The Story of Chunhyang: Through the Melodious Medium of Pansori  

Pansori is probably one of the most well-known “traditional” Korean art forms outside of Korea, commonly referred to as “Korean opera.” Traditionally, the singer would recount a tale from the twelve-work repertoire (madang), such as The Song of Chunhyang.

The Essence of Han (한): That Indescribable Emotion

“It’s understandable that Koreans believe themselves particularly cursed.”

The Voice of “Han”

Jonathan Joseph Chiarella Writes About Pansori, A Traditional Korean Performance, And Lee Im-rye, A Profound Pansori Singer Who Moved To Gwangju To Perform Her Well-Established Talents