DAEGU, South Korea—Shen Yun New Era Company wrapped up its 2026 South Korea tour on Feb. 20 with a final sold-out performance at the Suseong Arts Center in Daegu. All four shows in the city played to full houses, reflecting strong local enthusiasm for the internationally touring production.

Seok Dian-deok, honorary professor of fine arts at Masan University, attended the performance with high expectations—and said the evening exceeded them.

“I was deeply moved. I find it difficult to describe my feelings,” he said.

With decades of experience in Western painting, Professor Seok has served as the chairman of the planning committee for the Masan branch of the Korean Fine Arts Association.

Nearly ten years ago, he saw Shen Yun at a friend’s invitation and had hoped to attend again. When he learned the company would return to Daegu this year, he resolved not to miss the opportunity.

He said the immersive stage presentation left a lasting impression.

From a professional artistic perspective, Professor Seok also praised the production’s color design.

“The overall color palette is exceptionally harmonious. Blue is predominant, complemented by yellow and green, with key areas accented by red highlights. Such combinations are perfectly balanced. That’s why it evokes such strong emotion,” he said.

He offered high praise for the dancers’ abilities and the production as a whole.

“Who can outshine Shen Yun? Hardly anyone in the world. I’ve seen many performances, yet none could compare to Shen Yun,” he said.

Lu Erzi, a Hanji craftswoman and instructor, said she was captivated from the start.

Hanji is a traditional Korean craft made from mulberry bark paper, known for its durability and natural elegance. Ms. Lu said Shen Yun’s use of stage technology particularly impressed her.

She added that professionals in design-related fields would especially benefit from seeing the production.

“Throughout the performance, I kept thinking that professionals in stage design, visual arts, or costume design should really see this show. The application of color and the presentation of stage technology are things professionals can truly appreciate and learn from,” Ms. Lu said.

“The fusion of Chinese music and Western instruments feels seamless and remarkably novel—truly amazing. Although I’m nearing seventy, I felt an unprecedented sense of emotion today,” she said.

Hearing that Shen Yun presents a completely new program each year, she said she is already planning to return.

Park In-beom, a blueberry orchard owner from North Chungcheong Province, described the performance as transcendent.

“It’s as if you’re witnessing a heavenly spectacle right here on earth,” he said.

Having seen Shen Yun years ago, Mr. Park said returning to the theater at this stage of his life prompted deeper reflection.

“This performance made me reassess my life. I felt the urge to step away from worldly distractions and re-examine my values. It seems like an opportunity to re-establish the direction of my life,” he said.

He said the themes of moral causality conveyed in the dance dramas resonated strongly with him.

“I deeply understand that I must do more good deeds for others in the future. Only in this way can life have value and significance—for the present and for the future,” he said.

“I hope everyone can come and see it for themselves. Such an opportunity is rare; it’s incomparable to an ordinary movie. For me, this performance holds extraordinary significance. It allows people to reconsider their lives and even the deeper meaning of life. It’s a very rare experience,” he said.

Looking ahead, he said he plans to return next year.

“I will definitely come. And when I come next year, I believe I will be a more mature person with a deeper understanding,” he said.