"Promotion is the Key in 'Heungbo is the Highlight' - Renowned Singer Cha Bok-soon

The Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province National Gugak Center, which is leading the future of traditional arts, will present the second stage of the 2025 second half Thursday regular performance series 'Five Colors of Sounds II' at the Myeongin Hall of the Korean Sound Culture Center on the 25th at 7:30 pm.

The first stage will open with 'Heungbo is the Highlight' by Lee Chung-heon, a senior member. 'Heungbo is the Highlight' depicts Heungbo visiting his brother Nolbo's house to beg for food due to starvation, only to be met with harsh treatment and crying, expressing sadness in a humorous and entertaining way.

Next, Han Dan-young, a junior member, will sing 'Chunhyangga is the Highlight.' This scene portrays the separation of Chunhyang and Lee, evoking deep emotions of sorrow in parting, a well-loved scene from the Chunhyangga that resonates with audiences of all ages.

The third performance will be 'Simcheongga is the Highlight' by Choi Sam-soon, a senior member. This scene depicts Sim Bongsa grieving for his daughter Simcheong, who left to become a kisaeng, expressing his guilt and sorrow at the Tarubi by the river, stimulating tears with a mix of sorrow and emotion.

The fourth stage will feature 'Jeokbyeokga is the Highlight' by Director Cha Bok-soon, depicting a feast where Jojo encourages the soldiers before the Battle of Jeokbyeok, expressing the soldiers' longing and sorrow for their families left behind. Director Cha Bok-soon effectively conveys the soldiers' resentment with restrained sounds, touching the hearts of the audience.

The final performance will be adorned with 'Sugungga is the Highlight.' 'Sugungga' portrays a scene where the Star Governor comes to the mainland to find a rabbit's liver to cure the Dragon King's illness, marveling at the beautiful scenery of the new world, with Senior Kim Do-hyun delivering lively and elegant sounds.

On the day of the performance, senior actors Park Chu-woo and Park Jong-ho will appear as guest performers, harmonizing with the singers."