EJAE Says An Unsmiling Leonardo DiCaprio Made Her Super ‘Nervous’ During ‘Golden’ Performance at 2026 BAFTAs
"It was already so nerve-wracking to be in front of all these celebrities," the KPop Demon Hunters voice star said. "And then I look up and lock eyes with Leonardo DiCaprio? Come on.”
K-pop singer EJAE recounted her terrifying experience at the 2026 BAFTAs in a recent interview with The Times in the U.K. The upcoming performance of her hit song "Golden" at the prestigious awards show left her feeling "haunted" and "nervous" as she took the stage in front of a crowd of celebrities. Among them was the iconic Leonardo DiCaprio, who EJAE admitted made her feel even more anxious when she caught his unsmiling gaze directly after singing her high notes.
Despite the pressure, EJAE's performance paid off, as "Golden" went on to win the Oscar for best original song and earned her and her HUNTR/X bandmates global stardom. Alongside her newfound fame, EJAE also revealed the privilege of meeting celebrities like Beyoncé and Jay-Z at an afterparty, with Jay-Z himself introducing himself and complimenting her voice.
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