MINHYUK SUH – SOUTH KOREA (20)

Born in Seoul, South Korea, Minhyuk Suh first encountered the piano at the age of six. He attended Yewon School and entered Seoul Arts High School as the top student. He then completed a two-year program at the Korea National Institute for the Gifted in Arts and, at the age of 17, enrolled early in the Korea National University of Arts. He is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree at the New England Conservatory in the United States.  

Minhyuk has gained recognition by winning prestigious competitions in South Korea, including Ewha & Kyunghyang, Eumak-Chunchu, Korea Steinway, HDC Young Chang, and the Eumak-Sekye competitions. In 2021, he was awarded the Shinhan Music Award in the piano category at the 13th Shinhan Music Awards. He made his debut at the age of 13 with the Kumho Prodigy Concert and has actively performed in solo and chamber music at various events, including The House Concert, the “S-Classic Week” series, a solo recital at Win Art Hall, and the Young Musicians Festival. He has engaged with audiences on numerous stages, such as Jordan Hall, Williams Hall, and Brown Hall at the New England Conservatory, the Recital Hall of the Seoul Arts Center, Chamber Hall at the Sejong Center, Kumho Art Hall, and Changwon Seongsan Art Hall. He has also been invited to participate in the Morningside Music Bridge program. He is currently studying with professor Minsoo Sohn.