The Korean National Opera has announced the winners of its 24th National Opera Vocal Competition.

Taking home the Grand Prize was bass Kim Seok-jun. He performed such arias as “Quand la flamme de l’amour” from “La jolie fille de Perth” and “Infelice! e tuo credevi” from “Ernani.”

Tenor Lee Jae-myung was the recipient of the Gold Prize, while soprano Park Seong-eun was given the Silver Prize. Soprano Jin Ju-eun won the bronze medal.

“This competition has become a platform for many singers to learn and gain experience. We will do our best to ensure that it develops into a platform where singers not only in Korea but also around the world can challenge themselves,” said Choi Sang-ho, director of the Korea National Opera, per an official press release.

Audiences will be able to live stream the final performance via the company’s official streaming platform, “ChnomaiOpera.”

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