Mind-Blowing, EJae's Royalties for the Song Golden KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Could Be Equivalent to SQUID GAME Prize

Kapanlagi.com - EJae, a Korean-American singer and producer, is now in the global spotlight thanks to his contribution to the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters. The song Golden that he performed has been a huge success, even sparking fantastic speculation about its royalties.

A recent fact has emerged regarding the royalties of the song Golden in the film KPop Demon Hunters. On the tvN show You Quiz on the Block, EJae responded when the royalties of the song were said to potentially be equivalent to the prize of Squid Game with a fantastic amount of 45.6 billion Korean won or around Rp 526 billion.

However, EJae himself admitted to being surprised by the speculation and did not explicitly reveal the amount of royalties he received. He also explained that the process of cashing out royalties from streaming platforms in the United States takes quite a long time. For more details, check here.

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1. Is it true that the royalties for the song 'Golden' are equivalent to the prize from Squid Game?

EJae reveals the royalties for the song 'Golden' (credit: Youtube.com/youquizontheblock_official)

Speculation regarding the amount of royalties for the song Golden from the film KPop Demon Hunters has indeed stirred a lot of parties. Jo Se-ho, one of the hosts of You Quiz on the Block, directly asked EJae about this. This includes speculation that the royalties for the song Golden are said to be equivalent to the prize in the drama SQUID GAME.

"Many people speculate that the accumulated copyright royalties amount to 45.6 billion Korean won, equivalent to the cash prize from Squid Game," asked Jo Se-ho.

Upon hearing the question, EJae appeared shocked by the mention of copyright royalties. He then answered honestly but did not explicitly state the amount of royalties received from the song.

"I don't know for sure," said EJae.

2. EJae Reveals It Takes a Year to Receive Royalties

The facts about the royalties for the song 'Golden' (credit: Youtube.com/youquizontheblock_official)

Despite the speculation surrounding the song Golden's royalties being significant, EJae explained that the process of releasing the funds is not instant. Yoo Jae-suk had suggested that EJae check his account to see if he had received the royalties. However, EJae revealed another fact regarding the royalties for the song Golden.

"But payments from the US come late. It takes a year," he stated.

This is what makes EJae unable to confirm the exact amount he will receive from the success of the song.

3. The Remarkable Achievements of the Song 'Golden' on the Global Stage

Achievement of the song 'Golden' (credit: Instagram.com/ejae_k/)

The song Golden is not only a topic of conversation due to its potential royalties but also because of its extraordinary achievements in the global music industry. The song managed to record eight consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard 'Hot 100' in the US.

This achievement makes it the ninth K-Pop song to reach the top of the Hot 100 and the first performed by a female vocalist. The song Golden also successfully topped the Billboard Global 200, solidifying its international dominance.

In the UK, the song reached number one on the Official Singles Chart, a rare achievement for a K-Pop song. It is the first K-Pop song in 13 years and the second overall to top that chart, following Psy's "Gangnam Style" in 2012.

In South Korea, Golden topped the Melon Top 100 and made history as the song with the most Perfect All-Kills (PAK). The song surpassed the records of Ditto by NewJeans and Dynamite by BTS, showcasing its massive popularity in the land of ginseng.

The song has also been nominated for Best Original Song at the 98th Academy Awards and submitted for consideration in several categories for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including Record of The Year and Song of the Year.

4. EJae's Role in the Song 'Golden' and the KPop OST Demon Hunters

EJae's role in the KPop Demon Hunters film OST (credit: Instagram.com/ejae_k/)

The success of the song Golden is inseparable from EJae's role in its production. He not only serves as the main voice actor for the character Rumi, one of the members of the fictional group HUNTR/X, who performs the song Golden.

EJae also has a significant contribution behind the scenes as a songwriter and composer. As a producer and arranger, EJae is responsible for several songs in the film's OST, including Golden, How It's Done, and Your Idol.

5. Enthusiasm for Collaboration and the Success of KPop Demon Hunters

The character singer in the KPop movie Demon Hunters (credit: Instagram.com/ejae_k/)

The Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters was released on June 20, 2025, and its soundtrack quickly became a global phenomenon. This success has further elevated EJae's name on the international stage.

The film itself has been a huge success since its debut on Netflix, with hit songs like Golden, Your Idol, and How It's Done topping the Billboard Hot 100. Previously, EJae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei made their debut performing the song Golden on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

6. QnA Royalty of the Song 'Golden' KPop Demon Hunters

1. What is the estimated royalty of the song Golden mentioned by EJae?

EJae mentioned that the speculation for the royalty of the song Golden could be equivalent to the prize of Squid Game, which is 45.6 billion Korean Won or around Rp526 billion, although he himself does not yet know the exact figure.

2. What are the achievements of the song Golden on the global music charts?

The song Golden managed to reach the number one position on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks, topped the Billboard Global 200, the Official Singles Chart in the UK, as well as leading the Melon Top 100 and recording the most Perfect All-Kills in South Korea.

3. What is EJae's role in the song Golden in the movie KPop Demon Hunters?

EJae serves as the main singer for the character Rumi, as well as the songwriter, composer, producer, and arranger for Golden and several other OST songs from KPop Demon Hunters.

4. Why doesn't EJae know the exact amount of royalties for the song Golden?

EJae explained that royalty payments from streaming platforms in the United States take about a year to process, so he does not yet have the exact figure.

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7. QnA Royalty of the Song 'Golden' KPop Demon Hunters

1. What is the estimated royalty of the song Golden mentioned by EJae?

EJae mentioned that the speculation for the royalty of the song Golden could be equivalent to the prize of Squid Game, which is 45.6 billion Korean Won or around Rp526 billion, although he himself does not yet know the exact figure.

2. What are the achievements of the song Golden on global music charts?

The song Golden managed to reach the number one position on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks, topped the Billboard Global 200, the Official Singles Chart in the UK, as well as topping the Melon Top 100 and recording the most Perfect All-Kills in South Korea.

3. What is EJae's role in the song Golden in the film KPop Demon Hunters?

EJae serves as the main vocalist for the character Rumi, as well as the songwriter, composer, producer, and arranger for Golden and several other OST songs from KPop Demon Hunters.

4. Why does EJae not yet know the exact amount of royalties for the song Golden?

EJae explained that royalty payments from streaming platforms in the United States take about a year to process, so he does not have the exact figures yet.

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