"15th Jinak Pungnyujeon, Im Dongchang Pungnyu" to Be Held

To Be Held at Bogwangsa Temple in Geumsan on September 13
Featuring Genius Pianist Im Dongchang and Top Artists

Im Dongchang is a musician with a unique background who began playing the piano at the age of 15 and was recognized for his exceptional skills by the age of 20. He has communicated with audiences by expressing his philosophy of 'Pungnyu'-the spirit of artistic enjoyment-through music, crossing genres such as classical, jazz, Korean traditional music, and popular music.

The "15th Jinak Pungnyujeon, Im Dongchang Pungnyu" will be held at 6 p.m. on September 13 at Bogwangsa Temple, located at 220-32 Eodonggol-gil, Geumsan-eup, at the foot of Jinaksan Mountain in Geumsan County.

Now in its 15th year, the Jinak Pungnyujeon has established itself as a representative cultural and artistic festival of Geumsan, attracting music fans from across the country each autumn with high-quality performances.

This year’s theme, "Im Dongchang Pungnyu, Let’s Go to Geumsan," will feature pianist Im Dongchang and top-tier Korean artists sharing the stage. The event will blend piano, Korean traditional music, and popular music, offering a grand celebration that encompasses both Eastern and Western musical traditions.

The Geumsan-based acoustic guitar club "Tongkitamirinae" and invited singer Lee Youngchan will perform during the pre-show program.

Photo by Geumsan County

The performance will feature Im Dongchang, Yang Ji-won-who was among the Top 10 at the Trot Champion Awards-and Han Su-young, a member of the group "Sarangeui Jagyeok," delivering a unique and moving experience for the audience.

Bogwangsa Temple will also offer a natural, wholesome meal for guests who arrive before 5 p.m., allowing them to enjoy the tranquil mountain temple scenery and further savor the atmosphere of the event.

Kim Jinhee, head of the Tourism, Culture, and Sports Division of Geumsan County, stated, "This performance will embody the Pungnyu spirit of Im Dongchang," adding, "We hope that Jinak Pungnyujeon, which elevates the region’s cultural standing, will continue to develop as a performance where nature and art harmoniously come together."

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