Yale a cappella group brings K-pop harmonies to Seoul gallery

The voices of one of the world’s oldest collegiate a cappella groups filled a Seoul gallery this week as Yale University’s Whiffenpoofs performed Korean songs, offering residents a musical respite amid the summer heat. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday evening’s performance by the Whiffenpoofs at Seoul Gallery drew about 80 attendees, including officials from the U.S.

Embassy in Korea, Yale University guests and visitors to the venue. The group performed Toy’s “Still Beautiful,” singing the Korean lyrics as part of an event highlighting ongoing cultural and educational cooperation between Seoul and Yale. Founded in 1909, the Whiffenpoofs are known as one of the most recognized university a cappella groups in the United States, holding more than 100 concerts annually across six continents and performing at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center.

The performance also featured guest appearances by classical ensemble Eumak Hase, made up of Son Hyung-bin and Baek Dong-hyun, as well as haegeum musician Eunhan, adding Korean tradit