Jin is a theater artist who explores the world through theatrical imagination and the expressive potential of the performer’s body. He views the actor’s body as a “vessel of theatrical language,” stripping away personal identity to reveal an unseen essence—“something invisible.” Rooted in Seoul, his creative work and experimental research extend to various cities, seeking new possibilities in theater.
In 2024, Jin deepened his artistic journey by completing two intensive sessions at the Suzuki Toga Camp, hosted by SCOT (Suzuki Company of Toga). Founded by the renowned Suzuki Tadashi, SCOT is a globally recognized theater company dedicated to exploring the essence of performance through the actor’s physicality and energy. Immersing himself in the rigorous training of the Suzuki Method, Jin redefined his understanding of the actor’s relationship with space, time, and spirit (靈).
For Jin, space in the Suzuki Method is the foundation of the actor-audience relationship. He perceives the act of shaping space—not merely as a physical movement—but as a silent, profound connection with the audience, centered in the actor’s tanden (core energy center). Time is experienced through the actor’s breath and voice, forming “invisible lines” that weave performer and audience into a shared moment. When space and time merge, the transcendent quality he calls “spirit (靈)” emerges—elevating theater beyond technical execution into a medium of profound meaning and inspiration.
Jin’s research focuses on experimental approaches to theater. He handcrafts theatrical masks using hanji, traditional Korean paper, and explores performance techniques that channel the masks’ primal, non-human energy. Through this work, he seeks to create innovative performances where the actor’s body and the mask interact dynamically, dissolving the boundaries between human and non-human expression.
Jin graduated from Soonchunhyang University’s Department of Theater and Dance and further expanded his artistic perspective through training in the Suzuki Method and Viewpoints with Jeon Ho-Hyun of Project Uuuum. He also draws inspiration from Gung Li So Muddha’s Improvisational Movement Method (即興修行法) and Improvisational Mask Method (即興仮面), deepening his exploration of the interplay between the performer’s body and the stage.
In 2022, Jin founded SpokenDrama LAB YDBS to develop theater that engages visually impaired audiences. Here, he experiments with new forms of performance by integrating musical rhythms and the auditory expressions of recitation theater. Since 2023, he has served as co-artistic director of the theater group Mo-Ohm, further expanding theatrical discourse through diverse performance languages.
Jin’s work consistently engages with complex social issues through the language of theater. He explores themes of youth isolation, suicide, declining birth rates, and regional depopulation, crafting performances that foster empathy and dialogue between artists and audiences. His ultimate goal is to cultivate a sustainable and inclusive theatrical environment, where performers and spectators connect—sharing the “something invisible” that theater brings to life.
Through his relentless questioning and experimentation, Jin demonstrates that theater is not confined to the stage—it is a space where performers and audiences come together to discover meaning, forge connections, and create new sensory experiences. His artistic journey continues to push the boundaries of theatrical expression, inspiring both audiences and the evolution of the art form itself.
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