K-Arts Held Special Performance for 9^th President Kim Daejin’s Retirement Ceremony

At 3 p.m. on August 25, K-Arts held a special performance, “Call of Arts,” for the retirement ceremony of its 9^th president, Kim Daejin, at the Lee O Young Art Theater on the Seokgwan campus.

The performance was prepared to commemorate the retirement of its leader, who has guided K-Arts for the past four years since 2021, and to express appreciation to those who supported the school during his term. The ceremony reflected on President Kim Daejin’s journey as a pianist and educator who has dedicated his life to music, while also looking back on the path K-Arts has taken and expressing hope for its future leap forward.

Following the screening of “The Time We Walked With” and the presentation of a plaque of appreciation, President Kim took the stage to perform music by Beethoven and Schubert, conveying a message of the “Call of Arts” through his music. The performance concluded with a grand finale, drawing a standing ovation from the audience.

In his farewell speech, Kim recalled, “The past four years have been an irreplaceable time of learning and perseverance. I focused on fostering a horizontal learning culture in the school and guiding K-Arts towards a wider, more open world.” He then emphasized, “K-Arts is our students’ school. Any changes must come from the heart of the school. I wish you to stay on track with the call of the arts.”

Kim Daejin, a world-renowned pianist and educator, has taught many students. During his presidency, he worked to improve the academic system, expand international exchange opportunities, and enhance educational environments. The retirement ceremony marked President Kim’s accomplishments, as K-Arts looked forward to a fresh start.