Kim Soohyeon

Preparations for the upcoming birthday of Buddha at a temple, in Seoul A man prays in front of a statue of Buddha, as lotus lanterns with prayer petitions are reflected on a window, ahead of Vesak Day, the birthday of Buddha, at Jogyesa temple in Seoul, South Korea, April 24, 2025.

A buddhist believer looks back while waiting for a lotus lantern parade in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha in Seoul A buddhist believer looks back while waiting for a lotus lantern parade in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha in Seoul, South Korea, May 20, 2023. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon

Lotus Lantern Parade and EDM party in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha in Seoul Wearing a traditional Buddhist robe, South Korean comedian Yoon Sung-ho, known as NewJeansNim, get people pumped up for an EDM party with the teachings of Buddha, in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha in Seoul, South Korea, May 12, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon

Lotus Lantern Parade and EDM party in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha in Seoul Wearing a traditional Buddhist robe, South Korean comedian Yoon Sung-ho, known as NewJeansNim, get people pumped up for an EDM party with the teachings of Buddha, in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha in Seoul, South Korea, May 12, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon

Lotus Lantern Parade and EDM party in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha in Seoul Wearing a traditional Buddhist robe, South Korean comedian Yoon Sung-ho, known as NewJeansNim, get people pumped up for an EDM party with the teachings of Buddha, in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha in Seoul, South Korea, May 12, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon

Lotus Lantern parade and EDM party in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha in Seoul Wearing a traditional Buddhist robe, South Korean comedian Youn Sung-ho, known as NewJeansNim, get people pumped up for an electronic dance music (EDM) party with the teachings of Buddha, in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha in Seoul, South Korea, May 12, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon

Lotus Lantern Parade and EDM party in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha in Seoul Wearing a traditional Buddhist robe, South Korean comedian Yoon Sung-ho, known as NewJeansNim, preforms an EDM DJing with the teachings of Buddha, in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha in Seoul, South Korea, May 12, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon

Lotus Lantern parade and EDM party in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha in Seoul People cheer as they watch an electronic dance music (EDM) party with the teachings of Buddha, hosted by NewJeansNim, in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha in Seoul, South Korea, May 12, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon

Preparations for the upcoming birthday of Buddha at a temple, in Seoul A worker attaches prayer petitions to lotus lanterns in preparation for the upcoming Vesak Day, the birthday of Buddha, at Jogyesa temple in Seoul, South Korea, April 24, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A mother holds candles as she prays for her child's success in the annual College Scholastic Ability Test, at a Buddhist temple in Seoul A mother holds candles as she prays for her child's success in the annual College Scholastic Ability Test, at a Buddhist temple in Seoul, South Korea, November 14, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Soo-Hyeon TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Lotus Lantern parade in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha, in Seoul Kids march with lanterns during a Lotus Lantern parade in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha, in Seoul, South Korea, April 26, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Lotus Lantern Parade and EDM party in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha in Seoul Buddhist believers holding a lantern during a Lotus Lantern parade in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha in Seoul, South Korea, May 12, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon

Lotus Lantern parade in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha, in Seoul Buddhist believers march with lanterns during a Lotus Lantern parade in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha, in Seoul, South Korea, April 26, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon

Lotus Lantern parade in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha, in Seoul Buddhist believers marching with lanterns are reflected on a building window during a Lotus Lantern parade in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha, in Seoul, South Korea, April 26, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon

Lotus Lantern parade in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha, in Seoul Lion mask dancers perform in front of people during a Lotus Lantern parade in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha, in Seoul, South Korea, April 26, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon