๐ Contents
- Ejae Talks About His K-pop Inspirations
- ๐ถ From “Golden” to “KPop Demon Hunters”
- ๐ฌ Why He Chose BTS’s Jungkook
- ๐ค The Song That Sparked His Love for K-pop
- ๐บ Appearance on JTBC “Newsroom”
- ๐ข Tags
Ejae, the composer and singer behind the hit “Golden” from Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters”, has expressed his admiration for BTS’s Jungkook — naming him as the K-pop artist he most wants to collaborate with.
๐ถ From “Golden” to “KPop Demon Hunters”
Ejae rose to fame as both the voice and composer of “Golden,” a breakout track that resonated globally for its empowering message and emotional storytelling. His work on “KPop Demon Hunters” helped establish him as a rising star among international producers and songwriters bridging East and West.
๐ฌ Why He Chose BTS’s Jungkook
During his guest appearance on JTBC’s “Newsroom” on October 19, Ejae was asked which K-pop artist he’d most like to collaborate with. Without hesitation, he named Jungkook of BTS.
“In K-pop, I’d love to produce for BTS — especially Jungkook,” he said. “He sings so well, and his lyric delivery and emotional expression are incredible. It would be an honor to produce for him.”
๐ค The Song That Sparked His Love for K-pop
Ejae also revealed that his earliest inspiration came from legendary first-generation group g.o.d. “I loved their song ‘๊ธธ (Road).’ It made me fall in love with K-pop,” he shared. “I didn’t speak Korean at the time, but I actually learned the language by studying the lyrics of ‘๊ธธ.’ That song means a lot to me.”
๐บ Appearance on JTBC “Newsroom”
In the interview, Ejae performed “Golden” live and shared insights about his creative process and emotional journey as a Korean-American artist making his mark in global pop music. His sincerity and cross-cultural artistry have continued to attract attention both in Korea and abroad.
๐ข Tags
#Ejae #Golden #KPopDemonHunters #BTS #Jungkook #EjaeNewsroom #Kpop2025 #EjaeInterview #JTBC
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