The singers from the big Netflix show KPop Demon Hunters feel on top of the world. 2025 turned out huge for them. The group gets ready to sing on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest. Before that big night they sat down with Billboard. REI AMI, EJAE, and Audrey Nuna talked about the year. It felt like a dream that kept getting better. The three make up the fake K-pop group HUNTR/X in the movie. Their real voices brought the songs to life. From number one hits to giant stages this year stood out.
The Unforgettable Year of 2025
EJAE said it best. The whole year felt like one big surprise. “This whole year was a ‘pinch me’ year,” she told them. So many good things happened fast. It got hard to pick just one favorite. Still some moments stick out more than others. Those special times marked the top of their ride.
Highlight #1: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
REI AMI picked the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as her top memory. “For me it was the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” she said. She still sounds amazed. Millions watch that parade every year. It goes out on TV across the country and even farther. The group got to perform right there. They showed off their songs to a huge crowd. Being part of that old holiday event felt extra special. Floats balloons and cold air all mixed together. It made the day one to remember.
Highlight #2: Saturday Night Live Performance
EJAE jumped in quick with her own pick. She talked about their October spot on Saturday Night Live. “That too but it just keeps topping,” Ami added. She meant each big thing beat the one before. SNL stands as a dream show for lots of musicians. HUNTR/X got their chance. They sang live in front of a big audience. That night helped them reach even more people. It put them right in the middle of pop culture talk.
Highlight #3: The Kimchi Moment with Jimmy Fallon
Audrey Nuna shared something funny and sweet. Her mom got to chat with Jimmy Fallon about kimchi. “You know what was kind of funny? Seeing my mom and Jimmy Fallon talk about kimchi together,” she said with a laugh. It seems small. But it shows how their fame touches family life. Korean culture gets noticed more now. Moments like that mix personal stuff with the spotlight. Family stays close even when things get busy.
Breaking Records and Reaching New Heights
KPop Demon Hunters dropped on Netflix in June 2025. Right away it blew up. The show hit number one on views. It became the most-watched original ever on the platform. Over 500 million views came in fast. People loved the mix of K-pop music drama and fighting demons. The story follows three singers who hunt bad spirits by day and perform at night. Fans kept watching over and over.
The songs did great too. “Golden” stayed at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. That counts as a big deal. No other song from an animated movie held the top spot that long before. Billboard put it high on their best songs list for the year. The soundtrack album topped charts as well. It scored billions of streams worldwide. Spotify named it one of the most-played albums of 2025.
The Golden Single: ‘Golden’ Takes Over the Charts
“Golden” stands as the big hit from the movie. It plays as an anthem in the story. The tune sticks in your head. Lyrics talk about strength and shining bright. People outside K-pop loved it too. The song climbed fast after the June release. It hit number one in August. Then it stayed there week after week. Eight weeks total. EJAE helped write it. She pushed hard on the high notes. That made it feel powerful. Fans sang along everywhere. It showed up on playlists and in stores. Even theaters played the sing-along version. “Golden” helped make HUNTR/X a real name in music.
The New Year’s Eve Performance: A New Milestone
Now the year ends. The three get set for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. The show airs live from Times Square in New York City. Big names join them. Think Mariah Carey Post Malone and Madison Beer. HUNTR/X performs live on December 31 2025. Crowds fill the streets. Cameras catch every moment. This marks another high point. They close out a wild year in style.
Other Performers Share Their “Pinch Me” Moments
HUNTR/X shares the stage with others who had big years. Charlie Puth talks about singing the national anthem at the 2026 Super Bowl. “Being told that I was going to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl,” he said. He feels excited and a bit nervous. Demi Lovato remembers her wedding in May. “My pinch me moment was realizing that my dreams came true and I married the love of my life,” she shared. Personal wins matter too. Everyone has stories from 2025.
A Year of Unbelievable Achievements
REI AMI EJAE and Audrey Nuna look back on 2025 with big smiles. “Golden” ruled the charts. They sang at the Macy’s parade and on SNL. The Netflix show broke records. Over 500 million views. It changed things for them. Their music reached all over. K-pop feels stronger now. The group connected with fans in deep ways.
The journey keeps going. Dick Clark’s show wraps up the year. Then 2026 waits. More music more stages and more surprises might come. This golden year set the bar high. Fans wait to see what happens next.
