National Jeongdong Theater to Host Youthful Bloom Concert 'Kim Dahye × Hwang Kyuchang' on the 5th of Next Month

Youth Gugak Incubating 'Cheongchunmanbal' Winning Privilege
Gayageum and Percussion Duo Present Competition Pieces and New Songs

National Jeongdong Theater 2022 Youth Gugak Incubating Project 'Cheongchunmanbal' Winning Team 'Kim Dahye × Hwang Kyuchang'. Photo by National Jeongdong Theater

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] The National Jeongdong Theater announced on the 13th that it will hold the 2022 Youth Blossom Concert ‘Kim Dahye×Hwang Kyuchang’ titled ‘Moment’ on the 5th of next month at Cecil Hall, National Jeongdong Theater, Jung-gu, Seoul.

This performance is a solo concert by ‘Kim Dahye×Hwang Kyuchang,’ the winner of the 2022 Youth Gugak Incubating Project ‘Youth Blossom’ held by the National Jeongdong Theater last August. Since 2017, ‘Youth Blossom’ has been promoted to nurture young gugak musicians, and starting this year, the ‘Youth Blossom Concert’ was newly established to provide opportunities for solo performances.

‘Kim Dahye×Hwang Kyuchang’ is a duo consisting of Kim Dahye on gayageum and Hwang Kyuchang on percussion. In this year’s ‘Youth Blossom’ competition, under the subtitle ‘In the Era of Nihilism, the Words of a Saint Are Not the Answer,’ they presented original compositions that maintain the traditional unique style while highlighting the characteristics of gugak instruments. After winning the competition, they have been actively performing at events such as the Seoul City ‘Siwol Jeongdong’ Festival and the Royal Culture Festival ‘Artists Loved the Palace.’

At the Youth Blossom Concert ‘Kim Dahye×Hwang Kyuchang’ titled ‘Moment,’ in addition to the original compositions showcased in the competition, they plan to present new songs that clearly express the team’s unique color. The concert title reflects the hope that this Youth Blossom Concert will be a time for the team’s new beginning and preparation for an important next chapter as artists.

Kim Dahye and Hwang Kyuchang said, “We are truly grateful and excited to be able to create a performance once again,” adding, “Like our team name bearing our names, rather than being obsessed with achievements, we will do our best to create meaningful stages at every moment.”

2022 Cheongchunmanbal Concert _Kim Dahye, Hwang Kyuchang_ Poster. Photo by National Jeongdong Theater

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