"When I was a little girl, I worked tirelessly for 10 years to fulfill one dream to become a K-pop idol, and I was rejected and disappointed that my voice wasn't good enough, and so I leaned on songs and music to get through it. Now, I'm here as a singer and songwriter. It's a dream come true to be part of all those other boys and everyone of all ages to get through their hardship and to accept themselves."
"Sunday marked a truly golden moment as Sony Pictures Animation's K-Pop Demon Hunters took home two major honors at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, winning Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song for its chart-topping hit, Golden. The wins were historic for Asian representation in Hollywood, spotlighting director Maggie Kang and singer-songwriter Ejae, both of whom have spoken candidly about overcoming industry barriers. Tearfully accepting the award for Best Original Song, Ejae reflected on her long and often painful journey in the music industry."
Sony Pictures Animation's K-Pop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. The wins elevated Asian representation in Hollywood and spotlighted director Maggie Kang and singer-songwriter Kim Eun-Jae (Ejae). Ejae trained under SM Entertainment as a K-pop trainee and spent over a decade preparing but was told she did not fit vocally and was too old to debut. She pivoted to songwriting and composed tracks for major K-pop acts including Red Velvet, aespa, TWICE, and LE SSERAFIM. Ejae reflected on rejection, perseverance, and gratitude upon accepting Best Original Song.
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