K-pop artist EJAE is making headlines for her upcoming marriage to music producer Samuel Kim, her performance of the FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem 'DNA' alongside Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, and Megan Thee Stallion, and her invitation to join the Motion Picture Academy. She has also been honored by the Korean non-profit Gyopo, shared romantic moments with her fiancé in Mexico and France, and teased a new album and Coachella performance with KATSEYE. Her recent public appearances have included a BAFTA event where she expressed nervousness around Leonardo DiCaprio.