“KPop Demon Hunters” Star Faces Backlash Over BLACKPINK’s Controversial Album
EJAE is facing controversy over her work on BLACKPINK’s latest album.
The singer and songwriter, known as the voice of Rumi in Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, is credited as a composer on BLACKPINK’s new track “Champion.” The problem? The song also lists Dr. Luke as a credited producer.
Dr. Luke has been a divisive figure due to a long legal battle with singer Kesha, who accused him of sexual assault and abuse in 2014—a case he has denied. The lawsuits were settled in 2023. BLACKPINK already took heat for working with him. Now, EJAE is caught in the middle.
Fans quickly noticed EJAE’s name in the credits and started calling her out.
>#EJAE is credited as a writer for the song “Champion” on @BLACKPINK’s new album. pic.twitter.com/eULhXj2wFx
— EJAE Updates (@EjaeUpdates) February 27, 2026
>EJAE, the voice of Rumi and songwriter of Sony’s “KPop Demon Hunters” has written new music for Blackpink with well-known abuser Dr. Luke, after signing to his label.
This brings a new meaning to the old #SonySupportsRape hashtag #MuteDrLuke #KPOPDEMONHUNTERS pic.twitter.com/HOYMUu9X7l
— Babble (leaving soon) (@burbankbleacher) February 27, 2026
Critics questioned if EJAE worked directly with Dr. Luke in studio sessions.
>So like.. was Ejae in session with Dr Luke for this Blackpink comeback or was she just handed the beats because like… girl what LMAO
— Yoshi’s Publicist (@StaticJungle) February 27, 2026
>are we gonna address that ejae is writing songs with dr. luke…
— kacey ♡̶ WJSN 10 YEARS (@bonatheworld) February 27, 2026
Some fans have argued EJAE may not have collaborated with Dr. Luke directly, citing her past comments about avoiding studio sessions to protect her melodies.
>EJAE has always said in her interviews that she doesn’t like doing sessions on studios because she doesn’t want her melodies to get influenced by someone else’s while making a song. I don’t think she directly cooperated/collaborated with Dr. Luke in making this song at all. https://t.co/C5xPsux6Jt
— ً (@aoaluvme) February 28, 2026
EJAE rose to fame by co-writing “GOLDEN,” a chart-topping track for KPop Demon Hunters. She is also known for producing Red Velvet’s hit “Psycho.”
Fans and netizens are watching closely as the drama unfolds over EJAE’s ties to Dr. Luke on BLACKPINK’s new release. No official statements have been made yet from EJAE or YG Entertainment.
More updates as this story develops.