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Oscar-Winner EJAE Marries Music Producer Sam Kim
20 Oct
Summary
- Singer EJAE married music producer Sam Kim in Seoul.
- The ceremony blended traditional Korean customs and personal touches.
- EJAE gained global fame after her role in 'KPop Demon Hunters'.
Korean-American singer-songwriter EJAE, celebrated for her contributions to the Oscar-winning film 'KPop Demon Hunters,' recently married music producer Sam Kim in Seoul. The couple, whose romance spanned nine years, held a ceremony blending Korean traditions and personal sentiment.
The wedding festivities commenced with a traditional paebaek ceremony and a welcome party, showcasing Korean fusion cuisine. The vows were exchanged at Stage 28, a location holding childhood memories for EJAE, who shared that her grandparents once resided there.
EJAE's grandparents officiated the paebaek ceremony, adding a deeply meaningful element to the day. Andrew Choi, a voice actor from 'KPop Demon Hunters,' had the honor of officiating the main ceremony, with other cast members also in attendance.
EJAE, whose birth name is Kim Eun-jae, and Sam Kim first connected in 2017 through a songwriting collaboration. Their professional relationship evolved into a romance, leading to their engagement in late 2023.
The reception featured dancing in a glass house, continuing the celebrations. EJAE's recent global recognition stems from 'KPop Demon Hunters,' where she voiced Rumi and co-wrote the hit song 'Golden,' which earned an Oscar for Best Original Song.
