- 2025-12-20
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MUSIC
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Katherine Jenkins Covers “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters
Welsh singer-songwriter Katherine Jenkins released a cover of K-pop girl group HUNTR/X's “Golden” on December 19, 2025.
The original version of the song was released by HUNTR/X, consisting of Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, as the second single from Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack back in July.
The song reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles chart.
Also the song was nominated for Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Song Written for Visual Media, and Best Remixed Recording at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.
It was written by EJAE, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, Joong Gyu Kwak, Mark Sonnenblick, Park Hong-Jun, and Yu Han Lee. The cover version was produced by Patrick Hamilton.
Katherine Jenkins will perform at Royal Variety Performance on December21, 2025.
Her version features her daughter and the children's choir.- Katherine Jenkins said of the song, “With a seven and 10-year-old, Xander and Aaliyah are always playing the music from KPop Demon Hunters at home. Again and again, Golden struck me as something almost operatic, like an aria waiting to be uncovered. That idea stayed with me, and eventually became this recording.”
She continued, “What I love most about this version is how it bridges generations. It's a piece parents and children can share together, and perhaps a gentle way into the song for those who may not usually engage with K-pop, but are drawn to melody, lyricism, and orchestral storytelling.” -
She added, “To weave that sentiment into the music itself, the children's choir featured on the track includes my own daughter, which makes this release especially close to my heart.” - source : Apple Music
