EJAE Makes Solo Debut Following Success of “Golden”; Calls It a Song Born from Tough Times, Set for Release on October 24

EJAE, who was key to the massive success of the Netflix animated series *KPop Demon Hunters* soundtrack, is stepping into her first role as a solo artist. The Korean-American musician will release her debut solo single, “In Another World,” on October 24. EJAE not only provided the voice for the protagonist Rumi in *KPop Demon Hunters* but also composed the series’ theme song, “Golden.” “Golden” topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for a total of 8 weeks and continues to dominate global charts to this day. EJAE announced her debut through a handwritten letter posted on Instagram, saying, “The past few months have been absolutely crazy. I even appeared on SNL. I’m truly grateful and humble for all the love I’ve received.” Having been a Trainee at SM Entertainment, EJAE pursued a career as a composer by working behind the scenes after moving to the United States. However, she recently decided to transform into an artist who shares her own voice directly. “People call me an ‘artist’ or a ‘star,’ and that’s everything the 11-year-old EJAE dreamed of. But as time passed, I got used to writing songs in the background and didn’t think I was destined to be an artist,” she explained. “In Another World” is a song composed by EJAE during difficult times. “Writing this song provided great comfort as I went through tough moments, and I hope sharing it can help others as well,” she said. EJAE has received significant attention due to her recent activities. She appeared on NBC’s *Saturday Night Live* alongside her fellow voice actors from *KPop Demon Hunters*, Rae Ami and Audrey Nuna, where she performed “Golden” live for the first time. The performance video has accumulated over 5 million views on YouTube. EJAE is currently in South Korea. The Korean-American musician, who has been based in the U.S., plans to hold a press conference with domestic media during this visit. She is also set to appear on tvN’s popular talk show *You Quiz on the Block*, where she is expected to share stories behind the creation of *KPop Demon Hunters* and details about her recent live performance on an American talk show. On October 15, she appeared on YTN’s *NewsON* to discuss the process of creating tracks for *KPop Demon Hunters* and the background of “Golden.”