Edith
Edith is a London-based electronic and rock musician who reinterprets the poetry of Korean poet Yun Dong-ju through a contemporary sonic lens. Her work explores the intersection of literature and modern musical expression, reimagining poetry not as a static artifact of the past, but as a dynamic art form that resonates with the present. By integrating Yun Dong-ju’s verses into electronic beats and rock-inspired textures, she seeks to expand the boundaries of poetic interpretation, transforming text into an immersive, multisensory experience.
At the core of Edith’s practice is the concept of ‘crossover’—not merely within musical genres, but across temporal and cultural divides. She experiments with the fusion of traditional and contemporary elements, bridging Korean literary heritage with global music trends. Through this approach, she challenges the structural conventions of popular music, offering an alternative perspective on form and composition.
Edith’s work illuminates the potential of Korean poetry as a foundation for innovative artistic expression, fostering new conversations around the convergence of literature and sound.
Education
2013 – BA in Composition, Howon University
2019 – MA (Incomplete) in Art & Technology, Sogang University
Awards
2016 – Yoon Dong-ju Creative Music Contest, Grand Prize
2017 – Gwangju Musician Incubating Contest, Gold Prize
2019 – Gapyeong Jarasum Music Competition (JIFM), Grand Prize
2020 – Selected Artist for ‘Junior "A" Category’, Seoul Cultural Foundation
2022 – Selected Artist for ‘Creative Wings 22’, Gimpo Cultural Foundation
2024 – CJ Cultural Foundation International Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Performance & Exhibition
2020 – October 7 : Main Stage Performance, Gyeonggi Thousand Years Festival
2021 – June 13 : First Solo Concert ‘Desire’, Veloso, Hongdae, Seoul, South Korea
2021 – Selected as Youth Traditional Arts Planner, Namsan Korean Music Center
2022 – Selected as a Music Wandering Artist, Gyeonggi Contents Agency
2022 – Media Art Exhibition ‘Dream and Play’, Gimpo Art Village
2025
March 6: 'Korean Music' Concert with Kollab UK, Poplar Union, London
March 12: 'Babel' Single Release Party & Performance, BBE Store, Hackney, London
March 29: 'Babel' Private Listening Session, Slowdance, Hackney, London
May 8: 'Thursday Night Live', Channel1969, Seoul
May 9: Solo Concert ‘Edith’, Senggi Studio, Seoul
May 29: 'Literature + Society' with Edith, SCR Radio, Seoul
June 13: 'Korean Literature with Edith', Poplar Union, London
July 4: 'Kollab K-pop Show' – Opening Performance & DJ/Remix
July 9: 'Devotion' Literature & Music Open Mic and Narrated Poetry, Next Door Records, Stoke Newington, London, UK
August 9: 'Kollab Hanbok Fashion Show' – Performance & DJing, Poplar Union, London, UK
August 25: Live Set, Kiosk Radio, Brussels, Belgium
September 25 – October 5: Korean Traditional Flower Arrangement Show, Sound Director, Hokyoungjae, Seoul, South Korea
October 5: DJ Set, Kiosk Radio, Brussels, Belgium
October 8: Trio Performance 'RITO', KCC Stage, Korean Cultural Centre, Brussels, Belgium
November 21: Trio Performance 'RITO', HallyuCon, Samsung KX, London, UK
November 21: Performing Arts Video Creator and Sound Director for 'Genesis', British Museum, London, UK
December 5 : Performance 'RITO', Kollab End of year wrap up event, Poplar Union, London, UK
2026
January 31 : Solo Performance, Mascara Bar, London, UK
March 8 : Solo Performance in The Elepahnts Castle (Camden), London, UK
March 21 : Solo Performance in Amersham Arms, London, UK
April 11 : Solo Performance in The Castle (Aldgate East), London, UK
Upcoming
May 30 : Solo Performance, Jago Dalston, London, UK
June 28 : Solo Performance, Didsbury Festival, Manchester, UK
