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In collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center

The Korean drumming collective GongMyoung is renowned for its innovative reinterpretations of time-honored Korean music—with a modern jam-session flair, unconventional improvised instruments, and an effortless sense of cool. Formed in 1997, the group has the unique ability to recreate and rearrange traditional Korean music, showcasing the versatility and diversity of Korean culture through surprisingly approachable works. Their performances often feature their namesake—a distinctive bamboo instrument they created, called the GongMyoung—plus a variety of wind and percussion instruments. As an ensemble, GongMyoung transcends genres in both their style and musical application, which includes major concerts, stage musicals, plays, dance performances, and film.

GongMyoung’s global impact extends to over 50 countries and 130 international festivals. The group has been selected for some of the world’s largest art showcases and festivals, including performances at AAM 2001 in Singapore, GATEWAY 2006 in Mexico, APAP 2007 in New York, WOMEX 2008 in Spain, MIDEM 2009 in France, SXSW 2010 in Texas, and CINARS in 2007 and 2014 in Canada. They have performed at numerous international festivals including in Australia (Melbourne, Sydney), Norway (Ford), Sweden (Malmö, EBU Folk Festival), Italy (San Marino), China (Guangzhou), Germany (Pina Bausch), Canada (Vancouver), the Philippines, Zimbabwe (Harare), Mongolia (Playtime), Belgium (SFINKS Mixed Festival), and Taipei (WMF). Their performances in international diplomacy and cross-cultural exchange has taken GongMyoung across the globe as well, to India (New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai), Portugal, Greece, Bangladesh, the Philippines, China (Guangzhou), New Zealand (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch), Chile, the United States of America (Los Angeles, Seattle, Boston), Vietnam, Japan (Tokyo), Brazil, Pakistan, the UAE, the United Kingdom (London), Germany (Wuppertal), Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Sweden, Bulgaria, Canada, Cambodia, Mongolia, Hong Kong, Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, France, Belgium, Taiwan, Romania, Nauru, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, and more. Their performances continue to expand globally, further cementing their place as a prominent cultural ambassador group.

Members  

Director: Seo Hyungwon  
Planning: Jeong Wooin  

Musicians: Kyongkeun Song (sogeum, daegeum), Youngju Lim (percussion), Sunil Kang (janggu, gayanggeum), Seungwon Park (guitar, string bamboo)

Performance Program

Walkabout 

The term “walkabout” refers to a journey without a predetermined return. We are always on a journey. We can never return to the exact time and place we once started. The most important task during this journey is to learn about love.

“Morning Sound” (7 mins)View Less

“Cameloparadalis” (8 mins)View Less

“Tonghaeya” (7 mins)View Less

“Play with Us!” (5 mins)View Less

“Sunflower” (5 mins)View Less

“Gongmyungyoohee” (7 mins)View Less

“Joy” (5 mins)View Less

“Walkabout” (8 mins)View Less

“With Sea” (5 mins)View Less

Finale - “Arirang” (5 mins)View Less

For all Millennium Stage performances, a limited number of advance reservations are available on a first come, first served basis. Advance reservations do not guarantee a seat, and patrons are encouraged to arrive early.

Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.

For live Millennium Stage performances free tickets will also be available at the Hall of States Box Office on the day of the performance, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Seating is first come, first served. Standing room is available behind the seated area as space allows.