Sungha Jung

South Korean fingerstyle guitarist and composer renowned for intricate acoustic arrangements and viral YouTube covers.Self-taught prodigy who gained global fame through YouTube at age 12. Released debut album 'Perfect Blue' at 13. Collaborated with Tommy Emmanuel, Kotaro Oshio, and international artists. Founded 'Sungha Jung Music' label.
  • Learned guitar entirely through online tutorials without formal lessons, developing his distinctive fingerstyle technique independently.
  • His cover of 'Pirates of the Caribbean' theme (2006) became a viral sensation, accumulating over 100 million views across platforms.
  • Turned professional at age 15 under agency J.Tune Camp, balancing music career with education through specialized academic arrangements.
  • Founded independent label 'Sungha Jung Music' in 2020 to retain creative control, producing albums like 'Bygone Pages' and 'L’Atelier'.
  • Credited with popularizing fingerstyle guitar in Asia; named 'Most Famous Acoustic Guitarist' by Guitar Player Magazine (2019).