Ejae

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.

Ejae in October 2025

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 be
  We dreamin' hard, we came so far
  Now I believe
  We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment
  You know together we're glowin'
  Gonna be, gonna be golden
  Oh, up, up, up with our voices
  영원히 깨질 수 없는
  Gonna be, gonna be golden
  • "Golden" (2025)