EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI: Photos From the Billboard Women in Music Cover Shoot

The trio behind the voices of the Netflix hit 'KPop Demon Hunters' come together for the first time.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:59pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of shimmering sequins and shattered glass reflecting dramatic studio lighting, capturing the glamour and energy of the Billboard Women in Music cover shoot.The Billboard Women in Music 2026 cover shoot brings together the voices behind the hit Netflix series 'KPop Demon Hunters' for the first time.Los Angeles Today

EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI are the singing voices behind the animated Netflix blockbuster 'KPop Demon Hunters', but the three women had never been in the same place at the same time until the film's June 2025 premiere. Now, the individual artists are featured together on the cover of Billboard's Women in Music 2026 issue.

Why it matters

The collaboration between EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI for 'KPop Demon Hunters' represents a unique coming together of three rising stars in the music industry who have each carved out their own successful paths as solo artists. Their joint cover shoot for Billboard highlights the power of female artists in the entertainment landscape.

The details

EJAE, 34, was a K-pop trainee with SM Entertainment before transitioning to songwriting, penning hits for groups like Red Velvet and TWICE. REI AMI, 30, kicked off her indie career in 2019 and had a Billboard chart debut in 2020. Audrey Nuna, 26, is a self-proclaimed 'theater kid' from New Jersey who started releasing music in 2018 and has collaborated with artists like Jack Harlow and DJ Snake. Despite their individual success, the three women had never met in person until the 'KPop Demon Hunters' premiere in June 2025.

  • EJAE started as a K-pop trainee at age 11.
  • REI AMI began her indie music career in 2019.
  • Audrey Nuna started releasing music in 2018.
  • The 'KPop Demon Hunters' film premiered in June 2025.
  • The Billboard Women in Music 2026 cover shoot took place in April 2026.

The players

EJAE

A 34-year-old singer-songwriter born in Seoul who spent her childhood between South Korea and the United States, starting as a K-pop trainee with SM Entertainment before shifting to songwriting and penning hits for girl groups like Red Velvet, TWICE and aespa.

Audrey Nuna

A 26-year-old singer from New Jersey who is a self-proclaimed 'theater kid' and started releasing music in 2018, collaborating with artists like Jack Harlow and DJ Snake.

REI AMI

A 30-year-old indie singer born in Seoul who relocated to the United States at age 7, kicking off her music career in 2019 and having her Billboard chart debut in 2020 with a feature on Sub Urban's 'Freak'.

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What they’re saying

“We saw each other at the premiere, and we're like, 'Um, bye!' 'Hope to connect with you soon!'”

— EJAE

“It was like that.”

— Audrey Nuna

The takeaway

The collaboration between EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI for the hit Netflix animated series 'KPop Demon Hunters' showcases the power of female artists in the entertainment industry, as the three women have each carved out successful solo careers before coming together for the first time on the Billboard Women in Music 2026 cover.