I have to admit, I am exhausted from hearing “Golden” every single day in my house. My daughter plays it on loop from morning until night, and sometimes I feel like I can hear the melody even when the speakers are off. It is everywhere—in the living room, during meals, even when she does her homework. Still, I cannot be too upset, because I see how much joy it gives her. She even sings along perfectly, including the Korean parts, and that actually impresses me. I never thought she would pick up another language just from music, but she is pronouncing words I cannot even follow. So while I may be tired of the repetition, I also feel proud of her effort. Maybe watching the real singers perform live will finally give me something fresh, so I can enjoy the song again in a new way.

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he he he! I love blasting “Golden” at home just to get under my brother’s skin. He thinks he is too cool for anything that is not heavy guitars and screaming, but I know how much this song annoys him. The best part is watching his face twist every time the chorus comes on. He rolls his eyes, groans, sometimes even leaves the room, and that just makes me want to turn the volume higher. I can loop it for hours without getting bored, because I know it drives him crazy. He calls it “fake pop” or “plastic music,” but I do not care. It is catchy, it makes me happy, and it has the added bonus of making him cringe. Honestly, nothing feels better than dancing around to the Korean lines while he sulks in the corner pretending not to listen. For me, that is pure victory.

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This is the song I only let myself enjoy when I am completely alone. I put on my headset, turn the volume up as high as it will go, and just drown in it. But the second my bros come around, I switch it off like nothing happened. They would never let me live it down if they caught me vibing to a K-pop track, especially one from an animated group. I act like I am too tough for this kind of music when I am with them, but in reality, “Golden” makes me feel something their playlists never do. There is a kind of shame in hiding it, like I am guarding a secret part of myself. But at the same time, that secrecy almost makes it more powerful. It is mine, away from the judgment and the teasing. When the headset is on and no one is looking, I let myself enjoy it fully, even if I would never admit it out loud.

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I am laughing because the parents who are already tired of “Golden” have no idea what is coming. A live performance on Fallon will make the song even more popular. More covers, more streams, more kids asking for it on repeat. Their home will become a Reign of Terror all over again. I can picture their faces when the chorus starts and the kids sing along louder than the TV. Part of me feels a little guilty, but mostly I feel amused. If parents wanted a break, they should not have let the song become an anthem in the first place. Now they will have to endure even more singing, dancing, and practice sessions. I hope they are ready. Hehehehe.

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