Lee Jae, Rising as a Key Player in the Global K-Pop Syndrome… The ‘Golden’ Story of an SM Trainee
π₯ EJAE Rises as the Face of Global K-Pop Syndromeβ¦ The ‘Golden’ Story of an SM Trainee
Have you heard the song ‘Golden,’ which is taking the world by storm lately? π΅ I was truly blown away the first time I heard it! Today, I want to share with you the amazing story of EJAE, the star behind this huge hit.
π‘ Key Summary: EJAE, a Korean-American artist and former SM trainee, has skyrocketed to global fame after his song ‘Golden,’ featured in the Netflix animation ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters,’ reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100!
π Table of Contents
- β¨ The Success of ‘Golden’ and EJAE’s Rise
- π From SM Trainee to Global Star
- π€ Appearance on Huntrix and Jimmy Fallon
- πΌ Talent as a Songwriter
- π What’s Next for Him?
- β Frequently Asked Questions
β¨ The Success of ‘Golden’ and EJAE’s Rise
Something incredible has happened! The OST ‘Golden’ from the Netflix animation ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ has hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 π (I was so surprised when I heard this that I almost dropped my phone…)
The star of this song is none other than EJAE, a Korean-American artist who not only sang but also composed the trackβhow amazing is that? π² Plus, he even voiced Lumi, the main character in the animation… EJAE, do you happen to have 48 hours in a day? β³
π From SM Trainee to Global Star
Did you all know that EJAE is actually a former trainee at SM Entertainment? Itβs quite surprising to learn that he once prepared for debut… It really reaffirms how world-class SM’s training system is.
Even more astonishing is that Bada from the girl group S.E.S recognized EJAE as a talent! β¨ (Bada’s discerning eye is truly impressive… π) Furthermore, news of his family connection to actor Shin Young-kyun has also gained a lot of attention.
π€ Appearance on Huntrix and Jimmy Fallon
EJAE currently serves as the leader of a project group called Huntrix, and he recently appeared on Jimmy Fallon with Audrey and Ray Ami! π
The moment I saw his performance on Fallon’s show… I completely fell in love π He confidently showcased his identity as a Korean artist while displaying his unique color on a global stageβit was truly impressive.
πΌ Talent as a Songwriter
The reason ‘Golden’ has become a symbolic track of the global K-Pop boom is due to EJAE’s songwriting skills πΉ (He sings well and composes beautifully… EJAE, at this rate, you might take all the opportunities from others! π )
This track has been evaluated as showcasing new possibilities in K-Pop. It possesses a different charm from traditional K-Pop, making it refreshing and unique! π
π What’s Next for Him?
With news of a press conference in Korea, I’m really looking forward to EJAE’s next steps π€© It will be exciting to see how far he can take the skills and challenges he’s built up since his trainee days on international stages…
Personally, I really want to see him perform in Korea! π°π· (EJAE, please love your fans in Korea a lot tooβwe’re here! πββοΈ)
β Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does EJAE speak Korean well?
A: As a Korean-American, he is known to have some proficiency in Korean! He even greeted in simple Korean during interviews π
Q: Where can I listen to ‘Golden’?
A: You can enjoy it on all major streaming platforms! It would be a great experience to watch the animation on Netflix along with it π¬
Q: Is Huntrix an official group?
A: Currently, it is known as a project group. However, with the success of ‘Golden’, there seems to be a good possibility for more activities! π
Today, we explored EJAE, the face of the global K-Pop syndrome! Why not listen to ‘Golden’ and dive into the musical world of this amazing artist?
I’m off to listen to ‘Golden’ again~ Have a great day, everyone! π
