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A Time of Reflection at the Annex of the Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum in June, the Month of Patriots and Veterans

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The Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum (hereafter referred to as “the Museum”) announced a cultural program to commemorate June, the Month of Patriots and Veterans, aiming to reflect on oneself, neighbors, and society.

In June, two events will be held at “Everyone’s Annex”:
▲ Book concert “Gymnopédie” by artist Eon-ok Lee
▲ Monthly concert by the Forest of Sounds Ensemble

The book concert “Gymnopédie” will take place at 4:00 PM on Saturday, June 21, on the first floor of the annex.

This event will be hosted by designer, photographer, and pianist Eon-ok Lee.

“Gymnopédie,” meaning “naked boys,” is a suite of three piano pieces by French composer Erik Satie (1866–1925). Known for its simple, repetitive melodies, the suite evokes relaxation and deep introspection.

Eon-ok Lee will blend commentary on Satie’s works (as featured in her own book) with live piano performances, offering participants a time for focused, quiet, and deep reflection.

This “Everyone’s Annex” event is the final in the 2025 series and was co-planned with Taehui Park, CEO of Anmok Publishing, a specialist in photo book publishing.

“Everyone’s Annex” is a humanities event jointly hosted by the museum annex and private humanities groups, featuring cultural content developed by community spaces. It has been held on the third Saturday of every month since February.

The monthly concert will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, June 28, on the first floor of the annex.

It will be performed by the Forest of Sounds Ensemble, directed by representative Ji-yoon Kim (piri), and will feature instruments from both Korean and Western traditions, as well as vocals.

The performance “Encountering Busan in the Forest of Sounds” will reflect on the wounds of war and the value of peace.
📍 Segment 1: Busan as a wartime capital, featuring classical songs and children’s tunes that comforted war refugees
📍 Segment 2: Busan as a city by the sea, with pieces like Liszt’s “Consolation” and Shin Ina’s “Peace”, invoking images of healing and coexistence

Performers include:

• ●Ji-yoon Kim (piri)

• ●Chung-man Kim (violin)

• ●Ah-reum Kim (soprano)

• ●Jin-seong Lee (piano)
  Music columnist Ji-yoon Kim will also provide commentary.

All programs are free and open to the public by advance registration on the museum website (busan.go.kr/mmch) from May 25 on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, contact the Museum Operations Team at ☎ 051-607-8034.

Ki-yong Kim, Director of the Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, stated,

“The power to understand and save oneself, others, and the world comes from the humanities.
I hope these events—our book concert and monthly performance—provide a moment to reflect on the world around you and consider the values we need most right now.”

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Appendix 1: 2025 June “Everyone’s Annex” Event Information

Event Title: Book Concert “Gymnopédie”
Date/Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 4:00–6:00 PM
Venue: 1F Lobby, Museum Annex
Performers:

• ●Eon-ok Lee (photographer, designer, pianist)

• ●Bu-ryeon Kim (MC, CEO of Albergue Geumgok)
  Co-organizer: Anmok Publishing
  Program:

• 1.Book Talk (60 min)

• 2.Q&A (15 min)

• 3.Audience stage introduction + artist performance (45 min)
  Admission: Free
  Eligibility: Open to the public, 40 participants, first-come, first-served via website

About Anmok Publishing:
Busan-based publisher specializing in art and humanities titles. Actively promotes photographic culture through workshops and exhibitions.

About Eon-ok Lee:
A photographer and accomplished pianist whose work is often compared to Erik Satie’s unique musical vision. After studying design at KAIST and working as a designer in Seoul, she returned to Busan and founded “Go-chi,” a community supporting youth development. She has held photo exhibitions such as “The Texture of Sorrow” (2023) and “Gymnopédie” (2025.2).

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Appendix 2: 2025 June Monthly Concert Information

Event Title: June Special Concert – “Encountering Busan in the Forest of Sounds”
Date/Time: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 4:00–5:00 PM
Venue: 1F Lobby, Museum Annex
Performers:

• ●Ji-yoon Kim (piri, commentary)

• ●Chung-man Kim (violin)

• ●Ah-reum Kim (soprano)

• ●Jin-seong Lee (piano)
  Program:

• 1.Opening + Segment 1 (20 min)

• 2.Talk (15 min)

• 3.Segment 2 (20 min)

• 4.Closing + Encore (5 min)
  Admission: Free
  Eligibility: Open to the public, 60 participants, first-come, first-served via website

About Forest of Sounds Ensemble:

Since its founding in 2014, Forest of Sounds has blended Korean traditional instruments, Western classical instruments, and vocal music into a unique ensemble.

Their value lies in their sustained collaboration for over 10 years. Rather than simply mixing genres, they honor the unique qualities of each instrument, creating a dynamic harmony that offers listeners a new auditory experience. Their continued efforts represent a rare form of sustainable fusion content in today’s performing arts scene.