Shin Hangaku: The New Frontier of Traditional Korean Music

About this event

"Shin Hangaku," produced by Min Young-chi, a leading figure in traditional Korean music, is a performance where you can experience a passionate world where tradition and innovation resonate together. Having received great acclaim across 30 cities nationwide and drawing approximately 50,000 attendees to date, this performance returns as a Min-On concert. In addition to introducing authentic traditional Korean music, Japanese songs famous in Korea will be performed on traditional instruments, alongside collaborations with a popular jazz pianist and violin. Min Young-chi is an exceptional talent born in Osaka as a third-generation Zainichi Korean, who graduated from the National Gugak High School and the Department of Korean Music at Seoul National University College of Music. His virtuosic performance on the janggu (hourglass drum) is breathtaking, and he is recognized as a leader at the forefront of the Korean traditional music world. Min Young-chi himself will provide fun and easy-to-understand explanations in Japanese regarding the musical pieces and instruments, so even those unfamiliar with traditional Korean music can enjoy the show with peace of mind. Please experience the passionate performance of the constantly evolving "Shin Hangaku" at the venue.

Venue

Bunka Parc Joyo

1 Terada Imahori, Joyo, Kyoto 610-0121