S2024-G025

Musical Heritage: From Pansori Masters to K-pop Stars

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Musical Heritage: From Pansori Masters to K-pop Stars traces Gwangju’s musical evolution from traditional Korean performances to global pop stardom. Composer Jeong Yul-seong bridged independence activism and musical artistry, while Im Bang-ul preserved the authentic voice of Namdo Pansori. Contemporary artists have taken Gwangju’s musical legacy worldwide: J-Hope of BTS became a global K-pop icon, U-KNOW of TVXQ led the first Hallyu wave, and Zuny of Ladies Code represented female artistry. This musical continuum shows how tradition evolves into innovation.

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• Musical Heritage: From Pansori Masters to K-pop Stars
  • The Journey of Renowned Composer Jeong Yul-seong: From Korean Independence Fighter to Chinese Citizen
  • The Voice of Tradition: Im Bang-ul and Namdo Pansori
  • From Gwangju to the World: K-pop Star J-Hope of BTS
  • Leading the First Wave of Hallyu: TVXQ’s U-KNOW
  • Gwangju’s Representative Female K-pop Icon: Zuny of Ladies Code