The fictional K-Pop girl group, HUNTR/X from the Netflix show K-Pop: Demon Hunters just became very real. This week, the real-life vocalists made their first-ever live performance together on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Read on for more details.
The Landmark Live Performance
On Tuesday, the real-life singers behind the animated icons finally took to the stage. Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami performed their global chart-topper, Golden, for a live television audience.
The countdown – Tonight with Jimmy Fallon – YouTube
The appearance of the HUNTR/X singers thrilled fans who can’t seem to stop playing the track since its release. It seems the trio were a massive success. On YouTube, in less than 24 hours, the video of their performance reached over 7 million views.
Fans React To In The Comments
The comments section brought some emotional responses, especially from those viewers who know the K-Pop backstories of the singers, particularly Ejae. One of them penned:
It’s crazy to me how EJAE hasn’t sung publicly since 2011, trained years to be a K-Pop Idol but was never accepted into a group, then becomes a songwriter and co-writes Golden along with some other KPDH songs and now is the front face of a fictional though real in many minds, K-Pop group. Shows that dreams can come true.
An emotional moment for fans – Tonight Show – YouTube
Here are a few more reactions to HUNTR/X from the discussion area:
- Finally, I can sleep well knowing that the original singers already gave us the live performance we’ve been longing to have.
- Why is the live version even more more emotional? I’m literally crying!!!!
- It’s bittersweet when you realise that her life matches the lyrics perfectly. EJAE had been waiting for this moment and she got it.
- You know how much pressure that was on her? The whole world had been singing her song, yet no one had ever seen her perform it live. And then, to do it for the first time on live television? That’s absolutely insane.
- Imagine, being that director that said to Ejae, nah, you’re too old to succeed in Kpop. Now all the Kpop singers are trying to do her cover, Golden. A Full-Circle “Golden” Moment
An Unexpected Global Star
As K-Pop: Demon Hunters fans pointed out, the performance of Golden seemed especially important for Ejae. After training for years to be a K-Pop idol but never being accepted into a group, she moved into songwriting. Later, she co-wrote Golden for the movie, not knowing it would make her the frontwoman of what fast becomes a global hit.
The live performance on a major stage like Jimmy Fallon’s show brought a triumphant moment that gladdened the hearts of K-Pop and K-Drama fans. Notably, it’s interesting that a song from a fictional group hit the headlines.
What are your thoughts on HUNTR/X’s first live performance with Golden? Do you think it will lead to more live shows from the vocalists? Sound off in the comments below, and remember to come back here for all your K-Pop and K-drama news.