By Honorary Reporter Maria Zubkova from Ukraine

Photos = Maria Zubkova

The cultural venue Nova Spirala in the Czech capital of Prague on April 19 was transformed into a cinematic concert hall where film and music converged at Composers Summit Prague, Europe's largest audiovisual summit.

The summit featured performances by prominent Hollywood composers. One of them was Jung Jae-il of Korea, a keynote speaker at the event who captivated the audience with his fusion of live music and visual storytelling.

Jung Jae-il on April 19 performs on a rotating stage with soloists from the Czech National Symphony Orchestra at Nova Spirala in Prague.

Known for his work on "Parasite" (2019), "Okja" (2017), "Mickey 17" (2025) and both seasons of "Squid Game," Jung presented "Squid Game Live" for the first time in the Czech Republic. The venue had a revolving stage and a circular auditorium, drawing a crowd of Korean culture fans and film music devotees.  

In collaboration with soloists from the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, the composer created a multisensory experience that blended music with visual effects, bringing pivotal moments from the series to life. The performance featured emotional depth merged with tension.

Jung Jae-il performs music from "Squid Game" that combine classical composition with electronic and traditional Korean elements.

The composer's innovative approach combined classical composition with electronic and traditional Korean music, creating a cultural fusion that bridges generations and storytelling traditions.

His performance showed the nuances in his compositions that recordings cannot capture, allowing expression of the narrative through a carefully crafted soundscape.

Jung describes his path as a composer at the concert.

During the concert, Jung shared his journey as a composer and said he completed the score for the third season of "Squid Game," fueling anticipation for the series' final season.

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