[인사이드] '클래식계 아이돌' 바이올리니스트 대니 구 / 연합뉴스TV (YonhapnewsTV)

[Inside] 'Classical Idol' Violinist Danny Koo [Guest: Violinist Danny Koo] 'Classical Idol' Danny Koo is coming to you with a solo Christmas concert. It is said that you can enjoy a diverse range of performances all at once, from traditional classical music to jazz and pop. Let's meet him right away. Violinist Danny Koo, welcome. [Question 1] This is your first live news interview, so you must be nervous. First, please greet the viewers. [Question 2] I heard that you are in high demand from all over the place these days. I also heard that you came up late last night after finishing a performance in the provinces. How is your condition? [Question 3] Christmas is already just a month away. I hear you are preparing a solo concert in Jamsil, Seoul this Christmas. Most of the 2,000 seats are already filled. I imagine there are many people looking forward to it. What pieces do you plan to perform? [Question 3-1] The subtitle of your concert is 'HOME.' Hearing this word brings to mind the scene of a warm evening at home. What thoughts went through your mind while conceptualizing this Christmas performance? [Question 4] I heard that it would have been difficult to see you perform in Korea if it weren't for COVID-19. You are now approaching your fifth year living in Korea. I am curious how you ended up settling here, and have you fully adapted to life in the crowded metropolis of Seoul? [Question 5] I heard you were born and raised in the United States. Perhaps because your parents are Korean, your Korean is impeccable. You mentioned that watching Korean TV helped you become fluent. What programs did you mainly enjoy watching? [Question 6] I heard that during your school days, you were a gifted student who dreamed of becoming a doctor after watching the drama 'The White Tower.' I am curious about what led you to change your path to become a violinist. What was the most important value or criterion you considered when changing your career path? [Question 7] You handle not only traditional classical music but also jazz and pop. Most musicians tend to get stuck in one genre, but Danny Koo's style seems a bit different. Do you have any specific musical goals you pursue while handling various genres and performing with others? [Question 7-1] Your collaborations with Korean traditional music were also impressive. I heard you performed at royal tombs and even in Jeonju, where Pansori takes place. Compared to typical indoor classical concert halls, I imagine that must have been an unfamiliar experience for you as a performer? [Question 8] Although you are a violinist, you are showing the public various sides of yourself beyond just being a performer, serving as a music festival director, appearing on variety shows, and hosting programs. Do these things connect to your musical philosophy? [Question 8-1] It seems you pour a lot of affection into collaborating with children and teenagers, in particular. What is the reason you are more interested in them? [Question 9] Your friendship with world-renowned soprano Sumi Jo was also revealed on a broadcast. I heard that as fellow artists, you share a relationship where you inspire each other. I also heard that a performance with Sumi Jo is scheduled for next month ahead of your solo concert? [Question 10] Danny Koo's violin became a hot topic after its price was revealed on a broadcast. From the public's perspective, people might wonder, "What on earth is it made of to be so expensive?" Does the sound of expensive instruments differ? [Question 10-1] Actually, practice instruments are available for just a few tens of thousands of won. If someone wants to learn an instrument, even as a hobby, would an instrument like this be sufficient? Yonhap News TV Article Inquiries and Tips: KakaoTalk/Line jebo23 ▣ Subscribe to the Yonhap News TV YouTube Channel https://goo.gl/VuCJMi ▣ The Beginning of Korean News: Yonhap News TV / Yonhap News TV http://www.yonhapnewstv.co.kr/