William Youn (b. 1982) has been recognized as one of the most promising and unique pianist of the young generation. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Youn began playing the piano at the age of six. After his studies in Korea and at the Walnut Hill School in Boston, Youn went on to study in Hannover, Germany, where he finished his musical education. From 2006 to 2009, Youn was awarded a scholarship to study at the renowned nternational Piano Academy at Lake Como where he worked with musicians such as Andreas Staier and Menahem Pressler. Youn is a prizewinner at international competitions such as the Cleveland International Competition, the Concorso Alessandro Casagrande, the Shanghai Piano Competition, and was a finalist at the Busoni Competition, and the Concours Reine Elisabeth, Brussels. Since his debut with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of eleven, he has appeared regularly as a soloist with Orchestras such as the Cleveland Orchestra, the Staatsorchester Halle, the Belgian National Orchestra, and the Toronto Philharmonia, and has performed in world's most prestigious venues including the Lincoln Center (New York City), the Disney Hall (LA), the Palau de la Musica (Barcelona), and the Auditorio Nacional (Madrid).

Sony BMG Korea has released several recordings of him, including the Schumann Piano Concerto with the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra.