Singer Ejae recalls Leonardo DiCaprio's serious expression made her nervous at BAFTA Awards

Performing "Golden" at the BAFTA Awards proved a nerve-wracking experience for South Korean-American singer Ejae. The artist, known for her role as Rumi in "KPop Demon Hunters," found singing in front of renowned figures in the film industry a significant challenge.

Ejae recounted to The Times that hitting the higher notes of the song became difficult when she noticed Leonardo DiCaprio in the audience. His seemingly serious expression, she explained, made her particularly anxious. "I made a few mistakes with the high notes. DiCaprio was right in front of me and wasn't smiling," the vocalist shared.

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I made a few mistakes with the high notes. DiCaprio was right in front of me and wasn't smiling.

"It made me very nervous. It was already stressful enough to be in front of all those celebrities, and then I look up and make eye contact with Leonardo DiCaprio? Please!" she recalled, emphasizing the intense pressure. The BAFTA ceremony took place in London on February 22. DiCaprio was nominated for "One Battle After Another" but did not win.

Despite the performance jitters, Ejae's song "Golden" went on to critical acclaim, securing an Oscar for Best Original Song and a Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media. The success of "Golden" continues as a sequel to "KPop Demon Hunters" is reportedly in development.

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It made me very nervous. It was already stressful enough to be in front of all those celebrities, and then I look up and make eye contact with Leonardo DiCaprio? Please!