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Filipino Singers Take on the "Golden" Challenge From KPop Demon Hunters

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<p>More than a month since its release,<strong><em> KPop Demon Hunters</em></strong> continues to make waves on social media platforms with its show-stopping soundtrack!</p><p>Leading the pack is “<strong>Golden</strong>,” a standout track from the American animated musical fantasy film, which has been dominating global music charts. Just yesterday, August 3, 2025, the song, performed by <strong>HUNTR/X</strong>, re-peaked at No. 1 on the Global Spotify Chart, raking in 7.473 million streams in a single day.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="925" height="525" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AzCAwdp1uIQ?si=ucMq5Uo7IPMVMCQT" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Adding to the hype, the film’s directors, <strong>Maggie Kang</strong> and<strong> Chris Appelhans</strong>, recently teased what’s ahead for <em>KPop Demon Hunter</em>s. In an interview with ScreenRant, as cited by Teen Vogue, the two shared that “there’s a lot more to explore” in a potential sequel.</p><p>With all this buzz, it’s no surprise that the “Golden” cover challenge has taken over social media. And it’s not just netizens joining in—Filipino singers are also showcasing their vocal prowess with their own versions of the hit track.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Angeline Quinto and Jona</strong></div><p>Kicking off the list are “ASAP Birit Queens” Angeline Quinto and Jona, who lit up the <em>ASAP</em> stage with their powerful duet of “Golden” just yesterday. </p><p>Prior to that, Angeline had already given fans a sneak peek of her solo version, which she posted on July 30, 2025. “From premiere night ng ‘How to Get Away from My Toxic Family,’ try ko lang ang trend na ito. Ayos Golden ah. ‘Di ka masyadong madali 🤣,” she quipped.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FJonaVirayOfficial%2Fvideos%2F653633401081677%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="267" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div><div><br/></div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@loveangelinequinto/video/7532521007609924872" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7532521007609924872" id="v51261071480777860" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v51261071480777860" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7532521007609924872?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-08-04T05%3A28%3A49.425940%3A6684e7f7-c707-4dfb-98f6-83db1e59e854%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:758px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:758px"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Sheryn Regis</strong></div><p>Dubbed the “Crystal Voice of Asia,” Sheryn Regis stunned fans by effortlessly belting the song while seated. One impressed netizen commented, “Inupuan ni [lang] Sheryn… only in the Philippines.”</p><div><br/></div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@sherynregis/video/7530890682198707487" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7530890682198707487" id="v65595454490125770" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v65595454490125770" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7530890682198707487?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-08-04T05%3A28%3A49.425940%3A6684e7f7-c707-4dfb-98f6-83db1e59e854%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:707px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:707px"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Katrina Velarde</strong></div><p>Known for slaying singing challenges, Katrina Velarde didn’t miss the chance to join the trend. “Panggap-panggap na chill lang ako dito. Sino ba nagpauso ng challenge na ‘to?” she joked, showing off her flawless vocals.</p><div><br/></div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@katrinavelardeofficial/video/7528812440964943111" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7528812440964943111" id="v39559855219732710" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v39559855219732710" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7528812440964943111?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-08-04T05%3A28%3A49.425940%3A6684e7f7-c707-4dfb-98f6-83db1e59e854%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:758px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:758px"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Elaine Duran</strong></div><p>“Tawag ng Tanghalan Season 3” grand champion Elaine Duran proved her vocal range is unmatched as she belted out the song in a TikTok post. </p><p>She admitted, “Sorry na agad sa mga kapitbahay ko d’yan,” sharing that she sings the track nonstop at home.</p><div><br/></div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@elaineduranreal/video/7533637811107302663" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7533637811107302663" id="v42293125412371330" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v42293125412371330" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7533637811107302663?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-08-04T05%3A28%3A49.425940%3A6684e7f7-c707-4dfb-98f6-83db1e59e854%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:758px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:758px"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br id="isPasted"/></div><div><strong>Klarisse De Guzman</strong></div><p>Even the “Nation’s Mowm” Klarisse De Guzman joined the craze. While her voice earned praise from fans, some couldn’t help but laugh at her playful uncertainty with the lyrics. “Bahala na kayo sa lyrics 😂,” she said.</p><div><br/></div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@klarissedguzman/video/7532742892239211794" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7532742892239211794" id="v66141455851235640" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v66141455851235640" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7532742892239211794?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-08-04T05%3A28%3A49.425940%3A6684e7f7-c707-4dfb-98f6-83db1e59e854%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:740px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:740px"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Regine Velasquez</strong></div><p>Meanwhile, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid delivered a more subdued, intimate version of the hit. As one fan perfectly put it: “‘Yung iba pilit tinataas tapos kay madam, binulungan lang. Iba talaga 😭.”</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong></strong></div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@reginevalcasid/video/7534267342033931528" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7534267342033931528" id="v64109223340572270" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v64109223340572270" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7534267342033931528?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-08-04T05%3A28%3A49.425940%3A6684e7f7-c707-4dfb-98f6-83db1e59e854%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:722px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:722px"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>The challenge may soon welcome another star—<strong><em>It’s Showtime </em></strong>host and actress<strong> Anne Curtis</strong>. Fans have been clamoring for her version, prompting her to respond on X: “Gusto n’yo ba talaga? Kasi bahay ko lang nakakarinig ng version ko so far hahahaah.”</p><div><br/></div><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display:flex;max-width:550px;width:100%;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" style="position:static;visibility:visible;width:550px;height:355px;display:block;flex-grow:1" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1952160873717625051&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-08-04T05%3A28%3A49.425940%3A6684e7f7-c707-4dfb-98f6-83db1e59e854%26action%3Dedit&amp;sessionId=6b330e2893b8bb562b137869f40536da4d76d6dc&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px" data-tweet-id="1952160873717625051"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script>

<p>The "Golden" fever is still "going up, up, up" and continues to have its moment. </p>

The "Golden" fever is still "going up, up, up" and continues to have its moment.

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