CHOI Wan-hee is a composer, music director, and film & media composer with extensive experience in television, film, advertising, and contemporary instrumental music. He graduated in Composition from Chugye University for the Arts and later studied Composition at the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory. He also completed a Film Scoring program at Mosfilm, developing a strong foundation in cinematic composition and orchestration. His screen music credits include major Korean television dramas such as MBC’s Queen of May, KBS’s Blue Mist, and SBS’s My Sister-in-Law Is Nineteen, along with numerous additional television and film projects as composer and music director. His selected film credits include Mu-do-ri, Sunday Seoul, She’s on Duty, Blue Bicycle, S Diary, The Ghost, and Club Butterfly, with credits spanning composition, arrangement, music direction, and music supervision. As the New Age artist PRAHA, he has released five albums and developed a distinctive musical style combining cinematic scale with emotional and lyrical sensibility. Today, he continues to work across film scoring, television, corporate music, advertising, emotional storytelling, cinematic tension, and contemporary instrumental production, creating music designed to serve both the story and the visual experience. KOMCA (Korea Music Copyright Association) — Registered Master Member.

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CHOI Wan-hee is a composer, music director, and film & media composer with extensive experience in television, film, advertising, and contemporary instrumental music. He graduated in Composition from Chugye University for the Arts and later studied Composition at the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory. He also completed a Film Scoring program at Mosfilm, developing a strong foundation in cinematic composition and orchestration. His screen music credits include major Korean television dramas such as MBC’s Queen of May, KBS’s Blue Mist, and SBS’s My Sister-in-Law Is Nineteen, along with numerous additional television and film projects as composer and music director. His selected film credits include Mu-do-ri, Sunday Seoul, She’s on Duty, Blue Bicycle, S Diary, The Ghost, and Club Butterfly, with credits spanning composition, arrangement, music direction, and music supervision. As the New Age artist PRAHA, he has released five albums and developed a distinctive musical style combining cinematic scale with emotional and lyrical sensibility. Today, he continues to work across film scoring, television, corporate music, advertising, emotional storytelling, cinematic tension, and contemporary instrumental production, creating music designed to serve both the story and the visual experience. KOMCA (Korea Music Copyright Association) — Registered Master Member.

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CHOI Wan-hee is a composer, music director, and film & media composer with extensive experience in television, film, advertising, and contemporary instrumental music.

He graduated in Composition from Chugye University for the Arts and later studied Composition at the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory. He also completed a Film Scoring program at Mosfilm, developing a strong foundation in cinematic composition and orchestration.

His screen music credits include major Korean television dramas such as MBC’s Queen of May, KBS’s Blue Mist, and SBS’s My Sister-in-Law Is Nineteen, along with numerous additional television and film projects as composer and music director.

His selected film credits include Mu-do-ri, Sunday Seoul, She’s on Duty, Blue Bicycle, S Diary, The Ghost, and Club Butterfly, with credits spanning composition, arrangement, music direction, and music supervision.

As the New Age artist PRAHA, he has released five albums and developed a distinctive musical style combining cinematic scale with emotional and lyrical sensibility.

Today, he continues to work across film scoring, television, corporate music, advertising, emotional storytelling, cinematic tension, and contemporary instrumental production, creating music designed to serve both the story and the visual experience.

KOMCA (Korea Music Copyright Association) — Registered Master Member.

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Experience Level

Language

Korean
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Music Editing & Post-Production — Composer / Music Director at Independent Composer & Music Director
September 1, 1991 - Present
Composer and Music Director with extensive experience in film, television, advertising, and contemporary music. Experienced in original composition, film scoring, arrangement, music editing, and production. Selected credits include Korean television dramas and feature films, with additional work in emotional, cinematic, corporate, and tension music. Also active as New Age artist PRAHA, with five albums released.

Education

Composition at Chugye University for the Arts
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991
Composition at Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
Mosfilm Film Scoring Program (Completed) at Mosfilm
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

KOMCA Registered Master Member
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    Fantasy Adventure — Into the Unknown
    Fantasy Adventure is an energetic and cinematic instrumental journey into a world of mystery, discovery and imagination. The music evokes the feeling of setting out on an unexpected adventure — leaving the familiar world behind and entering a vast landscape filled with hidden paths, ancient secrets and unexplored places. It carries a sense of curiosity and excitement, imagining a journey where every new step could reveal something extraordinary. The atmosphere is adventurous and fantastical without becoming excessively dark or intimidating. There is a strong feeling of movement and discovery throughout the piece, balancing excitement with a sense of wonder. It could accompany a traveler crossing an unfamiliar landscape, a group of companions beginning an important quest, or a character discovering a mysterious world for the first time. Rather than focusing entirely on danger or conflict, the music emphasizes the excitement of exploration. The unknown is not necessarily something to fear — it is something waiting to be discovered. The track is designed to feel visual and narrative, allowing the listener to imagine forests, mountains, ancient ruins, hidden kingdoms, magical landscapes and distant horizons. Its cinematic character makes it suitable for fantasy adventures, animated films, games, trailers, storytelling projects and scenes involving exploration, discovery or an important journey. There is also a sense of optimism beneath the adventure. Even when the journey becomes uncertain, the music continues to move forward, suggesting courage, curiosity and the possibility of finding something wonderful beyond the next horizon. Fantasy Adventure is ultimately about the moment when the journey begins — when the familiar world ends, the unknown opens ahead, and the decision is made to keep moving forward. An adventure begins where the map ends. music instrumental ComedyMusicsoundtrack
    Cute Devi — Playful Brass Comedy
    Cute Devi is a playful and mischievous instrumental built around a lively brass band, creating a cheerful, humorous and slightly eccentric musical atmosphere. The music has the character of a theatrical comedy, where the brass instruments become part of the storytelling rather than simply providing a musical background. Short, lively phrases, unexpected musical gestures and energetic ensemble moments give the piece a sense of personality and playful mischief. There is something deliberately cheeky about the music. It feels as though a character has just walked into the room with an unusual plan, pretending to be completely innocent while clearly preparing some kind of trouble. The brass writing helps exaggerate these little moments, creating a lighthearted sense of comedy without becoming overly childish. The overall mood is fun, witty, energetic and charming, with a slightly quirky personality. It can work particularly well for scenes involving humorous characters, amusing situations, comic misunderstandings, playful mischief or unexpected events. Rather than relying on an overly cartoonish sound, the track uses the character and timing of the brass ensemble to create its humor. This gives it a theatrical quality that can fit both visual comedy and more sophisticated storytelling. Cute Devi could be suitable for comedy films, theatrical productions, animated projects, character introductions, humorous documentaries, commercials, playful lifestyle content, comedy sketches, children's stories with an adult-friendly musical approach, and scenes requiring a sense of lighthearted eccentricity. The music can also be imagined as the soundtrack to a slightly ridiculous but lovable character — someone who is always one step away from causing trouble, yet is impossible to dislike. At its heart, Cute Devi is about having fun with music. It doesn't take itself too seriously, and that is precisely where its charm comes from. A mischievous brass-band character piece with a wink, a smile, and just enough trouble waiting around the corner. music instrumental soundtrack PlayfulBrass ComedyMusic WhimsicalMusic BrassBand
    Glass Birds PART II — A Whimsical Musical Tale of Freedom
    Glass Birds PART II is a playful and theatrical instrumental inspired by the idea of an adult fairy tale: a flock of delicate glass birds living their entire lives inside a beautiful cage. Bright, witty and mischievous, the music presents this strange little world with a sense of humor rather than sadness. The birds are surrounded by beauty, comfort and glittering glass, yet they have never experienced the world beyond the bars. Their cage has become so familiar that they begin to treat confinement as something completely normal. The music moves like a theatrical musical, combining lively character, playful rhythms and a sense of exaggerated stage performance. Beneath its cheerful surface is a subtle satirical idea: how easily freedom can be forgotten when captivity becomes comfortable and familiar. Rather than presenting the story as a dark tragedy, the piece approaches it with irony and charm. The glass birds appear innocent, energetic and amusing, almost as if they are happily performing inside their own miniature theater. Their movements can feel slightly absurd, creating a contrast between the bright musical character and the deeper meaning behind the story. I imagined a colorful stage filled with sparkling glass, eccentric characters and exaggerated theatrical gestures. The birds might sing about how wonderful their cage is, proudly describe the beauty of their little world, and celebrate rules that they never thought to question. The result is intentionally playful, but there is always something slightly uncomfortable underneath the surface. Glass Birds PART II could work well for theatrical productions, musical theater, animated storytelling, dark comedy, whimsical films, character-driven scenes, satirical narratives, fantasy projects and visual stories that require a playful but intelligent sense of humor. The music is not intended to sound like children's music. Its playful character is presented through theatrical sophistication, irony and adult storytelling, creating the feeling of an unusual stage production or an eccentric modern fairy tale. At its core, this is a story about freedom, familiarity and the strange comfort of limitation — told through the cheerful voices of glass birds who may not even realize that they are trapped. A bright little musical about a beautiful cage, and the birds who have forgotten to ask why the door is closed. music vocal soundtrack CINEMATICMUSIC COMICMUSIC
    Fantasy Adventure — Into the Unknown
    Fantasy Adventure is an energetic and cinematic instrumental journey into a world of mystery, discovery and imagination. The music evokes the feeling of setting out on an unexpected adventure — leaving the familiar world behind and entering a vast landscape filled with hidden paths, ancient secrets and unexplored places. It carries a sense of curiosity and excitement, imagining a journey where every new step could reveal something extraordinary. The atmosphere is adventurous and fantastical without becoming excessively dark or intimidating. There is a strong feeling of movement and discovery throughout the piece, balancing excitement with a sense of wonder. It could accompany a traveler crossing an unfamiliar landscape, a group of companions beginning an important quest, or a character discovering a mysterious world for the first time. Rather than focusing entirely on danger or conflict, the music emphasizes the excitement of exploration. The unknown is not necessarily something to fear — it is something waiting to be discovered. music instrumental soundtrack master
    Glass Birds PART II — A Whimsical Musical Tale of Freedom
    Glass Birds PART II is a playful and theatrical instrumental inspired by the idea of an adult fairy tale: a flock of delicate glass birds living their entire lives inside a beautiful cage. Bright, witty and mischievous, the music presents this strange little world with a sense of humor rather than sadness. The birds are surrounded by beauty, comfort and glittering glass, yet they have never experienced the world beyond the bars. Their cage has become so familiar that they begin to treat confinement as something completely normal. The music moves like a theatrical musical, combining lively character, playful rhythms and a sense of exaggerated stage performance. Beneath its cheerful surface is a subtle satirical idea: how easily freedom can be forgotten when captivity becomes comfortable and familiar. Rather than presenting the story as a dark tragedy, the piece approaches it with irony and charm. The glass birds appear innocent, energetic and amusing, almost as if they are happily performing inside their own miniature theater. Their movements can feel slightly absurd, creating a contrast between the bright musical character and the deeper meaning behind the story. I imagined a colorful stage filled with sparkling glass, eccentric characters and exaggerated theatrical gestures. The birds might sing about how wonderful their cage is, proudly describe the beauty of their little world, and celebrate rules that they never thought to question. The result is intentionally playful, but there is always something slightly uncomfortable underneath the surface. music master vocal soundtrack
    She’s on Duty — Film Score

    Original music and music direction for the Korean feature film She’s on Duty. Responsible for composition, arrangement, music editing, and developing the musical direction to support the film’s narrative, characters, and dramatic pacing.

    https://www.youtube.com/@signalpattern

    Everyday Synergy -Organic Modern Piano, Guitar Music
    Everyday Synergy is a warm, natural and uplifting instrumental piece built around piano, acoustic guitar, bass, drums and subtle percussion. The music is designed to create a sense of human connection, positive movement and quiet optimism without becoming overly dramatic, sentimental or polished. At its heart, this is music about people, everyday moments and the feeling of moving forward. It has a light and approachable character, but it avoids sounding childish, overly cheerful or simplistic. The acoustic guitar brings an organic and human quality, while the piano adds warmth, clarity and emotional definition. Bass and drums provide a gentle sense of movement and stability, with percussion adding just enough rhythmic detail to keep the music alive. The arrangement remains deliberately restrained. Rather than filling every moment with layers, the instruments are given room to breathe and interact naturally. This allows the music to support a visual story instead of competing with it. The result is a track that can sit comfortably underneath dialogue, narration, interviews or natural sound while still giving a scene its own emotional identity. music instrumental soundtrack master
    Dark Psychology 01 — Minimal Psychological Tension
    A dark and minimalist cinematic tension piece built around subtle piano motifs and a restrained atmosphere. Quietly unsettling rather than overtly dramatic, it explores suspicion, uncertainty, hidden motives, and psychological pressure. Ideal for film, documentaries, crime stories, investigative scenes, and psychological drama.
    Flight of a Winter Bird — Emotional Piano Solo
    A delicate and emotional solo piano piece inspired by the quiet freedom of a winter bird in flight. Gentle, reflective, and bittersweet, with a cinematic sense of solitude and hope. Suitable for film, documentaries, emotional storytelling, memories, and contemplative visual scenes.
    Cinematic Documentary & Tension Music — Composer Portfolio
    A showcase of my original cinematic music created for film, documentaries, trailers, and visual storytelling. This portfolio piece demonstrates my approach to building atmosphere, tension, emotion, and narrative through music, with a focus on detailed production and cinematic sound. music CinematicMusic FilmComposer FilmScoring DocumentaryMusic TensionMusic Soundtrack Composer CinematicSound MusicProduction VisualStorytelling
    Last Protocol
    A powerful hybrid cinematic tension track combining intense strings, dramatic choir, and aggressive electric guitar. Dark, urgent, and escalating, it creates a sense of danger, confrontation, and impending crisis. Ideal for film, television, games, action sequences, trailers, investigative documentaries, crime stories, and high-stakes dramatic scenes. music instrumental soundtrack master DarkPsychology PsychologicalTension CinematicMusic FilmComposer FilmScore TensionMusic SuspenseMusic MinimalistMusic PianoMusic DocumentaryMusic CrimeMusic ThrillerMusic CinematicSound MusicProduction
    S Diary — Original Film Score

    Original music and music direction for the Korean feature film S Diary. I composed and arranged music designed to support the film’s characters, emotional development, and narrative flow, shaping the musical atmosphere to work naturally with the visual storytelling.

    https://www.youtube.com/@signalpattern