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Julian Kim at National and Commemorative Ceremonies
Julian Kim has been invited to perform at national commemorations, state ceremonies, and cultural memorials that honor shared history, sacrifice, and public service.
These moments, often held on solemn or significant days, allow his voice to serve not just as music but as a tribute — echoing collective memory, pride, and reflection.
This section highlights selected ceremonial performances, including Memorial Day events, public tributes, and national observances.
The 70th Korean Memorial Day Ceremony
Date:
2025.06.06
Venue:
Seoul National Cemetery, Seoul
Description:
Julian Kim (Baritone) performed “When the World Calls Your Name” (너의 이름을 세상이 부를 때) at the 70th Memorial Day Ceremony (Hyeonchungil) in Korea
The 64th April Revolution Commemoration
Date:
2024.04.19
Venue:
April 19th National Cemetery, Seoul
Description:
Julian Kim (Baritone) performed “My Way” (나만의 길) as part of the commemorative ceremony for the 64th anniversary of the April 19 Revolution
The 41st Gwangju Uprising Commemoration
Date:
2021.05.18
Venue:
National Cemetery for the May 18th Democratic Uprising, Gwangju
Description:
Baritone Julian Kim’s powerful renditions of “March for the Beloved” (임을 위한 행진곡) and “We Are” (우리는) echoed through Gwangju during the commemorative performance for the 41st anniversary of the May 18 Democratic Uprising
The 25th Korean Oceans Day Celebration
Date:
2020.07. 31
Venue:
National Ocean Science Museum, Ulchin
Description:
Julian Kim performed the Korean National Anthem alongside Phillip Jeong and Tain Han at the 25th Korean Oceans Day Celebration
The 51st Korea National Prayer Breakfast
Date:
2019.06.17
Venue:
COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, Seoul
Description:
Julian Kim performed “Seek First His Kingdom and His Righteousness” at the 51st Korea National Prayer Breakfast
The 4346th National Foundation Day Celebration
Date:
2014.10.03
Venue:
Sejong Center, Seoul
Description:
Julian Kim performed the Korean National Anthem at the 4346th National Foundation Day Celebration
Seoul Symphony Orchestra's Expo 2012 Celebration Concert
Date:
2012.05.15
Venue:
Big-O Seascape Stage
Description:
“Di Provenza il mar, il suol” from Verdi’s La Traviata, performed by Julian Kim for the Seoul Symphony Orchestra’s Expo 2012 Celebration Concert
Concerto Lirico Dedicato al 150° Anniversario dell'Unità d'Italia
Date:
2011.12.10
Venue:
Teatro Pergolesi di Jesi, Italy
Description:
Baritone Julian Kim (Bar. Julian Kim) performed “Brindisi” (The Drinking Song) from Verdi’s La Traviata at the Concerto Lirico Dedicato al 150° Anniversario dell'Unità d'Italia (Lyrical Concert Dedicated to the 150th Anniversary of Italian Unification)
The 65th Korean Independence Day Memorial Concert
Date:
2010.08.14
Venue:
Gwanghwamun Square
Description:
Highlights from La Traviata and Rigoletto, alongside Korean classics such as Geuriun Geumgangsan (Longing for Mt. Geumgang), Seonguja (The Pioneer), and Bimok (The Unknown Soldier’s Grave),
performed under the baton of Maestro Myung-Whun Chung with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra at the 65th Korean Independence Day Memorial Concert at Gwanghwamun Square
Concerto Per i 250 anni Della Nascita di Mozart
Date:
2006.02.20
Venue:
Teatro Donizetti, Bergamo, Italy
Description:
Luigi Ripamonti conducted Kim Jootaek in “Madamina, il catalogo è questo” from Mozart’s Don Giovanni at the Concerto per i 250 anni della nascita di Mozart (Concert for the 250th Anniversary of Mozart’s Birth)
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