Bio
Known for her sublime voice, 우나 (UNA) from Seoul is one of the most prominent classical-crossover artists in the contemporary scene.
Having completed her advanced music studies at the Hochschule für Musik Nürnberg and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München in Germany, she began her musical journey on the operatic stage, performing principal roles in major repertoire such as Die Zauberflöte, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Carmen, Le nozze di Figaro, and Die Fledermaus.
Over time, UNA has shifted her artistic focus toward classical-crossover music in an effort to reach a wider audience and made her name in contemporary interpretations of operatic arias.
In 2004, she garnered widespread acclaim for "So In Love", featured in the soundtrack of the SBS drama Love Story In Harvard. Furthermore, joint performances with the Orchestre de Paris led her to the city of Paris, where she has since expanded her musical horizons.
Driven by a desire to create her own music, UNA released her first special album Una Love in 2010. The album drew significant attention through standout tracks like "Long Wait", "Au crépuscule", and "Gift", showcasing her talent not only for singing but for composing. Following the beautiful single "Solvejgs Lied", her music catalogue was enriched by her third studio album Promise, which experimented with a wide range of sounds from nostalgia-tinged French chanson to orchestrated Korean folk song. Moreover, stunning singles "Una Arirang", released in both French and English, solidified her reputation as an Arirang diva, further highlighting the inscription of Arirang on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Most recently, new artistic albums La Paix and 아리랑 have joined her discography.
우나 (UNA), an interpreter of music, weaves a variety of styles to redefine the genre, and commands the stage with her artistic expression. Whether exploring sound beyond its traditional boundaries or reconciling diverse musical elements, she invites us into exquisite harmonies rooted in classical music.