EJAE highlighted Golden at the Seoul press briefing while revealing her desire to collaborate with aespa and BTS Jungkook. She praised their artistry and said working with them could inspire fresh musical ideas. The announcement reinforced EJAE’s commitment to bridging global audiences through K-pop innovation and dynamic performance.
EJAE Attends Seoul Event for K-Pop Demon Hunters
At 11 a.m. on October 15, EJAE met Korean reporters at CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall in Seoul. The occasion was the Netflix animated feature K-Pop Demon Hunters, directed by Maggie Kang. EJAE, who composed and sang the film’s main track Golden, appeared both thrilled and humbled. “It still feels unreal,” she admitted with a bright smile. “My schedule is hectic, yet I feel only gratitude and joy.” She recalled that just a few months earlier she had been “simply a songwriter behind the curtain,” now standing before cameras as both writer and performer.
Golden Reveals EJAE Commitment to Korean Culture
EJAE said that her greatest goal in writing Golden was to share the richness of Korean culture through sound and language. “The director and I agreed that Korean lyrics were essential,” she explained. “Especially the chorus—those words had to stay in Korean.” She described the unforgettable moment when non-Korean fans joined U.S. sing-along screenings, perfectly pronouncing Yeongwonhi kkaejil su eomneun. “Hearing them sing that phrase fills me with pride,” she said. “It proves how music connects hearts beyond language.”
aespa Inspires New Artistic Goals for EJAE
When asked which K-pop act she wanted to work with next, EJAE mentioned aespa immediately. “I’d love to create songs with aespa,” she said thoughtfully. “Our styles would blend naturally.” She also praised BTS. “They’re phenomenal. Jungkook’s voice is outstanding, and a collaboration would be exciting,” she added. Her words revealed genuine admiration and a forward-looking spirit that continues to shape her artistic identity.
EJAE Expresses Creative Vision through Golden and K-Pop
EJAE views Golden as a bridge between modern K-pop and universal emotion. In K-Pop Demon Hunters, the song underscores a story of idols—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—who secretly fight dark forces behind the stage. The film became Netflix’s first animation to surpass 300 million views, while Golden reigned on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight consecutive weeks. All eight songs from the soundtrack entered the chart simultaneously, proving the expanding global influence of Korean pop music.
EJAE Reflects on Her Journey from Trainee to Artist
Before achieving international acclaim, EJAE trained under SM Entertainment for nearly a decade. She balanced school life between Korea and the U.S., preparing for a debut that never came. Leaving SM was difficult, but it marked a turning point. Relocating permanently to the U.S., she worked with top groups such as Red Velvet, aespa, NMIXX, and TWICE. Those experiences honed her craft and helped her rediscover her voice as both songwriter and singer.
Fans React to EJAE Remarks about aespa Collaboration
News of the press event quickly reached Korean community MLBPARK. Some users found it curious that EJAE wanted to collaborate again with aespa, since she already co-wrote Psycho for Red Velvet and Drama, Armageddon, and Whiplash for aespa. Others suggested she might now hope to collaborate as a vocalist. Between debates, fans joked that EJAE had become “more famous than aespa,” reflecting humor and respect for her growing global status.
Golden Represents EJAE Dedication to Global K-Pop Music
For EJAE, Golden is more than a hit—it symbolizes persistence and cultural pride. Her path from a hopeful trainee to a globally recognized artist shows how dedication transforms dreams into art. She believes authentic emotion transcends borders and languages. As she prepares for new projects, EJAE continues to craft music that celebrates both her Korean roots and the limitless reach of pop sound.
EJAE highlighted Golden and shared her desire to work with aespa and BTS Jungkook, emphasizing artistic inspiration and global audience engagement.
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EJAE and aespa collab and singing together? Totally achievable. EJAE’s already written an aespa song, so they def have a good relationship.