{"id":1064,"date":"2026-07-27T16:31:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T16:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en-ko\/cul260727002-enkr\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T16:31:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T16:31:06","slug":"cul260727002-enkr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en-ko\/cul260727002-enkr\/","title":{"rendered":"\uc804\ud1b5\uacf5\uc5f0\uc608\uc220\uc9c4\ud765\uc7ac\ub2e8 to \uac1c\ucd5c &#8216;2026 \uc2e0\uc9c4\uad6d\uc545\uc2e4\ud5d8\ubb34\ub300&#8217; This August, Featuring 24 Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"article\">\n<div class=\"article-inline-image\" style=\"margin:24px 0;text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image\" src=\"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/ko\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/cul260727002_01.jpg\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"original-title\" style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:12px;line-height:1.4\">\uc804\ud1b5\uacf5\uc5f0\uc608\uc220\uc9c4\ud765\uc7ac\ub2e8 to \uac1c\ucd5c &#x27;2026 \uc2e0\uc9c4\uad6d\uc545\uc2e4\ud5d8\ubb34\ub300&#x27; This August, Featuring 24 Teams<\/div>\n<p>The \uc804\ud1b5\uacf5\uc5f0\uc608\uc220\uc9c4\ud765\uc7ac\ub2e8 is set to \uac1c\ucd5c the &#x27;2026 \uc2e0\uc9c4\uad6d\uc545\uc2e4\ud5d8\ubb34\ub300&#x27; from August 15 to September 10 at the Gwangmu Stage, located within the Traditional \uacf5\uc5f0 Arts Creative Center. This \uc0ac\uc5c5 aims to discover and foster the \ucc28\uc138\ub300 of gukak (Korean traditional \ubb38\ud654) \uad6d\uc545\uc778. A total of 24 emerging gukak teams will \ucc38\uac00, presenting a diverse \uacf5\uc5f0 repertoire that spans both traditional and \ud604\ub300\uc801 gukak forms.<\/p>\n<h2>The &#x27;Emerging Gukak Artists&#x27; Experimental Stage&#x27;: A Gateway for Next-Generation Talent<\/h2>\n<p>The &#x27;\uc2e0\uc9c4\uad6d\uc545\uc2e4\ud5d8\ubb34\ub300&#x27; is a \uc0ac\uc5c5 organized and \uac1c\ucd5c by the \uc804\ud1b5\uacf5\uc5f0\uc608\uc220\uc9c4\ud765\uc7ac\ub2e8. It has become a premier \ub4f1\uc6a9\ubb38 for discovering and nurturing aspiring \uad6d\uc545\uc778 by supporting their repertoire development and \uacf5\uc5f0 \ud65c\ub3d9. This year&#x27;s event will take place from August 15 to September 10 at the Gwangmu Stage, Traditional \uacf5\uc5f0 Arts Creative Center, featuring 24 teams that will present fresh and experimental \uacf5\uc5f0.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-inline-image\" style=\"margin:24px 0;text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image\" src=\"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/ko\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/cul260727002_02-scaled.jpg\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Distinguishing itself from other support programs for young \uad6d\uc545\uc778, this \uc0ac\uc5c5 clearly separates and supports both traditional and creative gukak disciplines. Furthermore, it actively promotes balanced \uc131\uc7a5 across the entire gukak \ubb38\ud654 \uc0ac\uc5c5 by specifically selecting and supporting regional artistic groups, thereby expanding \uacf5\uc5f0 opportunities for local \uad6d\uc545\uc778.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-inline-image\" style=\"margin:24px 0;text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image\" src=\"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/ko\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/cul260727002_03-scaled.jpg\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>From Pansori to Original Music Dramas: A Diverse Showcase of Traditional Vocal and Instrumental Music<\/h2>\n<p>The &#x27;2026 \uc2e0\uc9c4\uad6d\uc545\uc2e4\ud5d8\ubb34\ub300&#x27; will open on August 15 with Kang Na-hyun&#x27;s \uc644\ucc3d of Gangsan-je Simcheongga Pansori. The \uc131\uc545 section will then feature six teams: Gayageum Byeongchang Group MEAN, blending gayageum byeongchang (traditional gayageum playing accompanied by singing) with \ubbfc\uc18d\uc74c\uc545; Jang Myung-seo, presenting the elegance of yeochang gagok (female \uc131\uc545 lyric songs); Han, \uc5f0\uc8fc Sugungga Pansori; Jangakwon Aksadeul, who combine acting and gukak; East Sound Online, offering a \ud604\ub300\uc801 \uc7ac\ud574\uc11d of Bongsan Talchum (a traditional \uacf5\uc5f0); and Udeum, showcasing the unique melodies of Gyeonggi pungnyu (traditional \ubbfc\uc18d\uc74c\uc545 from Gyeonggi province).<\/p>\n<p>In the traditional \uae30\uc545 section, Ensemble Modam will present \uc815\uc545 and \uc0b0\uc870 \uacf5\uc5f0 featuring gayageum (a traditional Korean plucked zither) and daegeum (large bamboo flute). Kim Ran-hee and Yu Seo-jeong will \uc5f0\uc8fc Saegarakbyeolgok and \ubcc0\uc8fc on gayageum, ajaeng (bowed zither), and string \uc0b0\uc870. Finally, Traditional \ubbfc\uc18d\uc74c\uc545 Group Bobbi will bring together \ubbfc\uc18d\uc74c\uc545 from the Gyeonggi, Seodo, and Namdo regions, offering \uad00\uac1d the profound beauty of traditional gukak \uacf5\uc5f0.<\/p>\n<h2>Modern Interpretations and Fusion: A Showcase of Creative Instrumental Music, Dance, and Yeonhui<\/h2>\n<p>The creative \uae30\uc545 section will feature a diverse array of \uacf5\uc5f0. Sai &amp; Ahn will present an omnibus music drama integrating acting, pansori, \ubb34\uc6a9, and \uc5f0\ud76c (traditional Korean \uacf5\uc5f0 arts). Park Ju-hwa will offer creative yanggeum (dulcimer) \uacf5\uc5f0 based on Jeju \ubbfc\uc18d\uc74c\uc545 and shamanic rhythms. Geomungo Trio Su will reconfigure \uc815\uc545 and \ubbfc\uc18d\uc74c\uc545 around the geomungo (a six-stringed zither). Kim Hyun-kyung will extend traditional elements into \ud604\ub300\uc801 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 \ud76c\ub9dd through Pansori Heungboga \uacf5\uc5f0.<\/p>\n<p>In the \ubb34\uc6a9 section, \uad00\uac1d will encounter Sung Hoon-mo, who continues ancestral \ubb34\uc6a9 traditions; Lee Hyun-ji, reflecting contemporary trends in traditional \ubb34\uc6a9; Park Jeong-hyun, presenting heartfelt traditional \uacf5\uc5f0; and Yoon Chae-eun, who expresses the depth of traditional \ubb34\uc6a9 through the &#x27;aesthetics of ripeness&#x27; (sageum). The \uc5f0\ud76c section will feature \uc735\ubcf5\ud569 \uacf5\uc5f0 that enrich the stage: Lee Sang-won will \uc5f0\uc8fc Chilseong-geori to pray for family well-being; Yeonhuiversal Kkosari will present a \uc2dc\ub3c4 inspired by &#x27;The Wizard of Oz&#x27;; and Pungmulpae Cheongeum will offer a \ud604\ub300\uc801 \uc7ac\ud574\uc11d of Seonangdae (guardian post) \ubb38\ud654.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kstories-terms-box\" style=\"margin:32px 0 20px;padding:22px 24px;border:1px solid #e3e8f0;border-radius:16px;background:#f8fbff;line-height:1.9\">\n<div style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:12px\">\uc774 \uae30\uc0ac\uc5d0 \uc0ac\uc6a9\ub41c \ud55c\uad6d\uc5b4 \uc6a9\uc5b4<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:1em\">Korea Traditional Performing Arts Foundation(\uc804\ud1b5\uacf5\uc5f0\uc608\uc220\uc9c4\ud765\uc7ac\ub2e8), host(\uac1c\ucd5c), Emerging Gukak Artists&#x27; Experimental Stage(\uc2e0\uc9c4\uad6d\uc545\uc2e4\ud5d8\ubb34\ub300), performance(\uacf5\uc5f0), gukak artists(\uad6d\uc545\uc778), chairman(\uc774\uc0ac\uc7a5), initiative(\uc0ac\uc5c5), next generation(\ucc28\uc138\ub300), culture(\ubb38\ud654), participate(\ucc38\uac00), contemporary(\ud604\ub300\uc801), activities(\ud65c\ub3d9), platform(\ub4f1\uc6a9\ubb38), growth(\uc131\uc7a5), complete performance(\uc644\ucc3d), vocal(\uc131\uc545), folk music(\ubbfc\uc18d\uc74c\uc545), play (music)(\uc5f0\uc8fc), modern reinterpretation(\ud604\ub300\uc801 \uc7ac\ud574\uc11d), instrumental(\uae30\uc545), court music(\uc815\uc545), sanjo(\uc0b0\uc870), variations(\ubcc0\uc8fc), audiences(\uad00\uac1d), dance(\ubb34\uc6a9), yeonhui(\uc5f0\ud76c), fusion(\uc735\ubcf5\ud569), attempt(\uc2dc\ub3c4), hope(\ud76c\ub9dd)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kstories-variant-link\" style=\"margin:18px 0 6px;text-align:right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/cul260727002-en\/\" style=\"padding:10px 18px;border:1px solid #7c3aed;border-radius:14px;color:#7c3aed;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#fff\">English Version<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\uc804\ud1b5\uacf5\uc5f0\uc608\uc220\uc9c4\ud765\uc7ac\ub2e8 to \uac1c\ucd5c &#x27;2026 \uc2e0\uc9c4\uad6d\uc545\uc2e4\ud5d8\ubb34\ub300&#x27; This August, Featuring 24 Teams The \uc804\ud1b5\uacf5\uc5f0\uc608\uc220\uc9c4\ud765\uc7ac\ub2e8 is set to \uac1c\ucd5c the &#x27;2026 \uc2e0\uc9c4\uad6d\uc545\uc2e4\ud5d8\ubb34\ub300&#x27; from&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"remote_featured_image_url":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/ko\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/cul260727002_01.jpg","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[1250,532,1781,475,1248,793,1783,1782],"class_list":["post-1064","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture","tag-1250","tag-532","tag-1781","tag-475","tag-1248","tag-793","tag-1783","tag-1782"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en-ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1064","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en-ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en-ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en-ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en-ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1064"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en-ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1064\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1065,"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en-ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1064\/revisions\/1065"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en-ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1064"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en-ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1064"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en-ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1064"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}