ascent before quickly stepping aside.
In mid-October, Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia,” the lead single from her blockbuster album *The Life of a Showgirl,* took the top spot for two weeks before settling into the No. 2 position, right behind “Golden,” for the past three weeks.
### Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” Blocks “Golden” in the U.S.
The dynamic shifts when focusing solely on the U.S. charts. “Golden” has been striving to reclaim the Hot 100’s top spot but has been blocked for five consecutive weeks by “The Fate of Ophelia.” When Swift’s song first debuted on the chart, she remarkably held the entire top 10—a feat accomplished only by her and on more than one occasion.
Though many tracks from *The Life of a Showgirl* have since dropped in position, “The Fate of Ophelia” remains unchallenged at No. 1. Meanwhile, “Golden” sits steadily at No. 2 on the Hot 100, all while commanding the top spots on the Streaming Songs and Pop Airplay charts.
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With its impressive chart performance and global appeal, “Golden” continues to solidify its place as one of the most dominant hits of recent times, both worldwide and beyond. Fans can expect this vibrant K-pop phenomenon to keep shining brightly on the charts in the weeks to come.
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