Professor Son Ji Su of the Department of Voice

Delivers a Powerful Performance at the Blue House New Year’s Reception

- Took the stage at the New Year’s Reception held on January 2^nd (Fri), at the Blue House State Guest House

Professor Son Ji Su of the Department of Voice at our university delivered a moving performance at the New Year’s Reception held on January 2^nd (Fri), at the Blue House State Guest House, celebrating the start of the 2026.

On this occasion, Professor Son appeared on stage alongside an intergenerational combined choir and military vocal performers, performing “I’m a Korean,” originally sung by Jo Su Mi, as well as the national anthem. The grand finale of the reception was marked by harmonies imbued with the spirit of the New Year, adding both symbolic meaning and dignity to the event through a performance that transcended generations.

She has collaborated with leading orchestras across Korea and was selected to perform the role of Adina in the opera L’elisir d’amore at the 10th Korea Opera Festival, appearing on the stage of the Seoul Arts Center Opera House. She was subsequently named a “Young Artist of the Seoul Arts Center.” Her operatic repertoire includes leading roles such as Gilda in Rigoletto, Musetta in La Boheme, and Papagena in The Magic Flute. She also received enthusiastic acclaim for her portrayal of Christine in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, which returned to the Korean stage after 13 years.

Currently working as a full-time professor in the Department of Voice at our university, Professor Son is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of vocalists, drawing on her extensive stage experience and professional expertise.

Reflecting on the performance, Professor Son remarked, “It was a truly meaningful experience to stand on the stage of the New Year’s Reception held at the Blue House,” adding, “I sincerely wish everyone a year filled with happiness and hope as we welcome the 2026.”

Meanwhile, the Department of Vocal Music at our university, established in 2018, is the first online vocal music department in Korea. By combining online and offline instruction, it offers customized education that allows students to pursue their dreams of vocal performance anytime and anywhere, even with limited time. The curriculum includes online instruction on singing foreign-language repertoire, introductory vocal studies, sight-singing and ear training, stage movement utilizing performance spaces, and a wide range of liberal arts courses.

In addition, the department provides comprehensive professional performance training tailored to students’ individual skill levels through on- and offline practical courses, one-on-one lessons, small-group lessons, master classes, and level-based lecture content by academic year. Students also benefit from specialized lectures delivered by Korea’s top faculty members and world-renowned vocalists from Korea and abroad, ensuring a rich and professional educational experience.