Ejae

thumb|Ejae in October 2025 Kim Eun-jae (Korean: 김은재; born December 6, 1991), known professionally as Ejae (stylized in all caps; 이재), is a South Korean and American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Quotes When I was a little girl, I worked tirelessly for 10 years to fill one dream, to become a Kpop idol, and I was rejected, and disappointed that my voice isn't good enough. I'm so glad to be part of a song that is helping other girls, other queens and everyone of all ages to get through their hardship to accept themselves. Tangcay, Jazz (January 12, 2026). "EJAE Fights Tears at Golden Globes as 'Golden' Wins Best Song, Remembers KPop Industry Rejecting Her for 10 Years: 'Never Give Up'". Variety. Acceptance speech at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. So, so proud to be Korean. Growing up, people didn't know where Korea was or what Korea was, and that's why it's so incredible to have the song 'Golden' being sung all over the world, singing the Korean lyrics word by word. Fell, Nicole (February 1, 2026). "‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Scores First Win, Rosé Brings Down the House During K-pop’s Biggest Grammys Yet". The Hollywood Reporter. Said to press at the 68th Grammy Awards. Growing up, people made fun of me for liking K-pop, but now everyone's singing our song and all the Korean lyrics. I'm so proud. The song, this award is not about success; it's about resilience. Grein, Paul; Atkinson, Katie (March 15, 2026). "‘Golden’ From ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Wins Best Original Song at 2026 Oscars, But Speech Is Cut Short". Billboard. Acceptance speech at the 98th Academy Awards. Song lyrics I'm done hidin', now I'm shinin'Like I'm born to beWe dreamin' hard, we came so farNow I believeWe're goin' up, up, up, it's our momentYou know together we're glowin'Gonna be, gonna be goldenOh, up, up, up with our voices영원히 깨질 수 없는Gonna be, gonna be golden "Golden" (2025) External links Category:1991 births Category:Living people Category:Pop singers Category:Women singers from the United States Category:Singer-songwriters from the United States Category:Singer-songwriters from South Korea Category:Golden Globe Award–winning musicians Category:Grammy Award winners Category:New York University alumni Category:Music producers from the United States Category:Best Original Song Academy Award winners Category:Women singers from South Korea