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​Jae-Yeon Won possesses a uniquely captivating sound that sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician of his generation. Recognizing his artistry, Süddeutsche Zeitung wrote, "His ethereal sound strikes Herkulessaal," and Diapason praised him as "subtle and full of authority,"

highlighting the depth, sensitivity, and versatility of his musical expression. ResMusica further acclaimed his artistry, describing his interpretation of Liszt’s Sonata in B minor as “a monument worthy of Michelangelo, inhabited by Dante’s Divine Comedy,” reflecting the profound imagination and poetic intensity of his musical vision. 

His career began to take shape after his success at the 61st Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition.

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Dang Thai Son and Kevin Kenner, who greatly praised Jae-Yeon Won's performance, became his musical mentors along with his affiliation with Maria João Pires. Jae-Yeon Won's artistic foundation lies in his sensibility and intelligence. He embarked on a series of international recitals, performing in renowned venues such as the Berlin Philharmonie, Herkulessaal, Beethoven-Haus, Alte Aula Heidelberg, Wiener Saal in Salzburg, Salle Cortot, Salle Gaveau, Opéra Comique in Paris, Palacio de la Ópera in A Coruña, Auditorio de Ferrol, Teatro Ricardo Castro in Durango, Håkonshallen in Bergen, Seoul Arts Center, and Lotte Concert Hall in Seoul, among others.

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His performances have led to appearances and re-invitations with Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Orquestra Sinfonica de Galicia, Das Haydn-Orchester, Westsächsischen Symphonieorchester, Anima Chamber Orchestra Budapest, Bari Province Symphony Orchestra, Leipzig Musikhochschule Orchester, Quartetto di Cremona, Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra, Korean Symphony Orchestra, KBS Symphony Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra, Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra, and Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as numerous other leading orchestras across Korea,

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In 2024, the ARKO Ensemble in Europe and Network was established by Korea’s Arts Council and Ministry of Culture, with Jae-Yeon Won appointed as Artistic Director. Bringing together young Korean classical musicians across Europe, the ensemble made its acclaimed debut at the Wiener Saal in Salzburg and the Korean Cultural Center in Vienna. Building on this success, Jae-Yeon Won led the ensemble on an extensive 2025/26 European tour, performing in Prague, Stockholm, Ankara, Berlin, London, Salon-de-Provence, and Bergen, further establishing its presence on the international classical music stage.

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In June 2025, Jae-Yeon Won made his debut on the Onyx Classics with an album featuring works by Alessandro Scarlatti and Domenico Scarlatti. The album was selected as one of Apple Music's Albums of the Year 2025 and has garnered over four million streams worldwide.

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He studied with Claudio Martínez Mehner, Pavel Gililov, and Choong Mo Kang, and also received personal guidance from Maria João Pires, who provided him with invaluable mentorship and inspiration.

Jae-Yeon Won divides his time between Austria and Korea.

 

Jae-Yeon Won is a Steinway Artist.

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