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My Take
What strikes me about Seong-Jin Cho is how quietly he carries the weight of a historic win. Becoming the first South Korean to take the Chopin Competition in 2015 could have turned him into a marketing machine, but instead he seems to let the keyboard do the talking. Born in 1994 and trained at Seoul Arts High School, he already plays with a maturity that belies his age. I admire performers who chase depth over spectacle, and Cho's steady ascent alongside the world's great orchestras suggests an artist building a legacy rather than chasing a moment.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Seong-Jin Cho
- Name (Japanese)
- チョ・ソンジン
- Reading
- ちょ・そんじん
- Born
- May 28, 1994 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- pianist / composer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Seoul Arts High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Seong-Jin Cho born?
Born May 28, 1994 (age 32).
Where is Seong-Jin Cho from?
Seong-Jin Cho is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Seong-Jin Cho do?
Seong-Jin Cho works as pianist, composer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.