In 2018, Julian Kim performed the role of Sergeant Belcore in L’elisir d’amore at the Teatro Regio di Torino, in a production conducted by Michele Gamba — the young conductor known for his work as assistant to Daniel Barenboim and Antonio Pappano. Gamba’s reading of Donizetti’s score was praised for its balance, clarity, and flexibility, maintaining lively tempos while remaining deeply attentive to the needs of the singers. During moments requiring precision and vocal poise, such as Belcore’s more rhythmically assertive passages, Gamba adjusted the pace subtly to support Julian Kim, who delivered the role with characterful confidence and musical control. The performance highlighted Kim’s collaborative spirit and dramatic flair, contributing to the overall vitality and elegance of the evening.