EJAE's Fiancé Sam Kim Inspires Her Music and Supports Her Rising Career

The KPop Demon Hunters star and her music producer fiancé have been collaborating on her songs since they met in 2017.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 11:30am

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EJAE, the Korean-American singer-songwriter and star of Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters, met her fiancé Sam Kim in 2017 during a songwriting session. The two began dating shortly after and Sam has since inspired EJAE's work, from her first hit 'Psycho' to her recent singles 'In Another World' and 'Time After Time.' EJAE and Sam got engaged in 2023 and are planning to get married in the fall of 2026. Sam has been a part of EJAE's rising career, helping her with songwriting, production, and even supporting her through performance anxiety.

Why it matters

EJAE and Sam's relationship highlights the importance of creative partnerships in the music industry, as well as the role a supportive partner can play in an artist's success. Their story also showcases how personal experiences can inspire an artist's work, as EJAE has written songs about their relationship.

The details

EJAE and Sam met in 2017 during a songwriting session, when Sam was still working as a music producer. The two began dating shortly after and have collaborated on EJAE's music ever since, with Sam helping with songwriting, production, and even vocal arrangements. Sam has also supported EJAE through difficult moments, like a panic attack before a major TV performance. After about five years of dating, the couple took a 'healthy, intentional break' to assess their relationship, which inspired EJAE's song 'In Another World.' They got engaged in 2023 and are planning to get married in the fall of 2026.

  • EJAE and Sam met during a songwriting session in 2017.
  • EJAE and Sam got engaged in the fall of 2023.
  • EJAE and Sam are planning to get married in the fall of 2026.

The players

EJAE

A Korean-American singer-songwriter and the star of Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters.

Sam Kim

EJAE's fiancé, a music producer-turned-coder who has collaborated with EJAE on her music.

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What they’re saying

“He was basically my songwriting buddy, and we met during a session in 2017. We truly grew up together.”

— EJAE

“It was kind of a moment of like ... 'If we were to part ways, how would I cope with that?' For me it was thinking, 'Okay maybe in this lifetime it wasn't meant to be, but maybe in another life, in another world, it would have worked out.'”

— EJAE

“The day it came out, June 20th, I remember getting off a plane and my phone was just blowing up. And my fiancé loves Reddit, and his Reddit posts were all about KPop Demon Hunters. He was like 'Babe, I think this is getting pretty viral right now.'”

— EJAE

What’s next

EJAE and Sam Kim are set to attend the 2026 Academy Awards together, as EJAE's work on KPop Demon Hunters has earned multiple Oscar nominations.

The takeaway

EJAE and Sam Kim's relationship showcases the power of creative partnerships and the importance of having a supportive partner in the music industry. Their story highlights how personal experiences can inspire an artist's work, and how a loving and collaborative relationship can contribute to an artist's success.