The wedding will take place in LA with fiancé Sam Kim.
Lee Jae's Grammy win has raised K-pop's profile globally.
Lee Jae, recognized as the first K-pop artist to win a Grammy, has announced his upcoming marriage in November. He shared the news via his social media, confirming the wedding date as November 7.
His fiancé, Sam Kim, who is also a Korean-American, will celebrate their nuptials at a golf course in Los Angeles managed by Lee Jae's mother. The singer revealed that the inspiration for his single 'In Another World,' released last year, came from his fiancé.
Born in Seoul and trained as a songwriter under SM Entertainment, Lee Jae has composed tracks for various K-pop idols, including EXID, TWICE, and aespa. He notably gained international recognition with his song 'Golden,' the theme for Netflix's 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' which won him the Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media, marking a historic achievement in K-pop.
Lee Jae's marriage announcement is not merely a personal milestone but a significant moment that may influence his artistic output. The anticipation is high that his music, particularly songs like 'In Another World,' may reflect his changes in personal life.
Such personal transitions often yield positive impacts on K-pop artists, providing them with new directions and depths for their creative expressions. The news of his marriage could open avenues for Lee Jae to explore more diverse musical ideas and themes.
Moreover, his Grammy win, alongside this marriage news, further elevates the status of K-pop on the global stage. Lee Jae’s successes can inspire many emerging artists, reinforcing K-pop's foothold in the international market and providing a pathway for its continued growth.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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