Who is NewJeans Monk? "Nirvana is Rock and Roll" - Buddhism's Hip New Face

Hosted by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, this exhibition, under the slogan 'Fun Buddhism,' showcases Buddhist crafts, Buddhist attire such as monk's robes, temple cuisine, and Buddhist art.

They are also running a special exhibition introducing various mind cultivation methods for the MZ generation, including one-on-one consultations with monks on how to practice meditation in daily life.

Throughout the exhibition, you can find a 'hip' sensibility that captures the attention of younger generations. There was even a monk who engaged the audience by playing singing bowls to the music of a DJ.

People who saw the video expressed their surprise, leaving comments like, "This Buddhist event is a huge hit," "I never knew Buddhism could be this hip," and "Isn't this truly an open religion?"

Yoon Sung-ho is gaining popularity as DJ 'New Jin Monk,' who blends electronic dance music with Buddhist chants. It is known that he received the Dharma name 'New Jin' (NEW 進) last year after receiving precepts from Venerable Oshim at Jogye Temple.

The name signifies 'moving forward to newness.' Particularly at the networking party titled 'Even Nirvana is Fun,' DJ New Jin Monk's appearance drew an enthusiastic response. New Jin Monk is actually comedian Yoon Sung-ho.

Dressed in an outfit reminiscent of a monk's robe, he took the stage with a shaved head and headphones on. Yoon Sung-ho played EDM music with Buddhist scriptures remixed into it, shouting phrases like, "This too shall pass, this too shall pass. Overcome suffering and attain Nirvana," and "Even Nirvana is fun." He even got into the groove and danced in a gesture of folded hands.

Netizens reacted with comments like, "This is the most wholesome club ever," "Buddhism is so hip. They're having fun and keeping it to themselves," "The current state of K-Buddhism," "True Buddha-hands-up (Buddhism slang for "awesome")," and "Open Buddhism."