Young Sun Choi, a pianist hailing from South Korea, embarked on her piano journey at the tender age of six. Her musical odyssey began at Yewon School, and later at Seoul Arts School, under the tutelage of Jung Won Moon. Continuing her pursuit of musical excellence, she furthered her studies at Seoul National University, where she was awarded a prestigious national scholarship by the Korean government. Young Sun Choi graduated summa cum laude from Seoul National University, having earned a bachelor's degree in piano and musicology. Her piano studies were enriched under the guidance of Aviram Reichert, while her exploration of musicology was nurtured by Hee-Sook Oh.

In 2018, Young Sun Choi made a move to the United States, where she attained a master's degree in music from IU Jacobs School of Music. She currently continues her educational journey as a doctoral student at the same institution, under the mentorship of Arnaldo Cohen. Additionally, Choi serves as an associate instructor in the piano department at the Jacobs School of Music.

          Young Sun Choi's remarkable talent has earned her numerous accolades on the international stage. Notably, she emerged as the first prize winner of the 26th Rina Sala Gallo Monza International Piano Competition and has claimed top honors in prestigious competitions such as the Bösendorfer USASU International Piano Competition, American International Paderewski Piano Competition, Franz Schubert and Modern Music International Chamber Music Competition, and Lyon International Piano Competition. Her dedication to her craft has been recognized through scholarships, including the Mildred E. Allen Memorial Piano Award from Indianapolis Matinee Musicale, as well as the Ham Merit Award and O'Meara Merit Award from the National Society of Arts and Letters in the United States.

          Young Sun Choi's artistry has graced the stages of renowned orchestras worldwide, including the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Korean Broadcasting System Symphony Orchestra, Prime Philharmonic Orchestra, Kazan Chamber Orchestra "La Primavera," and the Indiana University Symphony Orchestra. As a member of Trio Unio, she has enchanted audiences with piano trio recitals at diverse venues, among them the Alpensia Concert Hall in PyeongChang.