Singer and songwriter Lee Jae, who put on a dazzling show at the opening ceremony stage of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, shared an update on his Mexico City date with Sam Kim, his fiancé and a music producer.
On the 17th, Lee Jae posted on his SNS several photos shot on location, along with his thoughts: “It was truly a special experience, and Mexico City is beautiful.”
A Mexico Street Stroll While Holding Hands... Fans Notice a Selfie With the Opening Ceremony Stadium as the Backdrop
In the photos that were released, Lee Jae and Sam Kim are walking side by side along a distinctive Mexico street. The two posed as a sweet pre-wedding couple, holding both hands tightly. In the following shots, they are seen savoring their downtime with bright smiles, with the stadium that hosted the World Cup opening ceremony in the background.
Featuring Andrea Bocelli at the Opening Ceremony... Marriage Plans Set for This November
Earlier, on the 12th, Lee Jae took the stage as Korea’s representative artist at the 2026 North and Central America World Cup opening ceremony held at the Mexico City Stadium. He delivered a live performance of Andrea Bocelli, a world-famous tenor, and “DNA,” the official World Cup theme song, earning praise from soccer fans around the world.
Lee Jae, an American of Korean descent, has been active as a capable singer-songwriter after working as a trainee at SM Entertainment. Last year, on Netflix’s animated series “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” he took on the voice acting role of Lumi and handled the lyric writing, composition, and vocals for the main OST “Golden,” boosting his global recognition.
As Lee Jae continues his successful career on the global stage, he plans to hold his wedding with Sam Kim, a fellow music producer, this November.
