Join the Cause: Free Concert ‘Next What: After the Nest’ to Support Myanmar’s Vocational School on June 13

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[NewsCulture reporter Lee Jun-seop] On June 13, CTS Art Hall in Noryangjin, Seoul will host “Next What: After the Nest,” a benefit concert supporting the construction of a vocational school in Yangon, Myanmar.

The event is organized by Koreart, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs–affiliated nonprofit Korea-ASEAN Friendship Association (KAFA) and missionary worship group His Classic as official partners. KAFA has provided ongoing education and medical support in Myanmar; this partnership enhances the project’s credibility and public value. The initiative also stands out as a private-sector cooperation model connecting South Korea and Myanmar.

The program spans genres. Tenor Kim Hyun-ho and soprano Jang Eun-jin will offer resonant performances in the classical repertoire, while musical actor Kim Su and pianist Jang Yu-jin will expand the program’s range. Performance team Shoripers, choral ensemble Big Choir, and worship group Holife Worship will join to create a layered show that blends choral works, contemporary music, and worship. All participating artists are donating their time and talent.

The concert also uses an innovative funding model. Lead sponsor LifeWorshiper provided seed funding, and the event will operate a matching-fund structure that adds donations each time an audience member attends. Tickets are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so attendance itself becomes an act of giving. Organizers say this approach increases accessibility and encourages wider participation.

The concert is tied to the Joseph Foundation’s project to build a vocational school in Yangon. The initiative aims to offer local children and youth vocational training and, over time, help them achieve economic self-reliance. Donations raised at the concert will go toward building and operating the educational facility.

Koreart CEO Kim Hyun-ho said, “Because artists from diverse fields are coming together, we hope the attention and support we generate through this concert will translate into real change for the children.” He added, “We hope many people will attend and join us in giving.”

The performance is notable as a participatory fundraising project that links artists’ contributions with audience engagement, creating a new bridge between performing arts culture and public-interest work.

NewsCulture Lee Jun-seop rhees@nc.press