A Treat for the Ears in the City... Sehwa Museum of Art Opens 'Seoul Sound Picnic'

Weekday Lunchtime Performances Continue Until May 28
at Hammering Man Cultural Square in Gwanghwamun, Seoul

On May 19, the Sehwa Museum of Art announced that it had held the 'Seoul Sound Picnic' performance at the Hammering Man Cultural Square in front of the Heungkuk Life Building in Gwanghwamun, Seoul.

Sehwa Art Museum's "Seoul Sound Picnic" was held on the 19th at the Hammering Man Cultural Square in Gwanghwamun Heungkuk Life Insurance Building. A performance of the gugak crossover band took place that day. Sehwa Art Museum

This concert series takes place on weekdays from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will run for two weeks until May 28.

The first performance featured the Korean traditional music crossover band 'Eumyoosain.' The group gained public attention after advancing to the semifinals in the top 10 of JTBC's 'Pungnyudaejang' program. 'Eumyoosain' is a full band composed of singer Sim Yeeun, daegeum (bamboo flute), percussion, and keyboard.

The Taekwang Group Sehwa Art and Culture Foundation, which operates the Sehwa Museum of Art, explained that the concert was organized to expand the sensory experience of art exhibitions into the realm of sound and time. Musicians who have been recognized on public cultural and arts platforms—such as the National Jeongdong Theater's 'Spring in Full Bloom,' Jeonju International Sori Festival's 'Sori Frontier,' Seoul Namsan Gugakdang's 'Director,' and Daegu Arts Center's 'JUMP UP'—will present new Korean sounds that resonate with contemporary sensibilities, based on the profound tones of traditional instruments.

On May 20, the creative Korean music ensemble 'Woori Music Group So-ok' will take the stage. 'So-ok' is set to showcase a rich gugak ensemble using a variety of traditional instruments, including daegeum, ajaeng, and taepyeongso. On May 21, students from Yewon School will follow with a classical chamber music performance. On May 22, the Korean traditional string trio 'Trigger' will deliver a dynamic performance centered on the gayageum, geomungo, and ajaeng. On May 26, 'Gu Iim' will perform, followed by 'Collage Ensemble Habahe' on May 27. The event will conclude with a performance by the Ilju Orchestra, composed of scholarship students from the Taekwang Group Ilju Academic and Cultural Foundation.

A representative of the Sehwa Museum of Art stated, "Hammering Man Cultural Square is not only a landmark of Gwanghwamun, but also a space where the museum's symbolic artwork is displayed. We will continue our efforts to ensure that all citizens passing by the square can freely enjoy culture and the arts in the city center, fulfilling our role as an 'open museum.'"

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