K-pop's godfather + 40,000 fans + a full orchestra = chaos magic.
Seo Taiji's Symphony' was introduced back on September 27, 2008, where Seo Taiji held an astounding performance with a royal philharmonic orchestra. World renown musical conductor Tolga Kashif, who composed 'The Queen Symphony' aided Seo Taiji in bringing together rock and classical music to create a more special stage. 'Seo Taiji Symphony' was a turning point in musical history for a domestic musician attempted to take on the challenge of combining rock music and orchestra as well as inviting international bands such as Deep Purple and Metallica. In 2008, 'Seo Taiji's Symphony' sold out the Sangam World Cup Stadium bringing in a massive audience of 40,000 spectators.
Sound
Electric guitars and violins actually not fighting? Witchcraft.
Production
40,000 people losing minds to classical arrangements.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This 2008 concert effectively legitimized K-rock as 'serious art' in conservative Korean cultural circles—Seo Taiji essentially forced the establishment to respect him.
Tolga Kashif had previously composed 'The Queen Symphony,' making him the only person on earth qualified to merge stadium rock with classical arrangements without embarrassing everyone.
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