Seungyong Chang

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Lecture on “Amedeo Modigliani” from the program “Between Paintings and Scenes: Bridging with Humanities”

Hello,

Yesterday, I gave the first lecture to the citizens of Yangju City as part of the program “Between Paintings and Scenes: Bridging with Humanities,” hosted by Yangju City.

The theme of the first lecture was “Amedeo Modigliani,” part of my signature content titled “The Great and Immortal Painters’ Stories”, which I have presented in numerous online/offline lectures and publications.

The second lecture, scheduled for next week, is as follows:

1. Program Title: Between Paintings and Scenes: Bridging with Humanities

2. Program Theme: Visual Arts – The Power of Cinema

3. Lecture Topic: Vincent van Gogh, The Great and Immortal Painters’ Stories

4. Date & Time: 10:00 AM; September 23, 2025

5. Venue: Yangju City Art Studio, 1st Floor (103-1, Gwon-yul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju City, Kyunggi-Do, South Korea)

6. Inquiries: 031-8082-4246

Thank you.

Sunday, September 14, 2025

“Ori Fenua”, Tahitian folk song

How are you?

The music I created this week is “Tahitian folk song.”

Song title: Ori Fenua

Genre: Tahitian folk song

Creator/Ownership/Copyright: Seungyong Chang (Steve J) & J Music

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCdCgl8p7A4

YouTube Shorts

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7y6S-RrJl44

Thank you.

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Now Available: “Paul Gauguin” Audiobook – The Great and Immortal Painters’ Stories, vol. 4

Hello!

I'm excited to share that the audiobook “The Great and Immortal Painters’ Stories: vol. 4 – Paul Gauguin” (Korean version) has officially published by J Books & Media and is now available at Kyobo Books, Aladin, Yes24.(You can view “Millie’s Library” in the app).

This story was first released as a print book when I began my journey as a writer. Later, after J Books & Media—which I founded—reacquired the rights, the content was updated and published as an ebook. Now, it has been published as an audiobook, narrated by an AI voice actor.

The audiobook explores Paul Gauguin’s life, introduces films inspired by his life & legacy, and features music that resonates with his story and artistic spirit.

Check out the audiobook at the links below and experience Gauguin’s journey in a whole new way.

Kyobo Books

https://ebook-product.kyobobook.co.kr/dig/epd/ebook/E000011935627

Aladin

https://www.aladin.co.kr/shop/wproduct.aspx?ItemId=372029038

Yes24

https://www.yes24.com/product/goods/153636174

Thank you.

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Upcoming Art Lecture hosted by Yangju City

Hello,

I'm excited to share that I’ll be giving two special art lectures this month as part of the “Between Paintings and Scenes: Bridging with Humanities” program hosted by Yangju City.

About the Program:

1. Reinterpret the artistic worlds of Jang Wook-jin and Min Bok-jin through art and film, cultivating a deeper sense of humanities in everyday life.

2. Encourage participants to create their own narratives through visual arts, using painting and film as central themes.

The program brings together art and film professionals and visual artists to:

1. Expand creative thinking through visual arts

2. Support participants in discovering the joy of artistic expression

3. Offer hands-on experiences that deepen understanding of the artistic process

My Lectures:

Under the theme “Visual Arts – The Power of Cinema”, I’ll be presenting two sessions based on my signature lecture series and book “The Great and Immortal Painters’ Stories.”

Lecture Schedule:

1. Sep 16 (Tue), 10:00 AM

The Great and Immortal Painters’ Stories: Amedeo Modigliani

2. Sep 23 (Tue), 10:00 AM

The Great and Immortal Painters’ Stories: Vincent van Gogh

Venue:

Yangju City Art Studio, 1st Floor

103-1, Gwon-yul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju City (Ilyeong-ri)

Inquiries: 031-8082-4246

I hope to see you there!!!

Thank you.

Monday, September 8, 2025

“Édouard Manet” Online Lecture Now Available

Hello!

I’m excited to announce that my new online lecture is now available on CLASSU!

This newly released lecture is the third installment of Season 2 of “The Great and Immortal Painters’ Stories”, and it features the artist Édouard Manet.

Édouard Manet was a French modernist painter, one of the first great modern artists of the 19th century, and a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism. His early masterworks, “The Luncheon on the Grass” and “Olympia”, caused great controversy with both critics and the Academy of Fine Arts, but soon were praised by progressive artists as the breakthrough acts to the new style, Impressionism. These works, along with others, are considered watershed paintings that mark the start of modern art.

In this lecture, I explore Manet’s life and works, introduce films featuring Manet, and recommend music to enhance the visual experience of his art. The course includes a visual appreciation of 132 works by Manet, accompanied by the recommended music.

Here are the details of the course:

Title: The Great and Immortal Painters’ Stories: Édouard Manet

Preview

Duration: 00:01:18
Content:

Profile

Lecture 1

Duration: 00:15:26
Content:

Profile
Life (Chronologically)

Lecture 2

Duration: 00:12:42
Content:

Artwork Commentary
Introduction to Films featuring Manet
Music Recommendations for Appreciating Manet’s Work

Lecture 3

Duration: 00:33:40
Content:

Appreciation of 132 Works by Manet

By visiting the link below, you can find more detailed information and receive a discount when you register for the course:

https://classu.co.kr/me/19190

You can also find my previous lectures at the following links:

The Great and Immortal Painters’ Stories: Marc Chagall
https://www.classu.co.kr/class/classDetail/1018890

The Great and Immortal Painters’ Stories: Henri Matisse
https://classu.co.kr/me/18627

The Great and Immortal Painters’ Stories: Season 1
https://me2.do/GlmZycoS

Interesting Art Stories

https://me2.do/5AfeMi6N

Thank you.

Sunday, September 7, 2025

New Horror Novel “The Crimson Veil” — Now Available

Hello,

Over the years, I have been writing fiction manuscripts whenever time allowed, and starting this year, I have begun organizing and completing them for publication. As a result, I have published four volumes in the Modigliani novel series to date.

My writing has primarily focused on music, art, and film. In particular, my books about film have introduced art films centered on composers and painters. However, beyond art films, I’ve always enjoyed a wide range of genres—among them, horror films have held a special place in my heart.

Building on this long-standing interest, I plan to complete and publish a series of horror novels, based on manuscripts I’ve written over the years. The first installment of this new series is the horror novel “The Crimson Veil”, which has now been published and is available worldwide—in eBook, paperback, and audiobook formats—on Amazon and other major online bookstores.

Inspired by the atmosphere and visual language of classic Italian horror films, “The Crimson Veil” is set in a remote art school in Europe. The story follows the strange and unsettling experiences of a protagonist who arrives there, gradually drawing readers into a surreal world where art and madness, hallucination and reality blur together.

I invite you to step into this story, where haunting beauty and chilling suspense coexist.

Below are links to several retailers where “The Crimson Veil” is currently available. (Click to access the corresponding store.)

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Crimson-Veil-Seungyong-Chang-ebook/dp/B0FP88VQ3C?

Barnes & Noble

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-crimson-veil-seungyong-chang/1148150977?ean=2940182517461

Kobo

https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/the-crimson-veil-1?sId=d184a00a-ba38-4a7c-aa26-149eef0271bc&ssId=UFci1asoT0KK7RERTAgFv&cPos=1

Smashwords Store

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1843555

Everand

https://www.everand.com/book/908879021/The-Crimson-Veil