4th Gen Idol’s Cover Of Popular “KPop Demon Hunters” Song Sparks Explosive Reactions

Fans and netizens alike are stunned!

NMIXX’s Lily is going viral once again thanks to her powerful vocals and uncanny ability to follow the latest trends. The JYP Entertainment star recently decided to cover the standout track from Netflix’s hit animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters, “Golden.”

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Initially shared on TikTok and X (formerly known as Twitter), the video quickly made its way to Korean forums and instantly went viral. On TheQoo, Lily’s cover racked up over 50,000 views in just over an hour, proving the immediate impact of both the performance and the song’s growing popularity.

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“Golden” has quickly become one of the most talked-about songs in Korea following the release of K-Pop Demon Hunters. The song is recognized for its vocal difficulty and emotional delivery, a challenge Lily took head-on. In her cover, the NMIXX member showcases not only her range but also her control and ability to bring depth to a demanding track.

[🎥] gonna be golden✨https://t.co/PfDHABmArD#NMIXX #엔믹스#릴리 #LILY pic.twitter.com/lyz0KSOq8s

— NMIXX (@NMIXX_official) July 8, 2025

Soon after the video was posted, the comments section filled with praise. Many were surprised by just how difficult the song sounded. Netizens were stunned by how effortlessly Lily seemed to handle the song’s high notes while singing so casually.

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• “Wow, this isn’t something just anyone can pull off.”
• “Wow she’s good. Those early hate comments… lol. Just goes to show why songs these days get so edited. So dumb.”
• “I can’t believe she pulled that off. That’s incredible.”
• “Ah this is insanely good…”
• “Wow.”
• “This song looks insanely hard, and she totally nailed it…”

With the combination of a trending film and Lily’s rising reputation as a standout vocalist of the 4th generation, the cover is continuing to gain momentum. Many are now calling it one of her best ones yet!