Year of birth: 2000
Place of birth: Seoul
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Biography

Born in 2000 in Seoul, Jongwon Jeon established his reputation in Korea early by winning 1st Prize at the Music Association of Korea Competition and the Nanpa Music Competition. His international career includes being a semifinalist at the Verona and Lyon International Piano Competitions. He has also appeared on prestigious stages such as the ARD, Hamamatsu, Paderewski, and Épinal competitions. To refine his artistry, he participated in masterclasses with Marc Laforet, Herbert Schuch, Jacob Leuschner, Ronan O’Hora, and Charles Richard-Hamelin. He continues to perform across South Korea, Germany, and Austria.