Chasing Stardom in Korea Nearly Destroyed Ejae. Then Came ‘KPop Demon Hunters.’

Ejae, the movie’s breakout star, was the face of K-pop in 2025. Facing questions of art, national belonging and authenticity, she wants to be much more.Ejae in the Hannam neighborhood of Seoul in April. She spent about a decade training to be a K-pop star in the city.