Yoona Hong is a South Korean-born composer currently based in Germany, whose work explores the profound intersections of sonic art, cognitive psychology, and contemporary music theater.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in New Media Composition at Sangmyung University in Seoul, studying under Prof. Daeseop Han, Prof. Kanggyu Lee, Prof. Heejung (Cecilia) Kim, Prof. Seung-Jae Jeong, and Prof. Jong-deok Ahn. Seeking to expand her artistic horizons, she moved to Germany, where she is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Composition at the Rostock University of Music and Drama (HMT Rostock) under the guidance of Benjamin Lang, Julia Deppert-Lang, and Johannes Borowski. Parallel to her creative practice, she is also completing a Master’s degree in Musicology, focusing on cognitive-psychological analysis—a testament to her dedication to bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical composition.

At the core of Yoona Hong’s creative inquiry lies a fundamental question: “How do we hear and perceive sound?”

For Hong, composing is not merely the generation of acoustic signals; it is the deliberate architecture of cognitive responses within the audience’s consciousness. Her diverse portfolio ranges from intimate chamber works to large-scale music theater, with her artistic projects being frequently presented throughout Europe.

Perception and Experience

Through the use of psychoacoustic illusions and theatrical stage elements, Hong provokes moments of estrangement that challenge conventional sensory perception. Rather than providing definitive aesthetic answers, she aims to leave her audience with a "lingering question mark." By operating at the nexus of sound, psyche, and the stage, Yoona Hong initiates impulses that resonate deeply and sustainably within the listener’s inner self.