Kim Junsu performs at 2026 K Forum
The Korean traditional singer took the special stage on the 9th in Seoul, where the report said he led audience call-and-response during a pansori performance.
Kim Junsu appeared on the special stage at the 2026 K Forum on the 9th at the Conrad Seoul Grand Ballroom in Yeouido, Seoul, according to the report. The forum was co-hosted by Ilgan Sports, described in the source as Korea's first entertainment and sports daily, and the Korean weekly Economist.
According to the report, Kim entered the stage holding a fan and opened with 'Royal Inspector's Arrival.' The source described his pansori voice as clear and firm, and said the audience responded with cheers.
During the performance, Kim said many people are unfamiliar with pansori, according to the report. He told the audience that Korean traditional music can be enjoyed more when performers and listeners exchange chuimsae, or responsive vocal cues, along with applause. The report said he then led the calls 'right on,' 'good' and 'well done,' and the audience answered with chuimsae.
The report said Kim continued with modern reinterpretations of songs familiar to the public, including 'I Can't Find You, Oriole' and 'Deojil Deojil.' The source described the performance as using the emotional and open vocal qualities associated with pansori and strong volume to reduce the distance with the audience.
The report said Kim recently finished in final 5th place on 'King of Veteran Singers 2' and showed a Korean traditional music performance linking tradition and popular appeal at the K Forum stage. The forum, now in its 4th year, was held under the theme 'Play K' and presented cases related to K-content and K-brands, according to the source.
Many people are unfamiliar with pansori. When we perform our music, responses and applause are good, but if we exchange chuimsae together, people can enjoy Korean traditional music more.
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