|
Seoul Arts High School
Seoul Arts High School (Hangul: 서울예술고등학교), also known by the Korean-language abbreviation (Hangul: 예고), is a private arts high school located within Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno District, in Seoul, South Korea. History Seoul Arts High School was founded on March 21, 1953 as ''Ewha Arts High School'' by the Yooha School Foundation (which was later renamed Ewha School Foundation and is the same foundation that operates Ewha Girls' High School and its other satellite schools). The name was changed later that year to reflect the school's coeducational status. Originally a government-aided school, it was granted autonomous (private) status, effective from the 2003–04 academic year. The school held a special exhibition in 2013 to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The incumbent principal, Geum Nan-se (금난새), was appointed in 2014 and is the school's 8th principal. Academics Over the years, Seoul Arts High School has gained a reputation as one of the country's pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jongno District
Bosingak bell pavilion Jongno District () is a district () in central Seoul, South Korea. It takes its name from a major local street, Jongno, which means "Bell Road". Characteristics Jongno District has been the center of the city for 600 years, since it is where the Joseon dynasty established its capital city. Jongno District is commonly referred to as the face and heart of Korea because of its important roles in the politics, economics, culture, and history as the capital city. Jongno District is home to palaces in which the kings used to reside and work, such as Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace, Changgyeonggung and Unhyeon Palace. The South Korean president's former residence, the Cheongwadae, is also located in the Jongno District. Due to its rich history, Jongno District attracts visitors and tourists, especially those interested in Korean history and culture. These include the restored Cheonggyecheon stream, the traditional neighborhood of Insa-dong, and the Jongmyo s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joins
Join may refer to: * Join (law), to include additional counts or additional defendants on an indictment *In mathematics: ** Join (mathematics), a least upper bound of sets orders in lattice theory ** Join (topology), an operation combining two topological spaces ** Join (sigma algebra), a refinement of sigma algebras ** Join (algebraic geometry), a union of lines between two varieties *In computing: ** Join (relational algebra), a binary operation on tuples corresponding to the relation join of SQL *** Join (SQL), relational join, a binary operation on SQL and relational database tables *** join (Unix), a Unix command similar to relational join ** Join-calculus, a process calculus developed at INRIA for the design of distributed programming languages *** Join-pattern, generalization of Join-calculus *** Joins (concurrency library), a concurrent computing API from Microsoft Research * Join Network Studio of NENU, a non-profit organization of Northeast Normal University * Joins.com, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shi-Yeon Sung
Shi-Yeon Sung (born 1975, in Busan) is a South Korean classical conductor. In 2006, she became the first woman to win first prize in the Sir Georg Solti International Conductors' Competition. In 2007, she won second prize in Bamberg's Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition (no first prize was given that year). That year, she became the first female assistant conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a post she held through 2010. Among the orchestras she has conducted are the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the US National Symphony Orchestra. She was the associate conductor of the Seoul Philharmonic from 2009 to 2013. She has served as the artistic director and chief conductor of Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra since January 2014. in 2022, she was appointed to the role of Principal Guest Conductor of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) is a symphony orchestra based in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Joon
Lee Chang-sun (born February 7, 1988), better known by his stage name Lee Joon, is a South Korean actor, singer, model and DJ. He is best known as a former member of the South Korean boy band MBLAQ. He had notable roles in '' Gapdong'' (2014), ''My Father Is Strange'' (2017), ''The Silent Sea'' (2021) and ''Bulgasal'' (2021). Career Beginnings Before becoming a part of MBLAQ, Lee acted in CFs, had a small non-recurring role in the first episode of the sitcom ''That Person Is Coming'' (그분이 오신다), which aired in 2008, and began and completed filming for the 2009 film, ''Ninja Assassin'' in which he portrayed the Teenage Raizo. Music career After training under Rain and J. Tune Entertainment, Lee became a member of South Korean quintet boyband MBLAQ, serving as a vocalist and main dancer. The group debuted on October 9, 2009 at Rain's ''Legend of Rainism'' concert where they performed various songs from their then-unreleased single album ''Just BLAQ''. MBLAQ's first s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Dae-jin (pianist)
Daejin Kim is a South Korean pianist, an alumnus of the Juilliard School. He won the first prize in the 6th Robert Casadesus International Piano Competition - which is called Cleveland Competition today, in 1985. Kim is a professor of piano, the Dean of the School of Music at the Korea National University of Arts, and the music director of the Changwon Philharmonic Orchestra. Early performances In 1986, Kim made his New York City, New York debut and received a favorable review from the critic for ''The New York Times'' who wrote that "Daejin Kim demonstrated all the accouterments necessary for a successful solo career. Kim has what seems to be a foolproof technique and his careful choice of music showed a musician interested in subtleties, not just the usual frontal assaults of bravura repertory. This is a fine young musician, one with the physical means to express his considerable musical intelligence." In 1987, he was invited to perform with the Cleveland Orchestra and since the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kai (musician, Born 1981)
Jung Ki-yeol (born December 5, 1981), known professionally as Kai, is a South Korean singer and musical theatre actor. He is a classically-trained baritone best known in musical theatre and has starred in Korean productions of ''A Tale of Two Cities'', ''The Three Musketeers'' and ''Phantom''. Outside of musical theatre, Kai has appeared as a panelist on various singing variety shows such as ''King of Mask Singer'' and was host of the classical music show ''세상의 모든 음악'' (Music of the World) on KBS Classic FM. Early life and education Kai grew up in a musical home and began singing as a child at a local children's choir. He attended Seoul Arts High School and graduated from Seoul National University where he majored in voice. He continued with graduate studies at his alma mater after completing his mandatory military service. In 2009, he completed his master's degree and wrote his thesis on the music of Modest Musorgsky. Career Early career Despite having an academic ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumi Hwang
Sumi Hwang (; born 25 January 1986) is a South Korean soprano. Early life and education Hwang was born in Yecheon, South Korea. She studied at the Seoul National University where she received both her bachelor's and master's degrees in music. In 2011 she moved to Europe and completed the postgraduate course at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München. Career Her singing talent was recognized in a church choir and she was encouraged to take singing lessons. In 2012, Hwang won second prize in the ARD International Music Competition in Munich, Germany. That year, Hwang also was award first prize at the Grandi Voci in Salzburg. In 2013, she also received first prize at the Anneliese Rothenberger Competition. In May 2014, Sumi Hwang won the first prize in the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Belgium. Later that year, she made her United States debut at the Phillips Collection. She joined the ensemble of Theater Bonn since September 2014. She performed the Olympic Hymn, singi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoppipolla (band)
Hoppipolla () was a South Korean band formed in JTBC survival show ''Superband ''SuperBand'' () is a spin-off of '' Project SuperStar'', a popular singing talent-search competition in Singapore. Contestants are bands of 2 to 6 people. To mark the opening of the first season, a special SuperBand Big Jam where all the 18 ba ...'' in 2019 and the winner of the show. Their band name, which was taken from the Sigur Rós song of the same name means “jumping into puddles” in Icelandic, is about "Hoping people around the world can immerse in their music and feel bliss by getting solace". The band consisted of two vocalists, a cellist and a guitarist: I'll, Ha Hyun-sang, Hong Jin-ho and Kim Young-so respectively. They made their debut on November 16, 2019 with the single album "About Time". Members * I'll (아일) - Vocalist, keyboard *Hong Jin-ho () - Cellist * Ha Hyun-sang () - Vocalist, guitar *Kim Young-so () - Guitarist Discography Extended plays Single albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Soo-jin
Han Soo-jin ( ko, 한수진; born 22 September 1987) is a South Korean ice hockey player currently playing in the Korean Women's Hockey League with the Suwon City Hall women's ice hockey team. She competed for the Unified Korea women's national team in the 2018 Winter Olympics , nations = 93 , athletes = 2,922 (1,680 men and 1,242 women) , events = 102 in 7 sports (15 disciplines) , opening = , closing = , opened_by = President Moon Jae-in , cauldron = Kim Yun-a , stadium = Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium , winte .... She scored a power play goal in a 6–1 loss against Sweden on February 20, which was the second of the team's two goals in the tournament. Before joining the Korean national ice hockey team, she graduated from Yewon Middle School and the Seoul Arts High School, and then entered the College of Music at Yonsei University to pursue a career as a classical pianist. However, she gave up piano after realizing that her true passion was for ice hockey. Referenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chi-Ho Han
Chi Ho Han (; born 19 January 1992) is a South Korean pianist. He has won the 10th Seoul International Music Competition, 2nd Prize in ARD international music competition in Munich (with no 1st prize awarded) and Silver Medal (2nd Prize) in Gina Bachauer international piano competition in 2014, as well as 1st Prize and Audience Prize in the 11th Kissinger Klavierolymp in Germany (2013), Géza Anda Prize in the 12th Concours Géza Anda in Zurich (2012), 2nd Prize and Audience Prize in the International Telekom Beethoven Piano Competition in Bonn (2011), 2nd Prize and Special Prize in the Schubert International Piano Competition in Dortmund (2011), 3rd Prize in the Beethoven International Piano Competition in Vienna (2009), 4th prize in Queen Elizabeth Competition in 2016. He has performed in Vienna (Musikverein), Munich (Herkulessaal), Zürich (Tonhalle), Dortmund (Klavier-Festival Ruhr), Beijing (Forbidden City Concerto Hall), Seoul, St Petersburg, and Tokyo and has play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goo Jae-yee
Goo Jae-yee (; born Goo Eun-ae (); 28 February 1986) is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her roles in the Korean drama series '' The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop'' and '' Mistress''. Background Goo attended Seoul Arts High School and graduated from Ewha Womans University with the Bachelor of Dance. Goo first worked as a model before going to an acting career in 2012. Personal life During her time as a model, Goo was once in relationship with Ha Jung-woo from August 2008, which later announced in April 2009. Goo and Ha had since broke up in January 2012. On 15 June 2017, while on the way from Grand Hyatt Seoul The Grand Hyatt Seoul is a 5-star luxury Hyatt hotel in Seoul, South Korea. Located in landscaped gardens in Yongsan district, on the historic Mount Namsan, the hotel has 602 rooms and suites and several F&B outlets. Facilities The hotel's res ..., Goo was caught for driving under influence of alcohol near the Hannam Bridge in Seoul at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yonhap News Agency
Yonhap News Agency is a major South Korean news agency. It is based in Seoul, South Korea. Yonhap provides news articles, pictures and other information to newspapers, TV networks and other media in South Korea. History Yonhap (, , translit. ''Yeonhap''; meaning "united" in Korean) was established on 19 December 1980, through the merger of Hapdong News Agency and Orient Press. The Hapdong News Agency itself emerged in late 1945 out of the short-lived Kukje News, which had operated for two months out of the office of the Domei, the former Japanese news agency that had functioned in Korea during the Japanese colonial era. In 1999 Yonhap took over the Naewoe News Agency. Naewoe was a South Korea government-affiliated organization, created in the mid 1970s, and tasked with publishing information and analysis on North Korea from a South Korean perspective through books and journals. Naewoe was known to have close links with South Korea's intelligence agency, and according to the B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
.jpg "Click for more on -> Lee Joon")
