[Video] Samsung Brings Chopin’s Nocturne to Galaxy as New One UI 9 Ringtone

Performed by pianist Yekwon Sunwoo, Frédéric Chopin’s “Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2” adds a lyrical dimension to everyday life. Sunwoo became the first Korean to win the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2017 and holds the record for the most international competition wins by a Korean pianist. More than 190 years after Chopin composed the piece, Sunwoo offers a fresh interpretation that can now be heard on the latest Galaxy devices.

▲ Behind-the-scenes footage of the Chopin nocturne ringtone recording

Chopin’s Nocturne for One UI 9

Samsung’s choice of Chopin’s “Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2” as a new ringtone carries special significance. To celebrate the release of One UI 9, Samsung selected the piece from Chopin’s Op. 9 — a fitting nod to the shared number. Long cherished worldwide for its serene melody and delicate emotional expression, the nocturne lends itself naturally to alarms that start the day and ringtones that signal incoming calls.

The new nocturne ringtone debuts with One UI 9 on Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8.

▲ Yekwon Sunwoo

Capturing Chopin for Galaxy

The recording took place at Samsung Galaxy Sound Studios, located at Samsung Seoul R&D Campus — the very space where Galaxy’s sound identity is shaped.

Byeong Joon Hwang and Young Jae Jang of Sound Mirror Korea — who have collaborated with Samsung on several projects — oversaw the recording and mixing, carefully preserving the nuances of the performance. Master piano technician Hyungu Kang refined the instrument’s tone, ensuring clarity and precision in every note.

“The warm piano tone and the acoustics of the studio made it an ideal setting for performing the nocturne,” said Sunwoo. “It was meaningful to bring the comfort and timeless emotion of classical music to Galaxy devices used by people around the world.”

▲ Sunwoo performs Chopin’s nocturne.

A Classical Touch to Everyday Life

More than a simple alert, the new ringtone carries the lingering emotion of classical music into the devices people turn to throughout the day. This connection reflects Galaxy’s philosophy of delivering sound experiences that extend beyond the device itself.

“The nocturne evokes the stillness of the night, and we wanted its gentle resonance to weave naturally into the rhythms of the day,” said Myoung Woo Nam, Principal Sound Designer, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “We hope that encountering classical music in everyday life will create special moments for users.”

Samsung will continue to apply a consistent sound philosophy across its products to enhance the user experience and further expand Galaxy’s distinctive sound identity.