“I could tell that the moment Giselle first met Albrecht in the ballet 'Giselle,' the instant I looked into Min-cheol’s eyes, he was already inside the story. He is an amazing dancer who not only has outstanding technique but also creates genuine chemistry with his partner onstage.” Maria Khoreva, 26, a first soloist with Russia’s Mariinsky Ballet, spoke highly of fellow company member and Korean ballet dancer Jeon Min-cheol, 22, during a press conference for the 19th Seoul International Ballet Festival (K-Ballet World) held Monday at Grand Mercure Imperial Palace Seoul Gangnam. The two dancers have shared the stage in productions including "Romeo and Juliet," "Giselle," "Swan Lake" and "La Fille du Pharaon." “For me, the story is more important than whether my partner can technically hold me firmly,” Khoreva said. “Min-cheol genuinely wants to tell his own, unique story.” She added, “Korean dancers, both men and women, are now at the highest level.” Khoreva will perform alongside Makar Mikhalkin, a soloist with Russia’s Bolshoi Ballet, at the festival’s opening ga