Daeun Joung

Daeun Joung joined Norwegian National Ballet 2 in autumn 2026.

Prior to this, she performed roles including Nikiya in La Bayadère and the title role in Paquita, and has danced soloist excerpts from Talisman and Don Quixote at various gala performances. Her classical repertoire also includes the Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker, choreographed by Yong Geol Kim.

Her contemporary repertoire includes Human by James Sutherland and Mondrian by JHI Ballet Creative.

Joung is from South Korea. She received her early training at Yewon School in Seoul before continuing her ballet studies at The City Ballet in Seoul.

She has received numerous awards at national and international competitions, including first prizes at the Korea International Ballet Competition (KIBC) and the Tanzolymp International Dance Competition in Berlin. She has also been recognized in contemporary dance competitions and several other international contests. Following the distinction she received at the Budapest Ballet Grand Prix, she was invited to join Den Norske Opera & Ballett’s young talent programme for dancers.