© Yoona Kim, 2020
Yoona Kim is a Boston based ajaeng player, composer, and improviser. Her performances are deeply rooted in the richness of Korean court and folk music, juxtaposed with delicate noise, the soulful depths of traditional blues, and the dynamism of contemporary music. As a creative force, Yoona's evolving style weaves together the threads of tradition and innovation, forging a path that explores radical, non-linear temporalities. Her ajaeng stylings are both assertive and intuitive, honed over countless performances that have resonated with national and international audiences.
Composition
Music
Harpya (2023)
3,3,16,10647 (2022)
Isudaeyeop ‘Fetter’ (2021)
Taryeong ‘You and me’ (2021)
Pyongrong ‘Ordinary Day’(2021)
Suyangsanga ‘Orgol’ (2021)
Samgeo ‘Rest-Sea’(2019)
Petenera for Dae-Ajaeng (2019)
For Two Ajaengs ‘Gaia’(2018)
Ajaeng solo for Loopstation technique ‘Velvet’ (2017)
Ajaeng solo for pizzcato technique ‘Sea’(2017)
Gyerak ‘Julro Julro’ (2017)
Urak ‘Walk’ (2017)
Urak ‘Forest’ (2017)
Duet for Ajaeng and Female singer Pyensudaeyeop ‘Bloomless’ (2016)
Ajaeng Gagok Suits (2016)
Musical
MODERN STORY “It’s okay” (2020)
Monodrama for one ajaeng and one actor “Reflection” (2019)
Musical for one ajaeng and one Woman Pansori (2019)
Dance
Butterfly Tomb (2020)
Throne (2021)
Game Music
Harpya (2023)
3,3,16,10647 (2022)
Isudaeyeop ‘Fetter’ (2021)
Taryeong ‘You and me’ (2021)
Pyongrong ‘Ordinary Day’(2021)
Suyangsanga ‘Orgol’ (2021)
Samgeo ‘Rest-Sea’(2019)
Petenera for Dae-Ajaeng (2019)
For Two Ajaengs ‘Gaia’(2018)
Ajaeng solo for Loopstation technique ‘Velvet’ (2017)
Ajaeng solo for pizzcato technique ‘Sea’(2017)
Gyerak ‘Julro Julro’ (2017)
Urak ‘Walk’ (2017)
Urak ‘Forest’ (2017)
Duet for Ajaeng and Female singer Pyensudaeyeop ‘Bloomless’ (2016)
Ajaeng Gagok Suits (2016)
Musical
MODERN STORY “It’s okay” (2020)
Monodrama for one ajaeng and one actor “Reflection” (2019)
Musical for one ajaeng and one Woman Pansori (2019)
Dance
Butterfly Tomb (2020)
Throne (2021)
Game Music
Work
Performance/ Concert
Tour : Roman Barten-Sherman X Yoona Kim, Tucson, Arizona (2023)
Concert : Paulownia, Boston (2022)
Tour : Musical MODERN STORY “IT’S OKAY” (2022)
Artistic Director, Composition
Tour : MODENR REST (2021)
Artistic Director, Composition, Performance
Musical : MODERN STORY “IT’S OKAY” (2020)
Artistic Director, Composition, Performance
Musical : Korean Female Pansori Performance in India (2019)
Composition, Performance
Exhibition : See again(2017)
Sound, Performance
Tour : Young Artist Concert MODERNGAGOK (2019)
Artistic Director, Composition, Performance
Concert : MODERN SOUND (2019)
Artistic Director, Composition, Performance
Tour : Moderngagok Concert in Berlin (2019)
Artistic Director, Composition, Performance
Recital : Yoona Kim Ajaeng Sanjo (2019)
Performance
Recital : Yoona Kim Composition Recital (2019)
Composition, Performance
Exhibition : Mangsang’s Wing (2017)
Sound, Performance
Tour : Heart to Heart Concert (2018)
Artistic Director, Composition, Performance
Concert : Moderngagok Showcase (2017)
Artistic Director, Composition, Performance
Concert : Ajaeng Gagok Suits (2016)
Artistic Director, Composition Performance
Collaborative Work
PAULOWNIA ZITHER TRIO (2021-2022)
with Marie Carroll, Anwei Wang
Bends (2021)
with Jeonghyeon Joo, Ulrich Krieger
Reflection (2018)
with Eloise Gynn, Music
Sea (2017)
with Jisun Lee, Painting
Modern Sound (2019)
with Jahyeon Kim, Sound
Tour : Roman Barten-Sherman X Yoona Kim, Tucson, Arizona (2023)
Concert : Paulownia, Boston (2022)
Tour : Musical MODERN STORY “IT’S OKAY” (2022)
Artistic Director, Composition
Tour : MODENR REST (2021)
Artistic Director, Composition, Performance
Musical : MODERN STORY “IT’S OKAY” (2020)
Artistic Director, Composition, Performance
Musical : Korean Female Pansori Performance in India (2019)
Composition, Performance
Exhibition : See again(2017)
Sound, Performance
Tour : Young Artist Concert MODERNGAGOK (2019)
Artistic Director, Composition, Performance
Concert : MODERN SOUND (2019)
Artistic Director, Composition, Performance
Tour : Moderngagok Concert in Berlin (2019)
Artistic Director, Composition, Performance
Recital : Yoona Kim Ajaeng Sanjo (2019)
Performance
Recital : Yoona Kim Composition Recital (2019)
Composition, Performance
Exhibition : Mangsang’s Wing (2017)
Sound, Performance
Tour : Heart to Heart Concert (2018)
Artistic Director, Composition, Performance
Concert : Moderngagok Showcase (2017)
Artistic Director, Composition, Performance
Concert : Ajaeng Gagok Suits (2016)
Artistic Director, Composition Performance
Collaborative Work
PAULOWNIA ZITHER TRIO (2021-2022)
with Marie Carroll, Anwei Wang
Bends (2021)
with Jeonghyeon Joo, Ulrich Krieger
Reflection (2018)
with Eloise Gynn, Music
Sea (2017)
with Jisun Lee, Painting
Modern Sound (2019)
with Jahyeon Kim, Sound