Korean American singer-songwriter Ejae, the singing voice behind ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ star Rumi, describes how she went from an unknown songwriter to a global star with an Oscar win and a World Cup performance in just one year.
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- The phenomenon: ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ which Ejae co-wrote several songs for and voiced the singing role of protagonist Rumi, has become Netflix’s most-watched original film ever, with more than 325 million views.
- The Oscar win: ‘Golden,’ which Ejae co-wrote, won the Academy Award for best original song, and Ejae performed it at the Grammys, the BAFTAs and the World Cup opening ceremony.
- Meeting Beyoncé: Ejae told the paper that Beyoncé called her voice ‘incredible’ at an Oscars afterparty, and that Beyoncé’s daughter shares the same name, Rumi, as the film’s protagonist.
- The upcoming wedding: Ejae revealed she’ll marry her fiancé, Sam Kim, this autumn, after settling on a wedding date on short notice.
- What’s next: Ejae confirmed a sequel and tour for the film are set, though she hasn’t decided whether she’ll be personally involved, while she works on her own solo album.
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No details on Ejae’s involvement in the sequel or tour have been announced yet.
Source: The Times
