"Dogs Enchanted by Piano Melodies"... Guide Dogs Invited to Cho Seong-jin Concert

Jung Sungjin's Samsung Ho-Am Prize Commemorative Recital
Inviting Visually Impaired and Culturally Marginalized Groups
Guide Dogs in Front Row Show 'Intense Focus' Draw Attention

About 10 guide dogs for the visually impaired invited to the recital of world-renowned pianist Cho Seong-jin showed a seemingly focused appearance during the performance, drawing attention.

On the 18th, a guide dog for the visually impaired invited to the 'Cho Seong-jin Samsung Ho-Am Prize Award Recital' held at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall took a seat in the very front row of the audience. [Image source=Instagram capture]

On the 19th, the Instagram account of the cultural performance platform 'Club Balcony' posted photos of Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers wearing guide dog vests. On the 18th, the 'Samsung Ho-Am Prize Award Commemorative Recital' was held at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall. Hosted by the Ho-Am Foundation and the Arts Center, this performance did not sell tickets and invited those who usually had difficulty attending performances for various reasons. The invited guide dogs took seats in the front row of the audience seats right in front of the stage.

Club Balcony said, "We were a little worried that the guide dogs might snore during the performance, but it seems Cho Seong-jin's performance made even the dogs concentrate," adding, "They quietly watched throughout the performance and did very well."

Guide dogs for the visually impaired waiting in front of the performance hall. [Image source=Instagram capture]

Netizens who heard the news responded with comments such as, "It's so touching. Our dogs definitely deserve front-row seats," "The sight of them lying down in a row watching is cute. The performer must have been happy too," "I hope fair viewing opportunities will come to all people including the visually impaired," and "I hope guide dogs watching performances becomes a common sight in concert halls, not something special."

Pianist Cho Seong-jin. [Image source=Seongnam Cultural Foundation]

Cho Seong-jin received the Samsung Ho-Am Prize last year as the youngest recipient in history. Established to honor the talent-first and social public spirit of Ho-Am Lee Byung-chul, the founder of Samsung Group in 1990, the Samsung Ho-Am Prize is awarded in seven categories: science (2 fields), engineering, medicine, arts, social service, and special awards. Recipients receive a pure gold medal and a prize of 300 million won. Up to the 34th awards ceremony this year, a total of 176 recipients have been awarded a total prize money of 34.3 billion won.

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