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Estonian Athlete Dares Seoul Sky: 120m Highline Stunt
1 Oct
Summary
- Jaan Roose attempts a 160-meter highline walk 120 meters high.
- The stunt takes place near Seoul's historic Gwanghwamun palace.
- Roose was inspired by Korea's traditional jultagi tightrope walking.
Estonian aerial athlete Jaan Roose is set to perform a breathtaking slackline stunt in Seoul this Thursday. He will traverse a 160-meter long highline suspended 120 meters above the city, near the iconic Gwanghwamun palace. Roose, a celebrated three-time slackline world champion, will walk a narrow polyester ribbon suspended between two buildings.
His decision to perform this urban high-risk feat in Seoul was inspired by a visit in 2022. During that trip, Roose encountered jultagi, Korea's traditional and UNESCO-recognized form of tightrope walking, known for its blend of acrobatics, comedy, and music.
Roose has previously captivated audiences with similar dramatic urban performances, including a 185-meter walk between Qatar's Iconic Towers and a recent 14.7km traverse over the Danube in Slovakia. He also completed a challenging slackline across the Strait of Messina earlier this year.
Spectators in Seoul are expected to gather in large numbers to watch Roose's performance, scheduled for two separate times if weather conditions are favorable. The stunt will be postponed if wind speeds exceed safety thresholds, with current forecasts indicating suitable light breezes.
