Minjee Yoon

Born in Incheon, South Korea, cellist Minjee Yoon brings warmth, elegance, and expressive depth to the concert stage and to life’s most meaningful occasions.

She holds a Bachelor of Music and an Artist Diploma, earned in South Korea and Canada. Since moving to Canada, Min Jee has built a diverse professional career, performing as a section cellist with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra and as principal cellist with the Vancouver Island Symphony. She has also performed as a regular substitute cellist with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Victoria Symphony, Vancouver Opera, Kamloops Symphony, and Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra. In 2027, Min Jee will begin her appointment as principal cellist of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra.

Alongside her orchestral work, Min Jee has performed chamber music with Allegra Chamber orchestra, Vetta Chamber Music and the Alderwood Ensemble, and has taken part in contemporary opera projects with Opera Unbound. She also performed in Candlelight concerts in Vancouver and many other cities across British Columbia.

Her musical work also extends to weddings, private celebrations, and special events. Whether on the concert stage or at an intimate gathering, she brings expressive artistry and a thoughtful touch to every performance.