{"id":1511,"date":"2026-07-27T15:26:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T15:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/cul260727002-en\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T16:31:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T16:31:07","slug":"cul260727002-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/cul260727002-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Korea Traditional Performing Arts Foundation to Host ‘2026 Emerging Gukak Artists’ Experimental Stage’ This August, Featuring 24 Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\"Image\"<\/div>\n
Korea Traditional Performing Arts Foundation to Host '2026 Emerging Gukak Artists' Experimental Stage' This August, Featuring 24 Teams<\/div>\n

The Korea Traditional Performing Arts Foundation (chaired by Bae Young-ho) is set to host the '2026 Emerging Gukak Artists' Experimental Stage' from August 15 to September 10 at the Gwangmu Stage, located within the Traditional Performing Arts Creative Center. This event aims to discover and foster the next generation of gukak (Korean traditional music) artists. A total of 24 emerging gukak teams will participate, presenting a diverse repertoire that spans both traditional and contemporary gukak forms.<\/p>\n

The 'Emerging Gukak Artists' Experimental Stage': A Gateway for Next-Generation Talent<\/h2>\n

The 'Emerging Gukak Artists' Experimental Stage' is an initiative organized and hosted by the Korea Traditional Performing Arts Foundation. It has become a premier platform for discovering and nurturing aspiring gukak artists by supporting their repertoire development and performance opportunities. This year's event will take place from August 15 to September 10 at the Gwangmu Stage, Traditional Performing Arts Creative Center, featuring 24 teams that will present fresh and experimental performances.<\/p>\n

\"Image\"<\/div>\n

Distinguishing itself from other support programs for young gukak artists, this initiative clearly separates and supports both traditional and creative gukak disciplines. Furthermore, it actively promotes balanced growth across the entire gukak sector by specifically selecting and supporting regional artistic groups, thereby expanding opportunities for local performers.<\/p>\n

\"Image\"<\/div>\n

From Pansori to Original Music Dramas: A Diverse Showcase of Traditional Vocal and Instrumental Music<\/h2>\n

The '2026 Emerging Gukak Artists' Experimental Stage' will open on August 15 with Kang Na-hyun's complete performance of Gangsan-je Simcheongga Pansori. The vocal section will then feature six teams: Gayageum Byeongchang Group MEAN, blending gayageum byeongchang (traditional gayageum playing accompanied by singing) with minyo (folk songs); Jang Myung-seo, presenting the elegance of yeochang gagok (female vocal lyric songs); Han, performing Sugungga Pansori; Jangakwon Aksadeul, who combine acting and gukak; East Sound Online, offering a modern reinterpretation of Bongsan Talchum (a traditional mask dance); and Udeum, showcasing the unique melodies of Gyeonggi pungnyu (traditional music from Gyeonggi province).<\/p>\n

In the traditional instrumental section, Ensemble Modam will present jeongak (court music) and sanjo (scattered melodies) performances featuring gayageum (a traditional Korean plucked zither) and daegeum (large bamboo flute). Kim Ran-hee and Yu Seo-jeong will perform Saegarakbyeolgok and variations on gayageum, ajaeng (bowed zither), and string sanjo. Finally, Traditional Music Group Bobbi will bring together folk music from the Gyeonggi, Seodo, and Namdo regions, offering audiences the profound beauty of traditional gukak.<\/p>\n

Modern Interpretations and Fusion: A Showcase of Creative Instrumental Music, Dance, and Yeonhui<\/h2>\n

The creative instrumental section will feature a diverse array of performances. Sai & Ahn will present an omnibus music drama integrating acting, pansori, dance, and yeonhui (traditional Korean performing arts). Park Ju-hwa will offer creative yanggeum (dulcimer) performances based on Jeju folk songs and shamanic rhythms. Geomungo Trio Su will reconfigure jeongak and folk music around the geomungo (a six-stringed zither). Kim Hyun-kyung will extend traditional elements into modern 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 hope through Pansori Heungboga.<\/p>\n

In the dance section, audiences will encounter Sung Hoon-mo, who continues ancestral dance traditions; Lee Hyun-ji, reflecting contemporary trends in traditional dance; Park Jeong-hyun, presenting heartfelt traditional performances; and Yoon Chae-eun, who expresses the depth of traditional dance through the 'aesthetics of ripeness' (sageum). The yeonhui section will feature fusion performances that enrich the stage: Lee Sang-won will perform Chilseong-geori to pray for family well-being; Yeonhuiversal Kkosari will present a piece inspired by 'The Wizard of Oz'; and Pungmulpae Cheongeum will offer a modern interpretation of Seonangdae (guardian post) culture.<\/p>\n

English-Korean Version<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Korea Traditional Performing Arts Foundation to Host '2026 Emerging Gukak Artists' Experimental Stage' This August, Featuring 24 Teams The Korea…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"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":[4],"tags":[1965,1963,1384,1386,1964,655,1966,658],"class_list":["post-1511","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture","tag-creative-gukak","tag-emerging-gukak-artists-experimental-stage","tag-gukak","tag-gwangmu-stage","tag-korea-traditional-performing-arts-foundation","tag-traditional-korean-music","tag-traditional-performance","tag-young-artists"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1511","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1511"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1511\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1520,"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1511\/revisions\/1520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1511"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1511"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1511"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}