“Tenor Kyuyoung Lee’s beautiful, ringing tone and emotional sincerity lit up the stage, leaving the audience visibly moved. His sound doesn’t just impress—it connects.”
— New York Times, review of LA Korean Cultural Center Gala Concert, April 2015
“Lee brought quiet strength and vocal elegance to the role of Alfredo in La Traviata. His tenor voice—lyrical, clear, and effortlessly expressive—carried both the youthful passion and aching vulnerability of the character”
— The Boston Globe, review of Boston University Opera Institute’s La Traviata, Fall 2019
“In a festival filled with talent, the four male ensemble—Mr. Lee, Mr. Kim, Mr. Contreras, and Mr. Yi—delivered a standout performance marked by sharp character work and vocal precision. The group brought clarity, wit, and refined vocal artistry to Kurt Weill’s The Seven Deadly Sins, balancing musical finesse with just the right dose of theatrical humor.”
— Aspen Music Journal, Summer 2013
“Tenor Kyuyoung Lee’s artistry transcends language. In Handel’s Messiah with Korean Korean Christian Choir and Orchestra, his solo shined with clarity and grace—bringing depth and dignity to the stage”
— The Korea Times, Weekend Performance Review, Winter 2023
“Lee’s interpretation of Stephen Hough’s Other Love Songs was at once intimate and powerful. His expressive phrasing and delicate tone gave the piece a fresh perspective.”
— The Music Academy Chronicle, Fellows Recital Review, August 2017