The Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province National Gugak Center (Director Yoo Young-dae, hereinafter referred to as the Gugak Center) will present the "Thursday Regular Gukak Performance" in the second half of 2025 from the 11th to November 27th for a total of 5 free performances. The performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Hall of Masters of the Korean Sound Culture Center.
The performances in the second half of the year have been prepared as stages that continue the tradition, harmonize tradition and modernity to create new future values. On the 11th, the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Intangible Cultural Heritage
will be presented, and on the 25th, the Changgeukdan will present . On October 16th, the Orchestra will present , and on November 13th, there will be a joint performance of three arts titled . Finally, on the 27th, the Dance Troupe will decorate the finale with .
On the 11th, a special stage will feature the representative female singers who continue the tradition of Pansori, Jang Mun-hee and Kim Se-mi, performing the Simcheongga, a masterpiece of the two renowned singers. The performance will also feature the national intangible cultural heritage Pansori master Cho Yong-bok.
Jang Mun-hee is a descendant of Yi Nalchi, one of the Eight Masters of the late Joseon period, and she inherited her voice from her niece and aunt, the renowned singer Yi Il-ju. Known for her innate vocal tone and poignant voice, she will deliver deep emotions of Pansori through the Simcheongga in this performance.
Having won the 30th Jeonju Daesaseupnori Singing Competition Master Division (Presidential Award), Jang Won is actively engaged in various activities as the head of the Changgeukdan at the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province National Gugak Center, being the holder of the Pansori Simcheongga, an intangible cultural heritage of Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province.
Kim Se-mi, on the other hand, continues the lineage of her grandfather, the renowned singer Hong Jeong-taek, and her grandmother, the renowned singer Kim Yu-ang. Known for her solid vocal skills and elegant vocal tone, she received training from Hong Jeong-taek (Sugungga) and Oh Jeong-suk (Chunhyangga, Simcheongga, Heungboga). In this performance, she will showcase the essence of Pansori through the Simcheongga, from the Tarubi to the Bangatarang.
Having won the 28th National Pansori Singing Competition (currently the Republic of Korea Chunhyang Gugak Festival) Master Division (Presidential Award), Kim Se-mi continues her diverse activities as the head of the Changgeukdan at the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province National Gugak Center, being the holder of the Pansori Sugungga, an intangible cultural heritage of Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province.
The Dongchoje Simcheongga, created by the renowned singer Kim Yeon-soo, is a sound that combines the strengths of various Pansori singers, characterized by its dramatic structure and intricate nuances.
This performance is rated for ages 8 and above. Tickets can be reserved through the Gugak Center's website from 1 p.m. a week before each performance. The tickets are free, and any remaining seats can be obtained on a first-come, first-served basis at the venue.
