Singer-songwriter EJAE achieves massive global chart success with her official FIFA World Cup anthem and 'Golden.'
EJAE Gains 1.5B Views for Golden, Rules iTunes with FIFA Song
From global sports anthems to virtual chart records, EJAE's most recent achievements indicate a rare crossover that only a few artists have ever achieved.
Highlights
- EJAE's FIFA World Cup anthem breaks new ground on Worldwide iTunes.
- Simultaneously, her K-pop Demon Hunters hit joined tracks by BTS and BLACKPINK by reaching an elite YouTube milestone.
- Once rejected by SM Entertainment, EJAE is now behind some of K-pop's biggest global successes.
Few artists have grown their paradigm of modern pop as rapidly as singer-songwriter and producer EJAE. Currently associated with Hollywood's biggest animated music phenomenon, and taking center stage at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, she has established a unique template for the modern global pop career.
EJAE's FIFA World Cup 2026 Song Tops iTunes
According to WORLD MUSIC AWARD, EJAE’s official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem featuring classical tenor Andrea Bocelli, electronic producer David Guetta, and rapper Megan Thee Stallion ranked at No. 4 on the top ten of the Worldwide iTunes chart. The Korean lyrics of the song are notably penned by EJAE, making a first-ever Korean representation of this kind on a global stage.
Golden from KPop Demon Hunters Attains Over 1 Billion Views
Simultaneously, EJAE’s song from KPop Demon Hunters, titled Golden, achieved a historic milestone this week. The song joined K-pop juggernauts BTS and BLACKPINK, surpassing 1.5 billion views on its YouTube music video. While acts like BTS continue to lead the market with their latest song, Come Over, capturing the number one global spot on iTunes, EJAE’s dual achievement showcases the commercial parity between human and virtual IP.
EJAE's Golden from KPop Demon Hunters achieves 1.5 billion views of YouTube
EJAE’s Journey and Solo Endeavors
Reportedly, EJAE made her debut in October 2025 with In Another World, followed by an upbeat heartbreak anthem Time After Time in February 2026. She initially joined SM Entertainment and practiced alongside the future members of legendary groups like Girls’ Generation, SHINee, and f(x). However, she ultimately was rejected. Before her KPop Demon Hunters fame, she penned lyrics for groups like aespa, Twice, Le Sserafim, and Nmixx.
Ultimately, EJAE’s overall journey redefines the parameters of global pop stardom. Her multi-faceted performance indicates a future where an artist's value is heightened via strategic, media-agnostic integration across the entertainment landscape.
Author
Diya Mukherjee is a Content Writer at Outlook Respawn with a postgraduate background in media. She has a passion for writing content and is enthusiastic about exploring cultures, literature, global affairs, and pop culture.
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