
ARTIST · PRESS KIT
Ko Yeong-yeol
Pansori · Vocal & Storytelling
Ko Yeong-yeol is a modern master of pansori, the Korean art of epic storytelling in song, recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. With one voice, a single drum and expressive gesture, he carries audiences from heart-wrenching sorrow to exhilarating triumph. His bold pairing of pansori with the piano has opened new possibilities for the tradition and earned him international acclaim.
Pete's Music represents Ko Yeong-yeol for international performances.
BIOGRAPHY
The fire and tears of tradition
Pansori is Korea's great art of epic storytelling in song. A single performer, accompanied only by a drummer, voices every character of a tale through singing, narration and gesture — a tradition recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Ko Yeong-yeol brings this tradition to life with power and passion. Grounded in the timeless craft of pansori, he also brings it into dialogue with contemporary music. His bold integration of the piano challenges convention and opens new possibilities for the art form.
His performances move audiences through a wide range of emotions, from heart-wrenching sorrow to exhilarating triumph. With his electrifying stage presence, he has drawn international acclaim and is increasingly sought after by stages around the world.
Pete's Music represents Ko Yeong-yeol for international performances and works with presenters from first enquiry to the night of the show.
FORMATS
Ways to present Ko Yeong-yeol
01
Solo pansori
Ko Yeong-yeol with a gosu, the traditional drummer — pansori in its original, intimate form.
[Duration] · Voice & drum
02
Pansori × Piano
Pansori meets the concert grand — Ko Yeong-yeol's own pairing of tradition and piano.
[Duration] · [Ensemble size]
03
Tailored program
A set shaped with your venue or festival — from a lecture-concert to a new collaboration.
[Duration] · [Ensemble size]
WATCH & PRESS KIT
Videos, photos and technical rider
Performance videos — coming soon to this page.
High-resolution press photos — available on request.
Technical rider (PDF) — available on request.
Presenters can request the full press kit through the booking form below.