Michael Evans Visits South Korea to Collaborate with Local Artists on 'Elara' Korean Edition

Michael Evans, an American author and founder of USPA Nationwide Security, is visiting South Korea this week to meet with local artists involved in the Korean edition of his new work, 'Elara'.

The Korean edition of 'Elara' features contributions from singer-songwriters DIA, Seung Hee, and the family project band Kim's Note.

Evans believes that the involvement of Korean artists plays a crucial role in expanding the reach to Asian audiences. He stated, "The success of what we are achieving is thanks to the voices that stand with mine," highlighting the significance of the Korean contributors.

DIA, who previously narrated the Korean audiobook of 'The REAL Matrix Reloaded', has been instrumental in shaping the emotional tone of the Korean editions. She expressed her hope that women who have experienced hardships could find solace in her voice during the recording. DIA continues her involvement with the Korean edition of 'Elara'.

Seung Hee joined the project through a solo collaboration video with Evans, bringing a sense of quiet healing to the Korean edition with her restrained emotions and stable tone.

Kim's Note, a family project band, contributes to the texture and atmosphere of the Korean edition's sound. Their involvement aligns with 'Elara's' concept of a two-part series where a mother and daughter read the same story from their perspectives.

Internationally, Zhang Miaomiao is involved in the Chinese edition, and Ruby in the Vietnamese edition. Artists from Cambodia, India, Pakistan, Ukraine, and other countries are also participating in the production of various language editions.

Evans views this as more than just translation, but as a dialogue between cultures. 'Elara' is designed as a two-part series allowing a mother and daughter to read the same story from their perspectives, aiming for a global release this fall.


Byungdoo Kim, TenAsia Reporter tenten@tenasia.co.kr