Master Singer Hwang Yeonsu Returns to the Stage After 15 Years for Full Misanje Sugunga Performance

On the afternoon of the 22nd, Hwang Yeonsu, a presidential award-winning master singer, took the stage at the Gwangju Namgu Cultural Center and Arts Hall for the first time in 15 years to hold a full performance of Misanje Sugunga. Photo by Kim Wanjung

Hwang Yeonsu, a master singer and recipient of the Presidential Award, returned to the stage for the first time in 15 years to hold a full performance of Misanje Sugunga.

On the afternoon of the 22nd, Hwang Yeonsu's complete pansori performance took place at the Gwangju Namgu Culture Center and Arts Hall. The event was divided into two parts: Part 1 featured "Danga Gowanggeumrae," the opening to "Sugunga" through "Ilgae Hantoe," and a congratulatory performance with "Heungbuga Gamgyerong" and "Baekbalga Shinsacheolga Geumgangsan Taryeong." Part 2 continued with "Uri Suguk" and "Deojildeojil Sunui." For both parts, master drummer Kim Taeyoung accompanied on stage, providing the rhythmic support.

Hwang Yeonsu currently operates the Hwang Yeonsu Pansori Research Institute. She has dedicated her life to the art of sound. Over the years, she has swept numerous awards, including the Grand Prize in the Master Singer Division at the 2002 Beopseongbo National Korean Traditional Music Lecture, the Grand Prize in the Master Singer Division at the 2006 Seoul National Korean Traditional Music Lecture, the Grand Prize at the 2010 Seoul National Traditional Performance Arts Competition, the Excellence Award in the Master Singer Division at the Daegu National Korean Traditional Music Competition, and the Excellence Award in the Master Singer Division at the Jangheung National Song, Dance, and Music Competition.

Hwang Yeonsu stated, "With renewed enthusiasm, I held this full performance of Sugunga after a long time. Every moment I spent learning this art, leading up to this stage, has been a grateful miracle and a joy. I prepared this performance in the hope that my singing can give strength and comfort to someone."

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