Jaijin Chung
Jeong Jae-jin
Jeong Jae-jin is a South Korean media artist and stage video designer, renowned for transforming the visual language of Korean performing arts. She is the founder and creative director of EPITAPH.Co, a performance media art company that blends immersive video design with cultural storytelling.
Early Life and Education
Jeong studied Western painting at Sejong University and earned her master’s degree in Art Engineering from Chung-Ang University’s Graduate School of Advanced Imaging Science.[1] Her academic path included film and multimedia, which shaped her interdisciplinary approach to stage design.
Career and Artistic Philosophy
Jeong began her career in civic media and transitioned into performance art through dance and theater. Her debut in musical theater came with The Kingdom of the Winds (2006),[2] directed by Lee Gina. She gained national recognition for Seopyeonje (2012), where she used traditional Korean ink painting techniques to create poetic video projections.
She describes video design as “another actor on stage,” emphasizing its emotional and narrative role rather than mere background decoration. Her philosophy is rooted in empathy, memory, and transformation, often drawing from personal experiences with loss and healing.
Jeong founded EPITAPH.Co, inspired by the idea of a lasting epitaph — a tribute that remains etched in memory. The company develops modular performance products that integrate media art and technology, aiming to create immersive and therapeutic experiences.[3]
Major Works (Video Design)
| Year | Title | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | With God: The Afterlife | Seoul Arts Center CJ Towol Theater | Explores Korean mythology of the afterlife |
| 2022 | Wonder Ticket – Paju | Imjingak Peace Nuri Outdoor Theater | Multimedia outdoor performance |
| 2022 | Seopyeonje | BBCH Hall, Gwanglim Art Center | Revival of her signature work |
| 2022 | Lost Face 1895 | Seoul Arts Center CJ Towol Theater | Historical drama with layered visual metaphors |
| 2021 | Wonder Ticket | Olympic Park Woori Financial Art Hall | Family-themed musical with interactive projections |
| 2020 | Lost Face 1895 | Seoul Arts Center CJ Towol Theater | First staging of the historical piece |
| 2019 | The Independence Fighters in Front of the Theater | Sejong Center Grand Theater | Patriotic multimedia tribute |
| 2019 | Hero (10th Anniversary) | Seoul Arts Center Opera Theater | Celebrated musical with dynamic video storytelling |
| 2019 | With God: The Living World | LG Arts Center | Companion piece to the afterlife version |
| 2019 | Arirang Arari | National Gugak Center | Fusion of traditional Korean music and media art |
| 2016 | Arangga, Gaon, Henry IV, Save the Earth! | Various venues | Diverse genres from musical to traditional drama |
| 2015 | Deep-rooted Tree | National Theater of Korea | Crime thriller with interactive map visuals |
| 2012 | Seopyeonje | Universal Arts Center | Breakthrough work blending Korean painting and video |
| 2006 | The Kingdom of the Winds | LG Arts Center | Debut in musical video design |
Philosophy and Social Engagement
Jeong’s interest in “well-ending performances” stems from personal loss and volunteer work in funeral rites. She has created memorial videos and legacy projects to help audiences process grief and celebrate life. Her work often incorporates dream imagery, hand-drawn sketches, and Korean cultural motifs.
She believes video design should be involved from the script stage, collaborating closely with directors and set designers to ensure emotional coherence. Her frustration with late-stage video integration led her to study stage design herself.
Awards and Recognition
- Designer Award, Yegreen Musical Awards (2015)
- Honorable Mention, National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (2002)
References
- ↑ "공연의 모든 것 - 플레이Db".
- ↑ "[SPECIAL INTERVIEW] 정재진 영상디자이너 [No.122] * 출처 : 채널예스". 2013.12.04 * 출처 : 채널예스. Check date values in:
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