[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Hyesoo] Yoo Jae-suk successfully completed an orchestra harp performance.
On the afternoon of the 29th, MBC's "How Do You Play?" aired Yoo Jae-suk's challenge on the orchestra stage at the Seoul Arts Center. In the broadcast, pianist Son Yeol-eum, Kim Kwang-min, and singers Lee Juck and Yoo Hee-yeol watched Yoo Jae-suk's challenge together in the studio.
At the harp exhibition hall, Yoo Jae-suk first met Lee Juck and Yoo Hee-yeol and asked Lee Juck, "Do you know classical music?" playfully dissing each other. Then pianists Son Yeol-eum and Kim Kwang-min appeared, surprising the other three. Yoo Jae-suk said, "It's unnecessarily high quality," and Lee Juck told Son Yeol-eum, "Why are you here? Please don't come to places like this," making Son Yeol-eum burst into laughter.
To Yoo Jae-suk, who started learning harp performance, harpist Yoon Hye-soon said, "Reduce meal times and cut your sleep by 20 minutes," and Yoo Jae-suk impressed the studio and Yoon Hye-soon with his response speed. After watching the practice video, Lee Juck asked, "Do you know how to read sheet music?" Yoo Jae-suk answered, "No," which surprised everyone even more. He added, "I memorized it. The fingering."
After several practices, Yoo Jae-suk participated in a performance with Yoon Hye-soon and the Korea Symphony Orchestra. After a few mistakes, the conductor pointed out, "You probably didn't know that part well," and Yoo Jae-suk nodded. The conductor then said, "If you have some spare time in the middle, try to watch the conductor too..." to which Yoo Jae-suk replied, "I don't have much spare time," revealing his nervousness. However, the following performance was perfect, earning him passing marks.
Finally, Yoo Jae-suk joined the Korea Symphony Orchestra as a guest member at the Seoul Arts Center. Yoo Jae-suk performed the final piece, Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 "Eroica." Watching from the studio, Yoo Jae-suk mentioned harpist Yoon Hye-soon's advice to stay relaxed, saying, "I understand what the teacher means, but I can't relax at all," which brought laughter.
During the curtain call, the conductor introduced Yoo Jae-suk as a "special guest today." The audience murmured and applauded joyfully at Yoo Jae-suk's surprise appearance. Although seemingly nervous, Yoo Jae-suk delivered a high-level performance and successfully completed the concert. Yoon Hye-soon also praised him after the performance, saying, "You did very well."
After the performance, Yoo Jae-suk took the microphone and said, "I sincerely thank everyone who gave encouraging applause and support," drawing attention with a different demeanor from his nervous performance. He also expressed gratitude, saying, "I sincerely thank the members of the Korean Symphony Orchestra and the conductor for allowing me this stage."
MBC's entertainment program "How Do You Play?" airs every Saturday at 6:30 PM.
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