EJAE to Be Honored by Korean Non-Profit Gyopo at the 8th Annual Chuseok Benefit (EXCLUSIVE)

Gyopo, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving Korean diasporic arts and culture in Los Angeles, has announced that EJAE, the acclaimed songwriter and Oscar winner, will be the honoree at its upcoming 8th annual Chuseok Benefit. The event is set for September 27 in Los Angeles, celebrating the Korean harvest festival Chuseok, a time traditionally associated with gratitude and community.

EJAE has been widely recognized for her contributions to music, notably her work on the global sensation "KPop Demon Hunters" where she lent her voice as the singing character Rumi. Beyond her performance, EJAE's songwriting prowess shone through with the track "Golden," a piece that earned multiple prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, a Grammy, a Golden Globe, and a Critics Choice Award for Best Original Song.

Gyopo’s mission revolves around fostering free arts and cultural programs that engage with complex social, political, and historical narratives pertinent to the Korean diaspora. The organization aims to stimulate progressive and intersectional discourse among Asian and diasporic cultural creators, nurturing a broader understanding of their experiences.

The Chuseok Benefit serves as a key fundraiser for Gyopo’s year-round initiatives, with proceeds directly supporting its public programming. This year’s gathering will take place at the private residence of entrepreneur and arts advocate Ann Soh Woods in Brentwood, a longtime Gyopo board member and event host.

EJAE’s artistic journey exemplifies resilience and authenticity, characteristics that deeply resonate with Gyopo’s values. Her transparent discussions about the challenges of creative pressure, rejection, and personal transformation have not only amplified her connection with a global audience but also underscored the nuanced realities of navigating identity within a diasporic Korean context.

The annual Chuseok Benefit also honors prominent figures who have significantly impacted Korean and Asian cultural landscapes. Past recipients include actor and producer Steven Yeun, culinary artists Mina Park and Kwang Uh, actor and director Randall Park, and poet Cathy Park Hong, situating EJAE among an illustrious group of cultural contributors.

This recognition by Gyopo highlights EJAE not merely as a decorated musician but as an influential cultural figure whose work transcends entertainment to engage with diasporic narratives and community solidarity. The intersection of her artistic achievements and her openness about her heritage and struggles positions her as a powerful voice in contemporary culture.

As the Korean harvest moon festival approaches, Gyopo’s benefit exemplifies the spirit of Chuseok—celebrating abundance and communal ties—while spotlighting artists who embody these ideals through their creative endeavors. EJAE’s forthcoming honor is anticipated to bring heightened attention to the evolving discourse on Korean diasporic identity and artistic expression in Los Angeles and beyond.

Further details about the event’s program and attendees remain limited at this time, but the selection of EJAE as the honoree underscores Gyopo’s commitment to recognizing artists who contribute meaningfully to cultural dialogue and community engagement.