EJAE has become one of the most talked-about K-pop producers in the global music industry in recent years, especially following the mαѕѕive success of "Golden," the standout track from Netflix's animated film KPop Demon Hunters. In South кσяєα, the song achieved a Perfect All-Kill just one month after the film's release. It also topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, becoming the first K-pop song by a girl group—real or fictional—to reach No. 1. The song later helped EJAE sweep a series of prestigious awards, including the Academy Awards and the αмєяι¢αn Music Awards (AMAs).

After gaining widespread recognition as the songwriter and vocalist behind "Golden," EJAE made her official solo debut with the autobiographical single "In Another World," stepping out from behind the scenes as a songwriter and into the spotlight as an artist in her own right. More recently, this past June, she took the stage at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, performing the tournament's official song "DNA" alongside legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, marking yet another historic milestone in her career.

Interestingly, BTS and EJAE share quite a few impressive milestones, from topping the Billboard Hot 100 and winning multiple AMAs to performing at the FIFA World Cup—the world's biggest football event. On top of that, both BTS members and EJAE are widely recognized for their exceptional musical talent, whether in songwriting, production, or performance. It's no surprise that fans have long imagined how incredible a collaboration between these two musical powerhouses would be.

The good news is that EJAE herself seems very open to the idea. In a recent interview with JTBC, where she discussed her future music projects, she even revealed that she hopes to collaborate with one particular BTS member!

When the "Golden" singer was asked which artist she would most like to work with, she didn't hesitate to name Jungkook. She openly expressed her admiration for the K-pop superstar, saying, “He sings so well. I want to write a good melody for him. It would be an honor to collaborate with him. Being a good singer is important, but lyrical delivery is the most important when you sing and he’s good at it too. The way he’s able to pull off melo∂ιєs and emote with his voice.”

Considering the endless praise Jungkook has received from both music industry professionals and fans for his extraordinary talent—along with the record-breaking success of his singles and albums over the past two years—it's easy to understand why EJAE placed him at the top of her collaboration wishlist. Fans also noticed a fun coincidence between the two artists: both Jungkook and EJAE have released hugely successful music projects titled "Golden."

Meanwhile, Jungkook is also a huge fan of KPop Demon Hunters and its нιт song "Golden." During one of his livestreams, he honestly admitted that he watched the film all the way through and was moved to tears. He shared, “I watched KPOP DEMON HUNTERS and I cried. I cried. At the end. When they were doing with the Saja Boys and when she said that she (Rumi) was going to make a Honmoon by herself and ran into the stadium. And I went oh and [tears] dropped,”

In another livestream with Jimin while the two were in Los Angeles, the BTS duo listened to EJAE's "Golden" together and jokingly talked about the coincidence between the song's title and Jungkook's album Golden. Jungkook was later seen humming the melody, and a few months afterward, during one of his solo livestreams, he pαѕѕionately covered the whole нιт song in front of hundreds of thousands of viewers watching live.

By every measure, a collaboration between Jungkook and EJAE would be a dream pairing—and fans have already begun rooting for it. Some have even excitedly imagined that if Netflix ever expands the KPop Demon Hunters universe, its future soundtrack could feature songs produced or performed by both Jungkook and EJAE. Social media has since been flooded with comments such as:

- Watching how bh handles the group after ms, I think that asking for a collaboration on TV was actually a brilliant move — now no one can twist the story and claim that what was really desired was another soloist’s or group’s voice. Hoping for this JK solo opportunity.

- EJAE x Jungkook? That collab would BREAK the charts and the internet at the same time.

- Everyone wants to work with international pop star jungkook. Let's do a special cover of Golden

- EJAE was so real for this. Even she knows that JK is the golden standard for all K-pop vocalists nowadays.

- EJAE’s admiration for Jungkook shows that true artistry isn’t just about singing—it’s about feeling, expression, and connecting hearts through music.

- Two Golden voices in one song d*mn that would break record

- We need Jungkook and EJAE collab omg it will be legendary

- How about Netflix does the part 2 of Kpop Demon Hunters and Jungkook will sing a OST with EJAE. It would be so so crazy

- Ejae thank you for choosing Jungkook and openly voicing it out on National Television. Proof that you wanted to collaborate & produce only with JK. Wishing you the best & hope your dream comes true

- Everyone wants to work with Jungkook. I hope for a collaboration soon. Love their golden voice too