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Rei Ami

Sarah Yeeun Lee (born May 25, 1995), known professionally as Rei Ami (pronounced RAY-AH-mee), is an American singer and rapper. Initially presenting a rap sound, she released her debut studio album, Foil, and later rose to prominence with the song "Freak" with Sub Urban in 2020, which gained virality on TikTok. She is also known for providing the singing voice for the character Zoey in the film KPop Demon Hunters. "Golden", one of the songs she co-performed for the film, topped the Billboard Hot 100, as well as charts in several other countries.

Infobox

Born
Sarah Yeeun Lee (1995-05-25) May 25, 1995 (age 30)Seoul, South Korea
Origin
Germantown, Maryland, U.S.
Genres
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Occupations
Singerrapper
Instrument
Vocals
Years active
2019–present
Labels
Visionary Records
Channel
REI AMI
Years active
2018–present
Subscribers
211 thousand
Views
31,516,927 million
Genre
music

Tables

· Discography › Mixtapes
Foil
Foil
Title
Foil
Details
Released: June 25, 2021 Formats: Digital download, streaming, CD
Title
Details
Foil
Released: June 25, 2021 Formats: Digital download, streaming, CD
· Discography › EPs
Shhh
Shhh
Title
Shhh
Details
Released: November 10, 2023 Formats: Digital download, streaming, CD
Title
Details
Shhh
Released: November 10, 2023 Formats: Digital download, streaming, CD
· Discography › Singles
Title
Year
Album
"Make It Mine"
2019
Non-album single
"Snowcone"
"Dictator"
"Runaway"
2020
"Mac & Cheese"
"Do It Right" featuring Aminé
2021
Foil
"That's on You!"
"F.R.A."
"Ricky Bobby"
"Hot One" featuring Leyla Blue and Baby Tate
Non-album single
"Plaything" featuring Pussy Riot and Kito
2022
"Body Bag"
2023
Shhh
· Discography › Singles
Title
Year
Details
"Freak" (Sub Urban featuring Rei Ami)
2020
Non-album single
"Bye" (Marsha Ambrosius featuring Rei Ami)
"Rainy" (Dillon Francis featuring Rei Ami)
2023
This Mixtape Is Fire Too
"I See Red" (lilbubblegum featuring Rei Ami)
2024
Non-album single
List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions and album name · Discography › Other charted songs
Title
Year
Peak chart positions
Certifications
Album
US
AUS
CAN
KOR
MLY
NZ
PHLHot
SGP
UK
WW
"How It's Done"(with Ejae and Audrey Nuna as Huntrix)
2025
8
7
9
10
9
8
12
9
9
5
RIAA: Platinum ARIA: Platinum BPI: Gold RMNZ: Platinum
KPop Demon Hunters
"Golden"(with Ejae and Audrey Nuna as Huntrix)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
RIAA: 2× Platinum ARIA: 4× Platinum BPI: 2× Platinum MC: 6× Platinum RMNZ: 3× Platinum
"Takedown"(with Ejae and Audrey Nuna as Huntrix)
21
15
25
37
18
18
24
13
—
11
ARIA: Platinum BPI: Silver MC: 2× Platinum RMNZ: Platinum
"What It Sounds Like"(with Ejae and Audrey Nuna as Huntrix)
15
12
15
44
7
10
17
8
13
7
RIAA: Platinum ARIA: Platinum BPI: Gold MC: 2× Platinum RMNZ: Platinum
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
· Filmography
2025
KPop Demon Hunters
Role(s)
Zoey (singing voice)
Notes
Netflix original movie
Saturday Night Live
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
Season 51, Episode 1Cameo
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
Guest and live performer
99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
Live performance
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
Live performance
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2025
KPop Demon Hunters
Zoey (singing voice)
Netflix original movie
Saturday Night Live
Herself
Season 51, Episode 1Cameo
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
Herself
Guest and live performer
99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Herself
Live performance
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve
Herself
Live performance
· Awards and nominations
2025
Asia Artist Awards
Role(s)
Best OST
Notes
"Golden"
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Role(s)
Song – Onscreen Performance (Film)
Notes
Nominated
K-World Dream Awards
Role(s)
Best OST
Notes
Won
Korea Grand Music Awards
Role(s)
Best Virtual Artist
Notes
Nominated
Los 40 Music Awards
Role(s)
Best International New Artist
Notes
Huntrix
MAMA Awards
Role(s)
Best OST
Notes
"Golden"
MTV Video Music Awards
Role(s)
Song of Summer
Notes
Nominated
Melon Music Awards
Role(s)
Song of the Year
Notes
Pending
Best OST
Role(s)
Pending
Variety Hitmakers Awards
Role(s)
Variety's Hitmakers
Notes
Rei Ami
2026
Gold Derby Music Awards
Role(s)
Record of the Year
Notes
"Golden"
Grammy Awards
Role(s)
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Notes
Pending
Year
Award
Category
Work
Result
Ref.
2025
Asia Artist Awards
Best OST
"Golden"
Won
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Song – Onscreen Performance (Film)
Nominated
K-World Dream Awards
Best OST
Won
Korea Grand Music Awards
Best Virtual Artist
Nominated
Los 40 Music Awards
Best International New Artist
Huntrix
Won
MAMA Awards
Best OST
"Golden"
Won
MTV Video Music Awards
Song of Summer
Nominated
Melon Music Awards
Song of the Year
Pending
Best OST
Pending
Variety Hitmakers Awards
Variety's Hitmakers
Rei Ami
Honored
2026
Gold Derby Music Awards
Record of the Year
"Golden"
Pending
Grammy Awards
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Pending

References

  1. "Takedown" did not enter the Official Singles Chart, but peaked at number 20 on the Official Singles Sales and number 16
  2. with Ejae and Audrey Nuna as Huntrix
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    https://www.aria.com.au/charts/singles-chart/2025-08-04
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  74. "Rei Ami | Artist | GRAMMY.com"
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