EJAE invites Taylor Swift to compose songs in K-Pop Warriors 2 after Oscar wins
The animationK-Pop warriorsconsolidou seu status como fenômeno global ao conquistar duas estatuetas na 98ª edição do Oscar, realizado em Los Angeles. O longa venceu nas categorias de Melhor Filme de Animação e Melhor Canção Original, com a faixa “Golden”. Durante the red carpet of the awards ceremony, on Sunday (15), EJAE, who gives singing voice to the character Rumi from the group HUNTR/X, extended a public invitation to the singer Taylor Swift to participate in the sequel’s soundtrack, already in pre-production.
The moment occurred in an interview with Variety on the red carpet. EJAE highlighted his admiration for the American artist, citing tracks such as “Style”, “Shake It Off” and “Bad Blood” as favorites. Ela mentioned having met Taylor Swift at a recent party and reinforced the invitation in a direct and enthusiastic way.
Direct invitation to the red carpet
EJAE spared no praise during the conversation. Ela described Taylor Swift as genial and kind. The invitation appeared spontaneously, with the phrase “If you want, Taylor, come to ‘K-Pop Warriors 2’ and write some songs!”.
The gesture gained immediate repercussion among fans and entertainment outlets. Muitos highlighted the potential of a collaboration between the film’s fictional K-pop universe and Taylor Swift’s experience in writing global hits.
Animation’s resounding success
K-Pop warriorsfollows the group HUNTR/X, formed by Rumi, Mira and Zoey, who balance shows for fans with battles against demons. The antagonists, the Saja Boys, form a rival group to compete for the public’s attention.
The film reached the top of the Netflix lists shortly after its release, becoming one of the most watched content on the platform. Canções such as “Golden”, “Your Idol” and “Soda Pop” dominated music charts in Estados Unidos and in several countries.
Cast and heavy production
The English voice cast brings together EJAE (Rumi’s singing), Audrey Nuna (Mira) and Rei Ami (Zoey), alongside actresses Arden Cho (Rumi’s speaking voice), Outros names include Ahn Hyo-seop as Jinu, Yunjin Kim as Celine, Ken Jeong as Bobby,
The management was in charge of Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. The production highlighted the fusion between K-pop and fantasy elements, which contributed to its broad appeal to a variety of audiences.
Previous award wins
Before Oscar,K-Pop warriorshad already received important recognition. The film won awards at Critics Choice Awards 2026 and at Globo of Ouro 2026. The sequence of victories reinforced favoritism at Academia.
The live performance of “Golden” on the Oscar stage, with EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, livened up the ceremony and celebrated the impact of the song. The track marked a milestone for Korean-influenced productions in Hollywood.
Sequel already in development
The continuation ofK-Pop warriorsis in pre-production, with release scheduled for 2029. The invitation to Taylor Swift comes at an opportune time, after the success of the first film in streaming and at the awards.
The film remains available on Netflix for new viewers. Sua trajectory demonstrates the growing interest in narratives that mix Asian pop culture with Western animation.
EJAE’s invitation to Taylor Swift adds anticipation to the project. Fãs await possible updates on the artist’s participation in the soundtrack.
