Kim Jootaek made his debut as Barone Douphol in La Traviata under the baton of Giampaolo Maria Bisanti, who had previously conducted Kim’s debut performance as Figaro in Il Barbiere di Siviglia at the Teatro Pergolesi. Kim’s first La Traviata performance took place at the Teatro di San Carlo, part of the Historic Centre of Naples, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Known as the oldest continuously active opera house in the world, the Teatro di San Carlo is celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, adding further significance to Kim's performance on this prestigious stage.