Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Center Presents Korean Traditional Music Fusion Play "Cheongsachorong"

To Be Held on December 13 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
A New Reimagining of Kim Yujeong's Short Stories "Spring, Spring" and "Camellia Flower"

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The Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Center will present the Korean traditional music fusion play "Cheongsachorong" on December 13 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the center's Small Madang, offering an enjoyable and delightful experience for friends, couples, and the whole family.

The fusion play "Cheongsachorong" is a newly reimagined work based on the original texts of "Spring, Spring" and "Camellia Flower," short stories by Kim Yujeong, a leading figure in modern Korean literature and a recommended author for young readers. The play adds imaginative elements to these classic stories.

The story revisits the era in which the protagonists of "Spring, Spring" and "Camellia Flower"-both referred to as "I" in the novels-hold a wedding at the same time and place. It explores why the pure and innocent love of these young couples did not proceed smoothly, illuminating their beautiful romance with a cheongsachorong (traditional Korean lantern).

In particular, the inclusion of a storyteller enriches the narrative, while the dynamic performance combines lively samulnori (traditional percussion), acting, singing, and dancing, creating an entertaining stage.

Although the play is based on popular novels, it uniquely imagines the two main characters successfully getting married, offering a "familiar yet completely unexpected story" that sets this performance apart.

Additionally, as a fusion play in the form of a madanggeuk (traditional outdoor theater), it encourages natural audience participation and interaction, heightening the excitement and enjoyment.

Director Yoo Hanjun stated, "I hope families will come together to enjoy this performance, which is based on Kim Yujeong's must-read novels 'Camellia Flower' and 'Spring, Spring,' and combines popularity, artistry, and educational value."

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