EJAE, the vocalist behind Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters,' has unveiled her new solo single 'Time After Time,' an anthemic pop track reflecting on a past breakup. The release follows her historic Grammy victory for the film's hit song 'Golden,' marking the first K-Pop track to win in its category. This milestone underscores EJAE's rising prominence in the music industry.
EJAE, known for providing singing voices in the animated Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters, launched her solo single "Time After Time" on February 6, 2026. The song captures the singer's reflections on a ended relationship, with EJAE stating, “The melody of ‘Time After Time’ was stuck in my head for years, just like the person I wrote it about.”
This release comes shortly after EJAE's triumph at the 2026 Grammy Awards, where “Golden”—a breakout hit from KPop Demon Hunters—secured Best Song Written for Visual Media. The win made history as the first Grammy for a K-Pop song. At the ceremony, EJAE shared, “This is crazy because this is like a historical moment for you know, as being a Korean American. It’s a song that also represents Korea.”
“Golden” had already earned a Golden Globe and a Critics’ Choice Award, and it remains nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars. The film centers on the fictional Korean girl group HUNTR/X—comprising Rumi, Zoey, and Mira—who use their music to combat demons. The characters' vocals are performed by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami.
The trio is set to perform “Golden” live for the first time outside the United States at the BAFTA Film Awards in London on February 22. EJAE contributed multiple songs to the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack and has a track record of writing for artists including AESPA, Red Velvet, Le Sserafim, TWICE, Taeyeon, NMIXX, and FiftyFifty.
Reflecting on “Golden” in an August interview with Rolling Stone, EJAE revealed its personal origins: “I don’t know if Mark knows this, but when I wrote ‘Golden,’ I was going through a hard time. I actually cried singing the demo, because it resonated with me so much. Maybe that’s why ‘Golden’ is ‘going up up up.’ Because everyone’s going through a hard time. And they want to feel hope.” This emotional depth has fueled the song's widespread appeal.
