Knowing Shen Yun artists would arrive on Jan. 31, dozens of fans dressed up and waited at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea.
A chorus of “Welcome,” “We love Shen Yun,” and “Thanks for coming,” greeted Shen Yun members, who were presented with flowers.
Fans said they can’t wait to attend the performance, which will be held in Busan, Gumi, and Seoul from Feb. 2 to Feb. 19.
‘This Is the Best Art in the World’
Choi Yeong-cheon, a president of a primary school in Gimhae, was waiting for Shen Yun. She said she was touched by Shen Yun’s soloist in 2008 when she first attended it. Since then, she has been a Shen Yun fan.Lee Sang-cheon, a former director of Busan Daecheonri Elementary School, said Shen Yun’s stories convey virtues, including honesty, kindness, endurance, etc.
“A friend told me that the knowledge a child learned from one Shen Yun performance is more than the knowledge they obtained from school in 10 days,” she said. “It’s a must-see for all ages.”
Song Eun-nui, a college student, said she enjoyed Shen Yun because the show delivers rich uplifting and inspiring information.
‘Ready to Perform’
Shen Yun artists were excited to see so many fans waiting for them at the airport. They said they are ready to perform for the Korean people.“Our performance has many contents of traditional culture, which Korean people are familiar with as well. I believe Korean audiences will enjoy our show,” said Shen Yun Principal Dancer Du Zengmei. “We hope our bright and beautiful show can bring people hope in these uncertain times.”
