The Lee Jae Sam Kim Wedding has become the talk of the town after the couple shared a romantic kiss at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following Lee Jae’s historic win.
On March 15 (local time), the “2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party,” an unofficial after-party for the 96th Academy Awards, was held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Singer Lee Jae, who won the Best Original Song award for “Golden” from the Netflix animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters (KPDH), attended the event with her fiancé, Sam Kim.
The Road to the Lee Jae Sam Kim Wedding
Sam Kim, a Korean-American producer, and Lee Jae are set to tie the knot on November 7, 2026. The couple recently shared photos of their proposal on social media, sparking excitement among fans worldwide. During the party, the pair was spotted sharing a tender kiss, showing off their deep affection. Lee Jae was also seen shyly fanning herself after the public display of love, momentarily revealing a sparkling engagement ring on her left ring finger.
A Historic Night for K-Pop and Identity
Holding her Oscar trophy with a look of overwhelming emotion, Lee Jae took the stage earlier that night to represent the composers of “Golden.” In her acceptance speech, she touched upon her heritage: “Growing up, people teased me for liking K-Pop. Now, we are all singing songs with Korean lyrics. I am so proud.”
She continued, “This award is not just about success, but about resilience. I want to thank the cast of KPDH, producer Maggie Kang, and Michelle Wong for standing by me.”
A Global Celebration of Korean Culture
The performance of “Golden” at the Oscars was a masterpiece of cultural representation. It featured traditional Korean instruments, Pansori, and dancers in Hanbok, transforming the Academy stage into a vibrant display of Korean heritage. Hollywood stars like Emma Stone, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Gwyneth Paltrow were seen waving lightsticks to the music, proving the immense global popularity of K-Pop Demon Hunters.
As the Lee Jae Sam Kim Wedding approaches this November, Lee Jae expressed her gratitude to her supporters: “As a Korean-American woman, standing on this stage and experiencing our culture and traditions like this is truly incredible. I dedicate this song and film to all the fans in Korea.”
The mega-hit K-Pop Demon Hunters concluded the night with two major wins, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song, marking a new era for K-culture on the global stage.
