Huntr/X delivers an anthem of self-discovery with ‘Golden,’ a track from the Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack. Ejae and Mark Sonnenblick pen the lyrics, while Ido and 24 craft the music. The song blends powerful vocals with a melody that inspires resilience and hope.
Released: June 20, 2025
Golden
Huntr/X • From “Kpop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack From The Netflix Film / Deluxe Version)”
Kpop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack From The Netflix Film / Deluxe Version)’s Golden Korean Lyrics English Translation
The vocalist sings, ‘I’m done hiding, now I’m shining, just like I was born to be,’ capturing the essence of breaking free from past struggles. The lyrics mention a throne, a queen, and hunters, using royal and warrior imagery to symbolize strength and transformation.
I was a ghost, I was aloneI was a ghost, I was all alone.
Eoduwojin apgilsoge (Ah)Within the path ahead that grew dark (Ah).
Given the throne, I didn’t know how to believe (Hah)Given the throne, I didn’t know how to believe (Hah).
I was the queen that I’m meant to be (Ah)I was the queen I was always meant to be (Ah).
I lived two lives, tried to play both sidesI lived two lives, tried to play both sides.
But I couldn’t find my own place (Oh, oh)But I couldn’t find where I belonged (Oh, oh).
Called a problem child ’cause I got too wildThey called me a problem child ’cause I got too wild.
But now that’s how I’m getting paid, kkeuteopsi on stageBut now that’s how I’m making it, endlessly on stage.
I’m done hidin’, now I’m shinin’I’m done hiding, now I’m shining,
Like I’m born to bejust like I was born to be.
We dreamin’ hard, we came so farWe’re dreaming hard, we’ve come so far,
Now I believenow I truly believe.
We’re goin’ up, up, upWe’re going up, up, up.
It’s our momentIt’s our moment.
You know together we’re glowingYou know that together, we’re glowing.
Gonna be, gonna be goldеnWe’re gonna be, we’re gonna be golden.
Oh, up, up, upOh, up, up, up.
With our voicesWith our voices,
Yeongwonhi kkaejil su еomneunwhich can never be broken for all eternity,
Gonna be, gonna be goldenwe’re gonna be, we’re gonna be golden.
Oh, I’m done hidin’ now I’m shinin’Oh, I’m done hiding, now I’m shining,
Like I’m born to bejust like I was born to be.
Oh, our time, no fears, no liesOh, it’s our time, no fears, no lies,
That’s who we’re born to bethat’s who we were born to be.
Waited so long to break these walls downI waited so long to break these walls down,
To wake up and feel like meto wake up and finally feel like myself.
Put these patterns all in the past nowI’ve put those old patterns in the past now,
And finally live like the girl they all seeand I’ll finally live as the girl they all see.
No more hiding, I’ll be shiningNo more hiding, I’ll be shining,
Like I’m born to bejust like I was born to be.
‘Cause we are hunters, voices strong‘Cause we are hunters with strong voices,
And I know I believeand I know that I believe.
We’re goin’ up, up, upWe’re going up, up, up.
It’s our momentIt’s our moment.
You know together we’re glowingYou know that together, we’re glowing.
Gonna be, gonna be goldenWe’re gonna be, we’re gonna be golden.
Oh, up, up, upOh, up, up, up.
With our voicesWith our voices,
Yeongwonhi kkaejil su eomneunwhich can never be broken for all eternity,
Gonna be, gonna be goldenwe’re gonna be, we’re gonna be golden.
Oh, I’m done hidin’, now I’m shinin’Oh, I’m done hiding, now I’m shining,
Like I’m born to bejust like I was born to be.
Oh, our time, no fears, no liesOh, it’s our time, no fears, no lies,
That’s who we’re born to bethat’s who we were born to be.
You know we’re gonna be, gonna be golden (Oh)You know we’re going to be, we’re going to be golden (Oh).
We’re gonna be, gonna be (Oh)We’re going to be, we’re going to be (Oh).
Born to be, born to be glowin’ (Oh)Born to be, born to be glowing (Oh).
Balkge bitnaneun urinWe are the ones shining so brightly.
You know that it’s our time, no fears, no lies (Oh, oh)You know that it’s our time, no fears, no lies (Oh, oh).
That’s who we’re born to beThat’s who we were born to be.
Golden Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Golden’ celebrate self-belief and unity. Huntr/X creates a soundtrack that motivates listeners to embrace their true selves.