Doja Cat’s latest single ‘Jealous Type’ storms the UK charts as rivals from KPop Demon Hunters and Saja Boys close in setting the stage for a brutal showdown

Doja Cat has once again lit a fire under the music world. Her newest release, Jealous Type, didn’t just creep into the charts — it stormed in, punching its way to Number 13 on the Official Chart: First Look. If the momentum holds, this track could secure her 19th UK Top 40 hit, cementing her reputation as one of the most relentless hitmakers of her generation.

The energy surrounding Jealous Type is already turning feverish. Fans flooded streaming platforms within hours of its release, catapulting the song past early expectations. Industry watchers describe this entry as more than just another charting single; they call it a declaration of dominance, a signal that Doja Cat refuses to loosen her grip on pop culture.

But this week’s battle is far from a one-woman show. Across the same battlefield stand the ever-formidable KPop Demon Hunters, represented by HUNTR/X and their track Golden. Currently locked in at Number 1 for a fourth non-consecutive week, they show no sign of surrendering. Yet danger looms for them too. Their fictional rivals turned real chart contenders, the Saja Boys, are rising fast with their intoxicating single Soda Pop. That track has already jumped to Number 2 after just two days, sharpening the knife edge of competition. If their trajectory continues, a dethroning of Golden may be imminent.

The drama deepens with a wave of other contenders clawing their way up the rankings. British singer Olivia Dean is experiencing the surge of her career with Man I Need, now climbing to Number 4. For Dean, who has steadily built her name in recent years, this potential breakthrough represents not just chart success but validation of her place among pop’s heavyweights.

Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, American newcomer Sombr is experiencing a moment that could define his future. His single 12 to 12 is now clawing its way into the Top 10 at Number 10. The jump is more than symbolic; it’s the first time Sombr has broken that ceiling, and whispers in industry circles suggest his sound could soon command global attention.

Adding fuel to the inferno is none other than Ed Sheeran. After years of chart domination, many had speculated whether his reign was waning. His latest release, A Little More, proves the doubters wrong. Vaulting 11 places, the track now sits comfortably at Number 15, its rise described by insiders as a “second wind” for Sheeran’s seemingly unstoppable career.

The Official Chart: First Look always offers tantalising glimpses of the week’s possible outcomes, but rarely does it feel this cutthroat. Behind the glossy façade of music promotion, artists and their teams know the stakes. These rankings are not just numbers; they are career lifelines, dictating who dominates radio, who controls streaming playlists, and who risks fading into irrelevance.

As Friday’s Official Singles Chart Top 100 approaches, tension hangs in the air like smoke before a storm. Will Doja Cat’s Jealous Type carve deeper into the charts, pushing her into yet another milestone? Can HUNTR/X defend their crown against the rising Saja Boys? Or will Ed Sheeran and Olivia Dean rewrite their career trajectories with staggering new peaks?

For fans, the spectacle is exhilarating. For the artists, it’s a brutal fight for survival. And as this week’s chart shapes up, one truth becomes undeniable: in pop music’s ruthless arena, only the most ruthless survive