[pic] Photo shoot after the 2022 Unsung Hero Awards Ceremony

(From top left) Lee Changi-ki, CEO of Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture; Lee Kyoung-sook, Chair Professor, Department of Piano in SCU; Lee Sang-gyun, President of Shinil Foundation; Kang Su-jin, Director of Korean National Ballet; Hong Seung-chan Professor of Art Management in Korean national university of Arts; Hong Seung-ki, Law School Professor at Inha university.

(From bottom left) Kim Chung-ja, Artist (A disciple received the award by proxy due to non-return from Malawi); Jang Sam-yoon, Performance publicity specialist; Lee Byoung-seop, Performing Arts Center staff (Unsung Hero Awardee); Parck Chang-su, Performance director

Shinil Academy (Shinil Foundation, Chairman Lee Sang-gyun of Seoul Cyber University) selected the first ‘2022 Unsung Hero Award’ in Korea to honor the achievements of those who have devoted themselves silently to the hidden places of the cultural and artistic world. The awards ceremony was held at SCU Tchaikovsky Hall on Monday, January 24 at 11:00 am. Unsung hero means ‘hero who is not illuminated’, and refers to people who serve as role models by devotedly silently doing their work behind the scenes. The field of the award covers all genres of performance and all fields of performing arts, including art management. Winners are individuals or organizations that have contributed to and contributed to the culture and art world, regardless of nationality. A prize money of 30 million won and a plaque will be awarded to the unsung hero, and a prize money of 10 million won and a plaque will be awarded to the special prize. This year's unsung hero was Lee Byung-seop, a member of the Performing Arts Center. Mr. Lee works at the Performing Arts Center, the only storage facility for public stage equipment in Korea, and is a hidden worker working hard to store and manage stage equipment, costumes, and items for art groups. He was recognized for his silent work through hard work and sacrifice that no one recognized, waiting 24 hours for the arrival and departure of costumes and props that returned after the performance.