edith
Edith is a London-based electronic and rock musician who reinterprets the poetry of Korean poet Yun Dong-ju through a contemporary sonic lens. Her work explores the intersection of literature and modern musical expression, reimagining poetry not as a static artifact of the past, but as a dynamic art form that resonates with the present. By integrating Yun Dong-ju’s verses into electronic beats and rock-inspired textures, she seeks to expand the boundaries of poetic interpretation, transforming text into an immersive, multisensory experience.
At the core of Edith’s practice is the concept of ‘crossover’—not merely within musical genres, but across temporal and cultural divides. She experiments with the fusion of traditional and contemporary elements, bridging Korean literary heritage with global music trends. Through this approach, she challenges the structural conventions of popular music, offering an alternative perspective on form and composition.
Edith’s work illuminates the potential of Korean poetry as a foundation for innovative artistic expression, fostering new conversations around the convergence of literature and sound.
Education
2013 Composition, BA, Howon University
2019 Art & Technology, MA(absence), Sogang University
Awards
2016 Yoon dong-ju creative music contest Grand Prize
2019 Gapyeong Jarasum Music Competition(Jifm) Grand Prize
2017 Gwangju Musician Incubating Contest Gold Prize
2020 Seoul Cultural Foundation selected artists to support ‘Junior "A" category’
2022 Gimpo Cultural Foundation selected artists who support 'Creative Wings 22’
2024 Selected as a CJ Cultural Foundation International Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Performance & Exhibition
2020 October 7th Main Stage Performance of the Gyeonggi Thousand Years Festival
2021 June 13th First Solo concert concert ‘Desire’ in Veloso, Hongdae
2021 Selection of Youth Traditional Arts Planner at Namsan Korean Music Center
2022 Gyeong-gi Contents Agency selected a music wandering artist
2022 Gimpo Art Village's 'Dream and Play' Media Art Exhibition
2025 March 6th 'Korean Music' concert with Kollab UK at Poplar Union in Poplar
2025 March 12th 'Babel' Single Release Party & Performance at BBE Store, Hackney
2025 March 29th 'Babel' Private Listening Session at Slowdance in Hackney
2025 May 8th 'Thursday Night Live' at Channel1969 in Seoul
2025 May 9th 'Solo Concert - Edith' at Senggi Studio in Seoul
2025 May 29th 'Literature + Society' with Edith at SCR Radio (Seoul Community Radio) in Seoul
2025 June 13th 'Korean Literature with Edith' at Poplar Union in London
2025 July 4th 'Kollab K-pop Show' / Opening Performance & DJ, Remix
2025 July 9th 'Literature&Music' Open Mic and Narrated Poetry at Next Door Records, Stoke Newington, UK
2025 August 9th 'Kollab Hanbok Fashion Show' Performance & Djing at Poplar Union
2025 August 25th Live set at Kiosk Radio, Brussels, Belgium
Upcoming
2025 September 25th Performance at Hokyoungjae, Seoul, South Korea
2025 October 5th Dj set at Kiosk Radio, Brussels, Belgium
