(c) Korean Cultural Center in Osaka

Traditional artists from Korea and Japan presented a joint performance in Osaka, sharing the cultures of both countries through music and dance.

The Korean Cultural Center in Osaka announced that it held the Korea-Japan traditional arts exchange performance 'Jieum (知音)' at the Cultural Center'suri Hall on the 6th, in collaboration with the Busan National Gugak Center. Prepared to mark the '2025-2026 Korea-China-Japan Culture Exchange Year', the performance was attended by about 160 people.

The Korean side presented pansori 'Simcheongga', ujo sijo 'Woljeongmyeong', gayageum sanjo, and 'Seungmu', while the Japanese side decorated the stage with ginei and koto performances, and the traditional dance Kamigatamai. The recitation of poetry and traditional instrument performances from both countries followed, showing the charm of traditional arts that are similar yet different.

In the final stage, 'The Story of Gwibo', a pansori reinterpretation of the traditional Japanese puppet theater Bunraku piece 'Tsubosaka Reigenki', was performed. Two vocalists from the Busan National Gugak Center performed a three-dimensional singing style accompanied by the shamisen and haegum, and Japanese subtitles were provided to help local audiences understand.

Japanese audiences who watched the performance praised the harmony and collaboration of the traditional arts of both countries. Kim Hye-soo, director of the Korean Cultural Center in Osaka, said, "We will continue to carry out Korea-Japan cultural exchanges using traditional arts as a medium."

[ⓒ Global Economic Times. 무단전재-재배포 금지]