Graduated from the Department of Vocal Music, College of Music, Seoul National University
Earned Diploma and Konzertexamen degrees in Lied, Oratorio, and Opera at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln, Germany
Professional Experience
Professor of Vocal Music, College of Music, Seoul National University (2014–present)
Awarded the title of Kammersänger
Principal Bass Soloist, Staatsoper Stuttgart (State Opera Stuttgart), Germany (1999–2014)
Professional Accomplishments
Performed leading opera roles and concerts at major opera houses and festivals including Teatro alla Scala, Bayreuth Wagner Festival, Salzburg Festival, Vienna, Berlin, Hamburg, Munich State Operas, as well as in Madrid, Barcelona, Florence, Venice, Rome, Turin, and San Francisco Opera House
Awards
2nd Prize, Belvedere International Singing Competition
1st Prize, JoongAng Music Competition
1st Prize, Gwangju Vocal Music Competition
Recipient of the “Lee In-sun Award” at the Korea Opera Awards
