Kim Young-ja and Jeong Hoe-seok Recognized as Holders of Pansori Simcheongga

Pansori Simcheongga Holder Jeong Hoe-seok

The Cultural Heritage Administration announced on the 18th that it has recognized Kim Young-ja (69) and Jung Hoe-seok (57) as the holders of the national intangible cultural heritage Pansori (Simcheongga), which became vacant after the passing of Sung Chang-soon (1934?2017). Kim began learning Pansori at the age of eight under Jeong Gwon-jin (1927?1986), a former holder, studying Simcheongga and Chunhyangga. In 1987, she became a Pansori (Sugungga) transmission education assistant and has been dedicated to its preservation.

Pansori Simcheongga Holder Kim Young-ja

Jung is the son of the Pansori master Jeong Gwon-jin (1927?1986). He continues the tradition by performing Boseong sori. Boseong sori is a Pansori school that was systematized by Jung’s grandfather, master Jeong Eung-min (1896?1963), who synthesized the Seopyeonje and Dongpyeonje styles he learned from various teachers. It has been transmitted based in Boseong, Jeollanam-do.

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