Daejin University Student Im Solgyun Wins Best Male Acting Award at 'Gyeonggi University Student Musical Festival'

Recognized for Acting Skills in 'Spring Awakening'
Daejin University Department of Acting Arts Supports Students' Artistic Growth
Through a Diverse Curriculum

At the '2024 First Art Festival - Gyeonggi University Musical Festival' hosted by the Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation, Lim Solgyun, a 21st class student in the Department of Acting Arts at Daejin University, won the Best Male Actor Award. At the awards ceremony held on January 18 at the Gyeonggi Arts Center Small Theater, Lim Solgyun showcased outstanding acting skills in the role of Melchior in 'Spring Awakening.'

Student Im Solgyun. Provided by Daejin University

Among the five works that advanced through fierce preliminary rounds?Daejin University's 'Spring Awakening,' Dong Seoul University's 'Spelling Bee,' Yewon Arts University's 'Brothers Were Brave,' Dankook University's 'Origin of Species,' and Hansei University?Lim Solgyun, who played Melchior in Daejin University's 'Spring Awakening,' earned the honor of Best Male Actor Award.

Lim Solgyun expressed, "Every moment spent together was valuable and precious," adding, "Receiving this award makes me feel a greater sense of responsibility, and I will continue to work harder and grow as an actor."

Born in Pocheon and having grown as an actor through Pocheon Middle School, Pocheon High School, and Daejin University, Lim Solgyun is an actor capable of performing in various genres without being confined to a single field in the performing arts. Consistently ranking in the top tier academically, Lim Solgyun attended school with a regional talent scholarship and is a promising talent who will shine beyond the Pocheon area in the Korean performing arts scene.

Professor Hwang Yeonhee, head of the Department of Acting Arts at Daejin University, stated, “Due to the nature of the performing arts major, it is important to arrange a diverse curriculum, and we design and operate the curriculum to foster acting versatility through the musical education program.” She also said, “We encourage creative and enterprising university life, and these experiences enable our graduates to find employment in various artistic fields every year, which is a unique characteristic of Daejin University's Department of Acting Arts.”

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