SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — From conquering global music charts to walking down the aisle, Korean-American singer-songwriter EJAE has reached another major milestone. The powerhouse voice behind Rumi in Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters has officially married her longtime partner, music producer and composer Samuel Kim, in an intimate wedding filled with family history, Korean traditions and familiar faces from the hit animated film.
The couple exchanged vows on October 17, 2026, at Stage 28, a garden venue in Seoul that holds special meaning for EJAE and her family.
But beyond the celebrity guest list and elegant wedding fashion, the celebration carried an emotional connection to a love story that began generations before their own.
From a California Wedding to an Unexpected Seoul Celebration
EJAE and Kim originally planned to marry in California in November 2026.
However, with the singer’s career reaching extraordinary heights following the success of KPop Demon Hunters, the couple changed their plans, moving the celebration to South Korea and bringing the wedding forward by approximately one month.
The pair had roughly four months to finalize preparations after promotional commitments and award-show appearances disrupted their original wedding arrangements.
Despite the tight schedule, they managed to create an intimate celebration that reflected their personal history, cultural heritage and shared musical journey.
Their wedding photographs and story were revealed through Vogue on October 19, drawing attention from entertainment outlets across Asia.
A Wedding Venue With 70 Years of Family History
What made the celebration especially meaningful was the location.
Stage 28 stands on the former residence site of EJAE’s maternal grandfather, Shin Young-kyun, a legendary South Korean actor.
The singer spent parts of her childhood playing in the property’s garden and walking the nearby hills with her grandfather. Her older brother also celebrated his wedding at the same location.
EJAE’s grandparents have been married for approximately 70 years, giving the ceremony a powerful connection between generations.
The newlyweds also incorporated the traditional Korean paebaek ceremony, during which family elders offer blessings and good wishes to the couple.
For EJAE, having her grandparents participate in the celebration made the occasion particularly memorable.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Castmates Join the Celebration
The wedding also reunited some of the musical talents behind Netflix’s global animated sensation.
Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, who provided the singing voices for Mira and Zoey of the fictional girl group HUNTR/X, attended the ceremony.
Andrew Choi, the singing voice behind Jinu, officiated the wedding, adding another personal connection to EJAE’s extraordinary musical journey.
The gathering brought together family, longtime friends and collaborators who had supported the singer long before international audiences discovered her voice.
From Songwriting Partners to Husband and Wife
EJAE, whose real name is Kim Eun-jae, first met Samuel Kim during a songwriting session in 2017.
What began as a professional connection eventually developed into a romantic relationship, with their shared passion for music becoming an important part of their lives together.
In June 2025, Kim proposed to EJAE in a Brooklyn park in New York.
Kim has also contributed to EJAE’s creative career, including work connected to KPop Demon Hunters. Their partnership has extended beyond the recording studio through years of professional collaboration and personal support.
Their wedding marks another chapter in a relationship built long before EJAE became an internationally recognized singer.
EJAE’s Extraordinary Rise From K-Pop Trainee to Global Star
Before her breakthrough, EJAE spent years training under SM Entertainment, one of South Korea’s best-known entertainment companies.
Although she did not debut through the conventional K-pop idol route, she established herself as a respected songwriter and producer.
Her credits include work associated with Red Velvet’s “Psycho” and aespa’s “Drama,” demonstrating her influence behind some of K-pop’s most recognizable releases.
Her career reached a new level in 2025 when Netflix released KPop Demon Hunters, the animated musical adventure featuring HUNTR/X, a fictional K-pop girl group battling supernatural enemies.
EJAE provided Rumi’s singing voice and helped create “Golden,” the film’s signature song.
The track brought her international recognition, including Grammy and Academy Award success in 2026, transforming a once behind-the-scenes music creator into a global entertainment figure.
More Than a Celebrity Wedding
EJAE and Samuel Kim’s celebration reflects a striking contrast between her rapidly expanding international career and her deeply rooted family traditions.
While the world recognizes her as one of the prominent voices behind KPop Demon Hunters, the singer chose to celebrate her marriage at a place tied to her childhood and her grandparents’ lasting relationship.
Rather than making the wedding solely about celebrity status, the couple brought together music, family, Korean heritage and the people who shaped their lives.
And as EJAE enters this new chapter, her journey offers a reminder that some of the most meaningful milestones happen away from the spotlight.
