World champion highline athlete turns Seoul's skyline into high-altitude stage
High above the bustling thoroughfares of central Seoul, the gap between two prominent high-rises will transform into an extraordinary arena this fall. On Thursday, Estonian aerial athlete Jaan Roose will step onto a narrow polyester ribbon stretched 120 meters above Gwanghwamun, crossing a 160-meter highline suspended between the Koreana Hotel and the Dong-A Media Center in Korea’s first urban…
In the heart of Seoul, a towering feat is set to unfold this fall. Estonian aerial athlete Jaan Roose will take to a 120-meter highline, stretching between the Koreana Hotel and the Dong-A Media Center, transforming the city skyline into an extraordinary high-altitude stage. Unlike the precision of tightrope walking, slacklining—Roose's chosen discipline—relies on a flexible, taut webbing that allows for dynamic movements like flips and spins.
Sponsored by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and orchestrated by Red Bull Korea, the event will showcase Roose's world-class skills in two sessions: one at 1:00 p.m. and another at 4:00 p.m. For the three-time world champion, known for his historic 3.6-kilometer crossing over Italy’s Strait of Messina, this performance carries personal significance.
Roose has experienced jultagi, a traditional Korean tightrope performance that is honored as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, giving this aerial spectacle a unique cultural resonance.
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