The global music stage is celebrating a new benchmark for Korean popular music following the 68th Grammy Awards, where the genre secured its first-ever major recognition. The impactful animated series opening track, “Golden,” from the Netflix production K-pop Demon Hunter Corps, was honored with the accolade for Best Song Written for Visual Media. This momentous win thrust lead singer and co-composer, the Korean-American artist Ejae, into the international spotlight.
The 34-year-old artist, building on her historic success, has also released her second solo single, “Time After Time.” Amidst this professional momentum, local Korean media reports confirmed on [Insert Date of Report/Today’s Date] that Ejae and her fiancé, fellow music producer Sam Kim, are planning to marry in November. This announcement formalizes what fans had speculated, particularly after Ejae shared photos of Sam Kim’s proposal on social media platforms last month. Insider sources have indicated that the couple had been privately engaged since late 2023, with the recent public confirmation setting the stage for their upcoming nuptials.
K-Pop’s Growing Global Footprint Recognized
The recognition of “Golden” at the Grammys signifies a critical shift in the Academy’s acknowledgment of Asian popular music’s influence beyond regional markets. Ejae’s role—both as an accomplished vocalist and a composer—adds depth to the narrative, highlighting the increasing contribution of bicultural artists bridging cultural divides in entertainment.
While Ejae prepares for her wedding, another significant marriage announcement reverberated through the highly competitive K-Pop industry. Apink member Bomi officially revealed that she will be marrying her longtime boyfriend, celebrated composer Rado.
Apink’s Bomi to Marry Longtime Composer Partner
Bomi, a prominent figure in the second-generation K-Pop phenomenon with the group Apink, publicly confirmed her relationship and impending marriage to Rado following nine years of dating. Although Bomi did not immediately disclose the specific date of the ceremony in her personal announcement, South Korean news outlets subsequently reported that the couple intends to hold their wedding on May 16th at the Grand Hyatt Seoul. Given the close bonds of the veteran group, it is widely anticipated that all Apink members will attend the celebration, supporting their bandmate as she embarks on this new chapter.
Rado is a well-known name in K-Pop production circles, responsible for numerous chart-topping hits across various top-tier groups. The announcement of his marriage to Bomi underscores a broader trend of K-Pop idols pursuing long-term relationships and marriage, often with fellow professionals within the music production industry, further blending the personal and professional lives that define the highly scrutinized K-Pop ecosystem.
These dual announcements of significant personal milestones—both for Grammy-winning Ejae and veteran idol Bomi—mark a period of celebration within the South Korean entertainment sphere. They reflect both the industry’s continued artistic expansion onto the global stage and the personal growth of its most celebrated figures.
