Bareun Nore Project: Staying Light

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Venue: Haneul Theater, National Theater of Korea, Seoul
Organized by: National Theater of Korea and Seoul National University Performing Arts Center
Genre: Traditional Korean Music
Duration: 70 minutes (no intermission)

About the Performance

As part of the National Theater of Korea's 2026–2027 Repertory Season, the Bareun Nore Project presented Staying Light on October 28, 2026, at Haneul Theater in Seoul.

Launched in 2025, the Bareun Nore Project made its first public appearance with an interdisciplinary performance weaving together traditional Korean poetry, modern verse, and contemporary musical compositions into a cohesive narrative.

The program brought together works spanning centuries, from the traditional sijo poetry of Yi Won-ik, a scholar and statesman of the Joseon Dynasty, to poems by Park Mok-wol from the 1940s and new works by emerging contemporary artists.

Blending traditional and modern musical expressions, the performance explored the beauty and emotional depth of Korean poetry and song, highlighting the enduring resonance of Korean artistic traditions across generations.

Structured in four movements—Reverie, Resolve, Release, and Resonance—the performance traced a musical journey inspired by the continuous flow of a river, reflecting the ever-changing yet timeless nature of poetry and music.

Program Highlights

I. REVERIE: Nogyangi, Beodeureun, and other traditional sijo compositions

II. RESOLVE: Gogongdapjuinga, Nageune, and more

III. RELEASE: Biuseojuo and more

IV. RESONANCE: Staying Light, Resonance, and more

Performers: Lee Yu-rim, Cho Yun-young, Lee Eun-saem, Park Chae-won, Yoo Seok-gyun, Jang Min-young, Hong Se-wi, and others

Poetry by: Yi Won-ik, Park Mok-wol, Bong Jun-su, Lee Yeon-ju, and others

Music by: Yoon Hak-jun, Kim Sang-wook, Jung Jae-il, Kim Yeo-jin, and others

Directed by: Park Sang-yeon

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