Seohyun, Violin Collaboration Amidst Controversy

Girls' Generation member and actress Seohyun successfully completed her stage as a violinist. On the 13th, she participated as a special collaborator in the 'Sol Philharmonic Orchestra 8th Regular Concert' held at Lotte Concert Hall in Seoul, performing Vittorio Monti's 'Csárdás'. For her encore, she presented Girls' Generation's debut song, 'Into the New World'.

Despite being a beginner who had been learning the violin for only about 5 months, Seohyun took the stage. She referred to herself as a "barinist" and decided to participate in this collaboration with the aim of helping to popularize classical music.

Some raised concerns about "preferential treatment," questioning whether an amateur celebrity should perform on a stage that even professional musicians find difficult to access. However, Seohyun dedicated herself to practice and faithfully performed a piece requiring delicate technique, earning applause from the audience.

After the performance, a representative from 'Floit Culture' commented, "While her skill level wasn't that of a professional musician, the challenge itself was incredibly moving." They added, "The stage was made even more inspiring by the small mistakes, and the encore performance of 'Into the New World' was a brilliant touch." Fellow celebrities also expressed their support for Seohyun's endeavor through social media.

Seohyun's participation was realized through her shared understanding of the orchestra's mission, which consists of classical music enthusiasts rather than professional musicians. It is known that her decision stemmed from a desire to lower the barrier to entry for classical music and increase its familiarity among the public.