Get ready to fall in love with EJAE's latest bop, “Time After Time”! Fresh on the heels of her epic Grammy win, this K-Pop sensation is bringing us all the feels with her new solo single. Known as one of the powerhouse voices behind the smash hit KPop Demon Hunters, EJAE is opening her heart and hitting us hard with a song that perfectly captures that post-breakup struggle we all know too well.
“The melody of ‘Time After Time’ wouldn't leave my head, much like the person I wrote it about,” she revealed, making us relate all too much.
But let’s talk about that major Grammy moment! EJAE's track “Golden” from Netflix’s awesome animated flick KPop Demon Hunters snatched the award for Best Song Written for Visual Media! This isn't just a win for EJAE but a groundbreaking moment for K-Pop since it's the first time ever a K-Pop song has grabbed a Grammy!
“This is totally wild, and such an important step for everyone, especially being a Korean American,” EJAE exclaimed with pride at the awards. “It’s more than a song; it’s a piece of Korea.”
If you haven’t watched KPop Demon Hunters yet, what are you doing?! The film features the fictional girl group HUNTR/X taking on the world with their magical tunes to save humans from demons. EJAE lends her voice alongside musicians Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, and now we can catch this epic trio performing “Golden” live at the BAFTA Film Awards in London on Feb. 22 for the first time outside the US!
Beyond the red carpets and awards, EJAE has co-written hits for K-Pop legends like AESPA, Red Velvet, and TWICE, making her a songwriting superstar.
In a candid chat with Rolling Stone, she spilled the tea on writing “Golden” with Mark Sonnenblick during a tough personal moment. “I actually cried while singing the demo because it just hit home,” she shared, reminding us why “Golden” became an anthem of hope for many.
Don't miss out as EJAE's star continues to rise—keep your playlists ready for “Time After Time” and stay tuned for more of her mesmerizing journey!