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- Marking its 7th anniversary, OCI Dream Ensemble continues to support the professional independence of musicians with disabilities and create social value through music

- From classical masterpieces by Moszkowski and Mendelssohn to K-pop hits by BTS and AKMU—bringing classical and contemporary music together

- Under the theme “As We Play Autumn Together,” the ensemble delivered an inspiring evening of music filled with hope and emotion

Seoul, October 23, 2026 — OCI Holdings announced that it successfully hosted the 4th regular concert of the OCI Dream Ensemble, titled “As We Play Autumn Together,” at Prugio Hall in Jung-gu, Seoul, on October 22. The concert was attended by more than 200 OCI Group employees and their family members.

OCI Dream Ensemble is a classical music group established in 2019 by OCI Dream, OCI Group's designated standard workplace for persons with disabilities. The ensemble was founded to support young musicians with disabilities in pursuing artistic independence and professional careers as performing artists.

Jointly hosted by OCI Holdings and OCI Dream and organized by the Seoul Nanum Music Group, this year's concert was held under the theme “As We Play Autumn Together.” Since the ensemble's establishment, the Seoul Nanum Music Group, led by CEO and Music Director Jae-young Bae, has provided systematic training and guidance to enhance the musicians' artistic capabilities.

The ensemble presented a diverse 90-minute program divided into two parts, delivering melodies of hope and inspiration to the audience.

The first half featured classical works, including Moritz Moszkowski's Spanish Dances, Johann Joachim Quantz's Sonata for Two Recorders, Felix Mendelssohn's Concert Pieces for Two Clarinets, and Anton Arensky's Piano Trio No. 1.

The second half offered a blend of familiar classical favorites and contemporary Korean popular music. The ensemble performed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik and Dmitri Shostakovich's Waltz No. 2, alongside AKMU's “Joy, Sorrow, A Beautiful Heart,” BTS's “Dynamite,” and Moon-hee Shin's “Beautiful Country.” Reinterpreted through the ensemble's warm and distinctive musical style, the performances received an enthusiastic response from the audience.

Ji-hyun Lee, CEO of OCI Dream, said, “As OCI Dream Ensemble celebrates its seventh anniversary, our members, each with their own unique personalities and stories, have developed a distinctive sound by supporting one another and performing in harmony. We will continue to provide structured support and meaningful opportunities for growth to help talented musicians with disabilities establish themselves as professional performing artists.”

Meanwhile, OCI Dream continues to foster artists with disabilities and create tailored employment opportunities as a designated standard workplace for persons with disabilities. The company plans to further expand its initiatives to create social value through arts and culture.