The 전통공연예술진흥재단 is set to 개최 the '2026 신진국악실험무대' from August 15 to September 10 at the Gwangmu Stage, located within the Traditional 공연 Arts Creative Center. This 사업 aims to discover and foster the 차세대 of gukak (Korean traditional 문화) 국악인. A total of 24 emerging gukak teams will 참가, presenting a diverse 공연 repertoire that spans both traditional and 현대적 gukak forms.
The 'Emerging Gukak Artists' Experimental Stage': A Gateway for Next-Generation Talent
The '신진국악실험무대' is a 사업 organized and 개최 by the 전통공연예술진흥재단. It has become a premier 등용문 for discovering and nurturing aspiring 국악인 by supporting their repertoire development and 공연 활동. This year's event will take place from August 15 to September 10 at the Gwangmu Stage, Traditional 공연 Arts Creative Center, featuring 24 teams that will present fresh and experimental 공연.
Distinguishing itself from other support programs for young 국악인, this 사업 clearly separates and supports both traditional and creative gukak disciplines. Furthermore, it actively promotes balanced 성장 across the entire gukak 문화 사업 by specifically selecting and supporting regional artistic groups, thereby expanding 공연 opportunities for local 국악인.
From Pansori to Original Music Dramas: A Diverse Showcase of Traditional Vocal and Instrumental Music
The '2026 신진국악실험무대' will open on August 15 with Kang Na-hyun's 완창 of Gangsan-je Simcheongga Pansori. The 성악 section will then feature six teams: Gayageum Byeongchang Group MEAN, blending gayageum byeongchang (traditional gayageum playing accompanied by singing) with 민속음악; Jang Myung-seo, presenting the elegance of yeochang gagok (female 성악 lyric songs); Han, 연주 Sugungga Pansori; Jangakwon Aksadeul, who combine acting and gukak; East Sound Online, offering a 현대적 재해석 of Bongsan Talchum (a traditional 공연); and Udeum, showcasing the unique melodies of Gyeonggi pungnyu (traditional 민속음악 from Gyeonggi province).
In the traditional 기악 section, Ensemble Modam will present 정악 and 산조 공연 featuring gayageum (a traditional Korean plucked zither) and daegeum (large bamboo flute). Kim Ran-hee and Yu Seo-jeong will 연주 Saegarakbyeolgok and 변주 on gayageum, ajaeng (bowed zither), and string 산조. Finally, Traditional 민속음악 Group Bobbi will bring together 민속음악 from the Gyeonggi, Seodo, and Namdo regions, offering 관객 the profound beauty of traditional gukak 공연.
Modern Interpretations and Fusion: A Showcase of Creative Instrumental Music, Dance, and Yeonhui
The creative 기악 section will feature a diverse array of 공연. Sai & Ahn will present an omnibus music drama integrating acting, pansori, 무용, and 연희 (traditional Korean 공연 arts). Park Ju-hwa will offer creative yanggeum (dulcimer) 공연 based on Jeju 민속음악 and shamanic rhythms. Geomungo Trio Su will reconfigure 정악 and 민속음악 around the geomungo (a six-stringed zither). Kim Hyun-kyung will extend traditional elements into 현대적 forms, while Park Pil-gu will combine the ajaeng with various other instruments. Kim Young-seo promises cinematic melodies, and Heo Bo-ri will convey a message of 희망 through Pansori Heungboga 공연.
In the 무용 section, 관객 will encounter Sung Hoon-mo, who continues ancestral 무용 traditions; Lee Hyun-ji, reflecting contemporary trends in traditional 무용; Park Jeong-hyun, presenting heartfelt traditional 공연; and Yoon Chae-eun, who expresses the depth of traditional 무용 through the 'aesthetics of ripeness' (sageum). The 연희 section will feature 융복합 공연 that enrich the stage: Lee Sang-won will 연주 Chilseong-geori to pray for family well-being; Yeonhuiversal Kkosari will present a 시도 inspired by 'The Wizard of Oz'; and Pungmulpae Cheongeum will offer a 현대적 재해석 of Seonangdae (guardian post) 문화.