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#EJAE performs onstage at the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico.

#EJAE with Andrea Bocelli onstage at the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico.

Andrea Bocelli and Ejae performing at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony 🤩🙌

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#EJAE on being a part of the Official FIFA World Cup Anthem: “Means so much to me. It's especially meaningful because I was able to write Korean lyrics in the song — representing South Korea on this stage is such an honour. One of my favorite childhood memories is being in Seoul during the 2002 World Cup, and seeing the city unite. I'll never forget the feeling of seeing strangers on the street hug each other and celebrate. To me, that feeling of togetherness is what the World Cup means, and I'm grateful to be a part of it this year.”

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Two more stars are joining the lineup for the opening ceremony in Mexico City! Andrea Bocelli and EJAE are ready for the global stage 🎶

#EJAE on how KPop Demon Hunters changed her relationship with her Korean heritage: “The movie, not just when it came out, but writing for the film has changed everything. It really made me go, “I’m Korean American. I'm not Korean or American; I'm Korean and American.” That’s a very important distinction, because I'm not picking and choosing what is Korean or American. It's just who I am. There are some parts of me that's more American, some parts of me that's more Korean. And it was really fun to dive into my Korean side and learn more about that side of myself.”

#EJAE on how Golden has given hope to so many people: “Because this film — yeah, it's technically an animation. Yes, they're fictional characters. But the emotions that these characters are feeling are absolutely real, and it's very human. And I think right now, hopelessness is a very common feeling that everyone's feeling. So the song represents hope. I think that's why it resonated with a lot of people, not just kids but with adults. Everyone feels hopeless. There’s one thing that a friend told me that his friend told him: ‘Right now the world is going through a dark time, and KPop Demon Hunters gave my kids a light to hold on to. I think that's why it's so special.’ And I’m like… That's the thing about the beauty of films and music, right? I think that's why a lot of people leaned on it.”

#EJAE on what kept her going all this time: “After getting dropped [as a K-pop idol], I was very determined to get through the depression, and what helped me was songwriting. Once I fell in love with it, I gave it my all. So I think that's where the tenacity or resilience came from. I was desperate to be healed, and it was my way of feeling hopeful. But the biggest thing that helped me keep going is to always have a growth mentality. You’re not going to be perfect the first time. Even if you are successful, there's so much to learn. I still feel like I have to keep growing. So those are the things that kept me going.”

#EJAE reaction when she found out she was the most awarded artist of the night at the 52nd American Music Awards. #AMAs

#EJAE with her 4 awards from the 52nd American Music Awards. #AMAs

#EJAE and REI AMI introducing @katseyeworld at the 52nd American Music Awards. #AMAs