DiCaprio's Unsmiling Face Made EJAE Nervous

EJAE, the vocalist of the K-pop group HUNTR/X, performed the song 'Golden' at the 2026 BAFTA Awards, where she was made nervous by an unsmiling Leonardo DiCaprio in the audience. The song went on to win several awards, including the Oscar for Best Original Song.

The performance was a notable one for EJAE, who cracked on the high notes during her rendition of 'Golden'. She has since revealed that it was DiCaprio's unsmiling face that put her off, making her feel nervous and affecting her performance.

DiCaprio was in attendance at the BAFTA Awards as a nominee for his role in 'One Battle After Another'. EJAE, on the other hand, was performing 'Golden' as part of the fictional K-pop group HUNTR/X from the Netflix animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters'.

Despite the nerves, 'Golden' went on to achieve significant success, becoming the first K-pop song to win both a Grammy and an Oscar. EJAE also met Beyoncé and Jay-Z at an afterparty, where Beyoncé complimented her voice, saying she had an 'incredible voice' and that her girls sang 'Golden'.

## Why it matters The success of 'Golden' and EJAE's performance at the BAFTA Awards marks a significant milestone for K-pop, with the genre continuing to gain recognition and accolades globally. The fact that 'Golden' won both a Grammy and an Oscar is a testament to the song's quality and appeal, and EJAE's experience performing in front of a high-profile audience like the one at the BAFTA Awards is a notable one for any artist.

## What happens next A sequel to 'KPop Demon Hunters' is currently in development, which may provide further opportunities for EJAE and the fictional K-pop group HUNTR/X to showcase their music and talent. With the success of 'Golden' and the growing popularity of K-pop, it will be interesting to see how EJAE and other K-pop artists continue to make waves in the music industry.