[Sportschosun Lee Ji-hyun] Singer-songwriter Ejae is drawing global attention after successfully wrapping up the opening ceremony stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and sharing behind-the-scenes moments and an outfit that highlighted the beauty of Korea.
On the 17th, Ejae posted several photos from the World Cup opening ceremony on her social media, along with the message, "It was such a special experience! Mexico City, you are beautiful."
The released photos captured a range of moments, from smiling brightly backstage with world-renowned opera singer Andrea Bocelli to enjoying the excitement of the World Cup inside the stadium.
In particular, she also shared a sweet selfie with her fiancé, Korean American music producer Sam Kim, on the stadium grass, drawing attention. The two looked happy and affectionate as they naturally embraced each other and smiled warmly.
Ejae took the stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening performance at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico on the 11th local time, where she performed the official theme song, "DNA," with Andrea Bocelli. She also made a strong impression on football fans around the world by personally writing and singing the Korean lyric, "Even if I fall again, I rise again."
Her stage outfit also became a major talking point. Ejae wore a blue dress adorned with mother-of-pearl and white crystal details made by Korean artisans, showcasing Korean beauty on the global stage. She also earned praise for thoughtfully pairing the dress with sneakers instead of high heels to protect the stadium grass.
In another photo, she showed off a cheering outfit featuring a corset top with striking red embroidery and wide denim pants. The oriental embroidery details connected to the dress stood out, completing a distinctive and stylish look. In a shot of her standing next to Andrea Bocelli and talking with him, she also displayed her presence as a global artist.
Meanwhile, Ejae recently raised her global profile by providing the singing voice for the main character Rumi in Netflix's animated film KPop Demon Hunters. After successfully completing the World Cup opening ceremony stage as well, she is expanding her presence as a next-generation singer-songwriter representing K-pop.
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