IBK Securities Hosts 'Gift' Charity Concert with Visually Impaired Musicians

Visually Impaired Ensemble 'Hanbit Yesuldan' Performance, Conductor Seo Hee-tae Commentary

IBK Investment & Securities announced on the 24th that it held a concert with the ‘Hanbit Arts Troupe’ and conductor ‘Seo Hee-tae’ at Yeouido Yeongsan Art Hall in Seoul the previous day to support the dreams and passions of visually impaired musicians.

Seo Jeong-hak, CEO of IBK Investment & Securities (center), conductor Seo Hee-tae (right), and Jung Hae-gung, CEO of Hanbit Art (Hanbit Arts Group) (left), are taking a commemorative photo after the charity concert "Gift" on the 23rd. Photo by IBK Investment & Securities

The charity concert ‘Gift,’ attended by about 500 spectators including IBK Investment & Securities employees and their families, sponsoring organizations, and valued customers, was organized to support the ‘Hanbit Arts Troupe,’ an artistic group composed solely of visually impaired musicians.

Founded in 2003 to promote the independence of artists with disabilities, the Hanbit Arts Troupe is one of Korea’s leading disability arts organizations, actively performing on stages worldwide for 20 years.

Conductor ‘Seo Hee-tae,’ who provided commentary for the concert, has served as the principal conductor of the Seoul National Symphony Orchestra and music director of the Millennium Symphony Orchestra. He continues to be active not only in music but also in education and lectures as a director and conductor.

The concert, consisting of three parts, featured a brass ensemble, a band, and an orchestra each performing one part, delivering a diverse program. The audience responded enthusiastically to familiar songs such as pieces from the movies ‘La La Land’ and ‘Mission,’ as well as popular Korean songs like ‘Geudae Nae Mame Deureoomyeon-eun’ and ‘Oreumakgil.’

Seo Jeong-hak, CEO of IBK Investment & Securities, said, “This concert was organized to support the dreams and efforts of visually impaired musicians. Just as the Hanbit Arts Troupe overcomes disabilities and conveys hope through their performances, IBK Investment & Securities will continue to strengthen ESG management and provide practical support so that more marginalized groups can overcome difficulties and stand up.”