Biographies
Sunhwa Jun - Conductor
She completed her master's degree in singing at the Yeungnam University and is currently studying for a doctorate in orchestral and choral conducting. After graduating, she worked as a vocal coach and lecturer for orchestral and choral conducting, gaining extensive teaching experience in the process. Today she is involved in various opera and concert productions. She is currently a professor of singing at the University of Ulsan and director of the Hyundai Contemporary Opera, where she shapes the artistic development of the ensemble and initiates new projects.
Hyunae Kim - Soprano
The soprano Hyunae Kim was born at the Seoul National University as the best student in her year and graduated with honours. She continued her artistic education at the Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin continued. She was active in further musical education and presented at the Busan MBC Radio a classical music programme („Kim Hyunae's Jukebox“). She is currently the music director of the Ulsan Hyundai Opera Company and plays a key role in shaping the artistic line there.
Yusom Min - Piano
The pianist Yusom Min completed her studies at the Kyungsung University in Busan and in Germany at the Kassel Music Academy, where she graduated with honours. She performs regularly in Germany and Korea, specialising in chamber music and song accompaniment. She currently works as an accompanist and lecturer at the Ulsan University.
Hyokun Park - Tenor
The South Korean tenor Hyokun Park studied singing at the Hanyang University with Prof Locky Chung and continues his studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (MDW) with Prof Jörg Schneider. He is the winner of the Korean German Lied Competition (1st prize) and is regarded as a promising young tenor with a clear and expressive voice.
Yein Cho - Viola
She was born in Ulsan (South Korea) in 1991. After graduating from the University of Ulsan In 2014, she began her studies in 2015 at the Münster University of Music. She also completed her master's degree there. Since 2018, she has worked as an orchestral musician in various German orchestras, including the State Orchestra Rheinische Philharmonie and in Nuremberg. She is currently (2026) in the orchestra of the Mainz State Theatre active.
