Teenage Pianist Unfazed by Electrifying Performances.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Yunchan Lim, the 19-year-old South Korean pianist who won the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition last year, has become a sensation in the classical music world. However, Lim is uneasy with the attention and does not believe he has any musical talent. He limits his use of social media and would be content to spend his life alone in the mountains playing piano all day. Lim has inspired a devout following in the United States, Europe, and Asia and has become a symbol of pride in South Korea.