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EJAE, Andrea Bocelli perform at World Cup opening ceremony
Singer-songwriter EJAE, right, and tenor Andrea Bocelli perform during the opening ceremony before the start of the World Cup Group A match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday. AP-Yonhap
By Kim Se-jeong
Singer-songwriter EJAE, who performed the hit song “Golden” from the popular animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” joined renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli in performing FIFA's official World Cup anthem, “DNA,” at the tournament's opening ceremony in Mexico City, Thursday (local time).
Wearing a sleeveless blue gown with crossed halter straps, the Korean American singer drew attention from Korean audiences by singing a brief line in Korean: “Although I fall, I stand up again.”
FIFA said “DNA” embodies the spirit of solidarity and unity for the historic tournament, which is being co-hosted for the first time by three countries — the United States, Canada and Mexico. The competition will be held across 16 cities and feature 48 teams until July 19.
Singer-songwriter EJAE, right, and tenor Andrea Bocelli perform during the opening ceremony before the start of the World Cup Group A match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday. Reuters-Yonhap
Singer-songwriter EJAE performs during the opening ceremony before the start of the World Cup Group A match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday. AFP-Yonhap
Singer-songwriter EJAE, right, and tenor Andrea Bocelli perform during the opening ceremony before the start of the World Cup Group A match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday. EPA-Yonhap