Intro
Before "Golden" became a comfort song for millions of K-pop fans, it was also a song its writer had to fight to sing. In this short interview clip, songwriter and artist EJAE talks about having a panic attack just before performing "Golden" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon — and what it took to walk onto that stage anyway.
What it is about
In the video, EJAE opens up about the moment her body and mind seemed to turn against her right before a career-defining performance. She describes the physical symptoms of panic, the rush of doubt that followed, and the small decisions she made in real time to keep going — from breathing and grounding techniques to leaning on the team around her.
More than just a behind-the-scenes anecdote, the clip reframes "Golden" as a song about courage under pressure. For fans who have struggled with anxiety or stage fright, EJAE's story offers both comfort and a reminder that even the people who write the songs we lean on are still learning how to stand onstage and sing them.
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