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Guimet Museum Hosts Pansori Weekend Showcasing Korean Narrative Singing Art

cultural-heritage · 2026-04-14

The Musée Guimet in Paris will celebrate pansori, an 18th-century Korean narrative singing tradition, from April 24 to 26. Kicking off the weekend, singer Jung You-sook will present 'Le dit de Chunhyang, épouse fidèle' on April 24 at 8 PM, with tickets priced at 16 euros for general admission and 7 euros for concessions. The following day, a literary gathering featuring Han Yumi, Hervé Péjaudier, and others will take place at 4 PM, followed by a complimentary screening of Im Kwon-taek's 2000 film 'Le Chant de la fidèle Chunhyang' at 8 PM. Finally, on April 26 at 4 PM, 'Le dit du bon Heungbo et de son odieux frère Nolbo' will be performed for 7 euros.

Key facts

  • Pansori weekend runs from April 24 to 26 at Musée Guimet
  • Pansori originated in 18th-century Korean peninsula fairs and markets
  • Jung You-sook performs 'Le dit de Chunhyang, épouse fidèle' on April 24
  • Han Yumi and Hervé Péjaudier provide surtitles for the Friday performance
  • Free literary meeting on April 25 includes multiple participants
  • Im Kwon-taek's 2000 film 'Le Chant de la fidèle Chunhyang' screens on April 25
  • Sunday performance features Hervé Péjaudier and Benjamin Bertocchi
  • Event is partnered with Club Artistik Rezo

Entities

Artists

  • Jung You-sook
  • Kim Se-jong
  • Han Yumi
  • Hervé Péjaudier
  • Auriane Vilela
  • Benjamin Bertocchi
  • Isabelle Genlis
  • Im Kwon-taek
  • Jung Yoo Sook

Institutions

  • Musée Guimet
  • Shinhan University
  • Festival de Cannes
  • Club Artistik Rezo
  • Auditorium Jean-François Jarrige

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Korean peninsula
  • Southwest Korean peninsula
  • 6 place d'Iéna, 75016 Paris

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