Symphony Flowing Above the Sea: Samcheok to Host '2025 Eoullim Concert,' Elevating Local Culture

HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter

hgeranti@hanmail.net | 2025-05-30 09:20:01

Samcheok City will host the '2025 Eoullim Concert,' a specially planned performance, on Saturday, June 28th, at 5 PM at the Samcheok Culture & Arts Center Grand Theater. Under the subtitle "Armonia sul Mare – Symphony Flowing Above the Sea," this prestigious stage promises to blend the romance of the East Coast with world-class music. This concert is highly anticipated as a representative brand performance for Samcheok City, harmoniously blending artistry, popularity, local character, and global appeal across various genres including classical, crossover, and musical theater.

 
Choi Kang-hee, 'Libelante,' Kim Yea-na, Jung Han-bin, Kim So-hyang, The Soloists... A Dream Team Lineup

Planned to provide citizens with the opportunity to enjoy high-quality culture and arts, this performance draws even more attention with its dazzling cast. The host, actress Choi Kang-hee, beloved for her warm voice and delicate sensibility, will gracefully guide the flow of the stage.

The stage will feature Jinwon and Noh Hyun-woo, members of the crossover group 'Libelante,' who created a sensation by winning JTBC's 'Phantom Singer 4' as the youngest champions. They will deeply move the audience with their rich vocal power and delicate harmonies. Since winning 'Phantom Singer 4' in 2023, Libelante has been actively performing and is praised for opening new horizons in crossover music.

Additionally, Kim Yea-na, a prodigious violinist who has garnered worldwide acclaim with over 160 million cumulative views on YouTube, will participate, delivering fantastic violin melodies. Kim Yea-na is an artist who has been recognized for her exceptional talent from a young age, performing on international stages and enhancing the status of 'K-Classic.'

Pianist Jung Han-bin, possessing both sweet sensibility and outstanding skill, will also perform. He captivates audiences with his delicate yet powerful performances and has solidified his position through collaborations with leading orchestras both domestically and internationally.

Musical actress Kim So-hyang, with her explosive vocal power and profound expressive ability, will present musical numbers at this concert, thrilling the audience. Kim So-hyang is a leading South Korean musical actress, loved for her outstanding singing and acting in major musicals such as 'Marie Antoinette,' 'Sister Act,' and 'The Man Who Laughs.'

Joining these top-tier artists, the talented orchestra 'The Soloists,' led by conductor Ahn Doo-hyun, will add magnificent sound, delivering a highly polished performance. 'The Soloists' is an orchestra formed by prominent soloists, highly praised for their versatility across various genres and stable synergy.

 
Expected to Emerge as a Representative Planned Performance of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province

Samcheok City plans to provide artistic inspiration to citizens' daily lives through this '2025 Eoullim Concert,' and further elevate the level of local performance culture. This year, in particular, efforts have been made to enhance the completeness of the cast, program composition, and stage direction, with expectations for it to emerge as a representative planned performance of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province. This reflects Samcheok City's strong will to not only transcend mere local performances but also to outwardly demonstrate its cultural capabilities and contribute to attracting tourists from other regions.

A Samcheok City official stated, "This 'Eoullim Concert' will be an opportunity for citizens to enjoy high-quality performances and experience cultural enrichment, invigorating the local community." They added, "It will be an even more special stage as it also commemorates the 2nd anniversary of the establishment of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province." Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province officially launched on June 11, 2023, making this its 2nd anniversary.

The '2025 Eoullim Concert' is open to all ages, making it a great opportunity for families. Ticket reservations are available from May 26th via Interpark (www.interpark.com) and the Samcheok Culture & Arts Center office. Seating is priced to allow citizens to enjoy the performance without burden: R-seats for 30,000 won, S-seats for 20,000 won, and A-seats for 10,000 won.

This performance is an important event that showcases Samcheok City's vision as a 'city of culture and arts,' and is expected to significantly enhance the pride of local residents and improve Samcheok City's cultural image externally.

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