Singer and actor Seohyun / Captured from Seohyun’s Instagram account
Since her debut as a member of the idol group Women’ Technology in 2007, Seohyun has been energetic as a singer, songwriter and actor.
Little was identified about her hobbies till final week, when an announcement about her newest exercise sparked on-line debate.
On Jan. 14, Seohyun’s company, Kkum Leisure, introduced that the singer would carry out on March 13 at Lotte Live performance Corridor in Seoul as a solo violinist with the Sol Philharmonic Orchestra, an ensemble composed of non-professional musicians.
“As an alternative of the perfection of knowledgeable performer, I’ll present the pure ardour of somebody who really enjoys music,” Seohyun was quoted as saying. “I hope that by my problem, many individuals will really feel nearer to classical music and uncover its pleasure.” The announcement additionally indicated that she has been studying the violin for 5 months.
Critics accused Seohyun of exercising her privilege as a famous person.
“5 months of violin classes … There are areas you shouldn’t contact. Classical music is a pure expertise found earlier than the age of six, and it takes unbelievable effort and tuition to good it. It’s not one thing you may simply strive as a result of you might have cash,” one nameless Naver consumer wrote.
One other commenter mentioned, “Don’t make the most of being a star for one thing you’ve solely accomplished for 5 months. You may be taking away an opportunity from somebody who in all probability spent a very long time attempting to earn that chance.”
Supporters defended Seohyun for taking over a brand new problem and urged critics to cease mocking her efforts.
Amongst her supporters was skilled organist Jeong Sook-eun.
“Pondering that solely the music we make is ‘royal’ and that solely essentially the most orthodox path is the suitable reply is anachronistic,” Jeong mentioned. “Even Lotte Live performance Corridor has 2,000 seats. Even when somebody enables you to stand on that stage without spending a dime, not everybody has the composure and conviction to carry out there. As an alternative of belittling others’ efforts, let’s concentrate on dwelling our personal lives.”
Jeong gained public consideration after showing on ENA’s actuality courting present “I Am SOLO” in 2023.
“The orchestra itself is newbie to start with, and Seohyun is unlikely to have time for limitless rehearsals, given her packed schedule. Some viewers members may be first-time concertgoers, having determined to attend a classical efficiency due to Seohyun. It will assist make classical music extra accessible,” Jeong added.
On the live performance, Seohyun will carry out Italian composer Vittorio Monti’s “Csardas,” a Hungarian folk-inspired piece. As well as, the orchestra will play Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 and Arturo Márquez’s “Danzon No. 2.”
Extra details about the live performance and tickets might be out there on the orchestra’s Instagram account, @solphil_official.
