Netflix’s animated K-pop group Huntr/X makes history with its first live TV performance on Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

Key Highlights:

• Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami perform live on TV
• “Golden” is first female K-pop No. 1 for six weeks
• KPop Demon Hunters hits 325 million Netflix views, $18-20 million box office

The animated K-pop group Huntr/X from Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” will appear live on TV for the first time on October 7. Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, who sing for the animated characters, will perform “Golden” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. This is the first time the real singers will be seen on stage instead of staying behind the scenes. It was announced in an interview on the YouTube Channel Blavity.

The group decided to go live after huge success. “Golden” has over 685 million Spotify streams and 434.3 million YouTube lyric video views. Ejae said, “This is the first time we’re stepping out from behind the characters.” “Golden” is the first female K-pop song to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for six weeks. The soundtrack also started at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Soundtrack chart.

The live performance debut could set a new standard for virtual artists. KPop Demon Hunters has stayed in Netflix’s Top 10 for 14 weeks. Fans like this mix of animation and real singers. This approach is different from past AI music controversies because the group is open about the human singers. This move could lead to bigger concert tours and new ways to promote music by connecting animated shows with live events.