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Born | Sarah Yeeun Lee May 25, 1995 | ||||||
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Origin | Maryland, United States | ||||||
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Years active | 2019–present | ||||||
Labels | Visionary Records | ||||||
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Years active | 2018–present | ||||||
Subscribers | 162K [3] | ||||||
Views | 28,446,445 [3] | ||||||
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Sarah Yeeun Lee (born May 25, 1995), known professionally as Rei Ami (pronounced RAY-ah-MEE), is an American voice actress, singer-songwriter and rapper from Seoul, South Korea. 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 from KPop Demon Hunters .
Lee was born on May 25, 1995 in Seoul, South Korea [5] and relocated to Maryland, United States [5] with her family at six years old. From a devout Christian household, [5] she would start music with the instruments piano and guitar. Her parents paid for tutoring making sure she would perform at church services. [1] Beyond her musical endeavors, REI AMI has been candid about her personal challenges, including her diagnosis with depression during her freshman year of college. She credits music as a therapeutic outlet that has helped her navigate mental health struggles. [6] Rei was an alumna of University of Maryland before she started her musical career. [7] . Rei Ami is a self proclaimed anime fan, and in a Tik Tok, attributed her stage name to the Sailor Moon characters Hino Rei, and Mizuno Ami; the civilian identities of Sailor Mars and Sailor Mercury respectively. [8]
Rei Ami's music is characterized by its unpredictability and genre-blending sound. Her unique style has earned her a dedicated fanbase and recognition within the music industry. [9]
Lee filmed the visualizer for her breakout single “Snowcone” [10] [11] with a budget of under $100, [12] [13] [14] which projected to her success, signing to Visionary Records. [15] [16]
The official music video for "Freak" by Sub Urban, [17] featuring Lee, [18] [19] [20] was released on March 13, 2020, [18] alongside the former's EP, Thrill Seeker . [21] The video, which was directed by Andrew Donoho, has a circus-themed background. REI AMI is depicted as a snake-human hybrid. On YouTube, the video has had over 292 million views and over 3.5 million videos on Tiktok. [19]
Her debut mixtape, Foil, released on June 25, 2021, showcases her versatility, featuring collaborations with artists like Aminé on "Do It Right", [22] [23] and Lolo Zouaï on "Cherry Chapstick". [24] The project underscores her ability to seamlessly navigate between assertive rap verses and melodic pop hooks. Lee was also featured on Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show. [25]
Rei Ami is featured on the soundtrack of the 2025 film KPop Demon Hunters . [26] She voices the singing and rapping vocals for the character Zoey, in the songs "Golden", "How It's Done", "What It Sounds Like" and "Takedown" (soundtrack version).
As a co-headliner
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Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
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US [40] | AUS [41] | CAN [42] | KOR [43] | MLY [44] | NZ [45] | PHL Hot [46] | SGP [47] | UK [48] | WW [49] | ||||
"How It's Done" (with Ejae and Audrey Nuna as Huntr/x) | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 29 | 5 | KPop Demon Hunters | |
"Golden" (with Ejae and Audrey Nuna as Huntr/x) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
"Takedown" (with Ejae and Audrey Nuna as Huntr/x) | 25 | 15 | 27 | 37 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 13 | — [A] | 12 | |||
"What It Sounds Like" (with Ejae and Audrey Nuna as Huntr/x) | 20 | 12 | 18 | 44 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 9 | — [B] | 10 |
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2025 | K-World Dream Awards | Best OST | "Golden" (with Ejae and Audrey Nuna as Huntr/x) | Won | [53] |
MTV Video Music Awards | Song of Summer | Pending | [54] |
The track itself incorporates the spine-chilling melodies and experimental vocalizations he is becoming recognized for, and also features a solo from South Korean hip-hop artist REI AMI.
In mid-August, the dominoes started to fall, a number of TikTok's biggest names used "Freak" in videos, and the track is currently on its way to becoming Sub Urban's second hit, with more than 3.5 million TikTok videos.
Recently, he released his debut EP, Thrill Seeker, featuring hit single and second TikTok phenomenon "Freak" featuring REI AMI.
Sean Lyles, Lyric Mariah, Tabria Majors, Aleali May, Sage White, Memphis Murphy, Vanessa Romo, Rei Ami, Miss 5th Ave, James Baek, Souizz, and Margie Plus - Number 31