Renowned soprano Sumi Jo and first lady share surprising high school link

World-renowned soprano Sumi Jo shares a close personal connection with first lady Kim Hea Kyung, as both are counted among the notable alumni of Sunhwa Arts High School. The connection came to light during an arts and culture event hosted by the presidential office earlier this week. The gathering brought together leading figures from Korea’s artistic community and gave President Lee Jae Myung a chance to hear firsthand what support artists need to help K-culture thrive on the global stage. Jo and Kim, alumni of Sunhwa Arts High School’s second and sixth graduating classes, respectively, were seen warmly greeting each other at the event. Kim affectionately referred to Jo as her “sunbae,” a Korean term for senior, underscoring their school-year hierarchy and enduring friendship. The first lady studied piano at the arts high school. Their closeness was especially evident when the president posed a question to Jo. Turning to Kim, Jo playfully said, “I’m nervous, give me your hand,” before reaching out to hold both of the first lady’s hands. The affectionate moment drew consWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times