K-Pop meets the NBA as EJAE and Rei Ami light Up Clippers-Hornets night at Intuit Dome

EJAE and Rei Ami were at the LA Clippers game on January 12, 2026, and they made sure the night stood out. The two artists attended the matchup against the Charlotte Hornets at Intuit Dome, just a day after winning a Golden Globe for Best Original Song with “Golden.

”Their appearance came at a busy moment in their careers. With KPop Demon Hunters gaining attention and its music reaching new audiences, the game became another public stop in a fast-moving week. Instead of keeping a low profile, they leaned into the moment and engaged directly with fans in the arena.

Courtside Appearance During Clippers Win

EJAE and Rei Ami had courtside seats as the Clippers beat the Hornets 117-109. Kawhi Leonard scored 35 points, while James Harden added 32 to lead Los Angeles.

Charlotte, led by LaMelo Ball, could not close the gap late.

The singers were visible throughout the game, waving to cameras and reacting to plays. Their appearance lined up with Korean Heritage Night, which added context to why they were featured on the arena screens and NBA social media clips.

From Film Voices to Live Crowd Energy

Both artists voice major characters in KPop Demon Hunters. EJAE plays Rumi and Rei Ami voices Zoey, members of the fictional group HUNTR/X.

Their roles in the film, along with the success of the soundtrack, have pushed them further into the spotlight.During breaks in the action, they threw T-shirts into the crowd and interacted with fans near the court. After the game, they stayed on the floor and took shots, including free throws, while fans watched and recorded videos.

A Quick Turn After the Golden Globes

Less than 24 hours earlier, EJAE and Rei Ami were at the Golden Globes ceremony, where they won alongside collaborators Yuhan I Do and Jeong Hun-seol.

The shift from an awards stage to an NBA court happened fast, but the energy carried over.Videos of their time at Intuit Dome spread quickly online. Fans shared clips of them shooting hoops and tossing shirts, with many connecting the moment back to their recent awards win and the growing popularity of KPop Demon Hunters.Also read: HBCA basketball player Andre Bell, 20, Killed in Nashville Highway Shooting, Fisk University mourns untimely loss

Why the Night Stood Out

For Clippers fans, the game offered more than a home win. The added presence of EJAE and Rei Ami turned it into a crossover moment between music and sports. For the artists, it was another public appearance that showed how far their reach now extends beyond the studio and the screen.