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Busan Museum Hosts “Korean Traditional Orchestra at the Museum” on Culture Day

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The Busan Museum announced that it will hold the “2025 3rd Culture Day: Korean Traditional Orchestra at the Museum” performance at the Busan Hall lobby of the museum from 5:00 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. on November 14.

2025 3rd Culture Day: Korean Traditional Orchestra at the Museum

• ●Date and Time: Friday, November 14, 17:00–17:40

• ●Venue: 1st Floor Lobby, Busan Hall, Busan Museum

• ●Audience: Open to all museum visitors (free admission)

• ●Performing Group: Busan Municipal Traditional Orchestra

• ●Program: “I Am a Firefly” (OST Golden from K-Demon Hunters), The Little Prince, Heungboga, and other works (total of six pieces)

This concert, hosted by the Busan Philharmonic Arts Group’s Busan Municipal Traditional Orchestra as part of its “Visiting Arts Ensemble” program, will present a rich blend of traditional Korean music and modern sensibilities through a diverse repertoire that promises to leave a deep impression on the audience.

The stage program includes six pieces:

• ●Beautiful Memories (daegeum solo),

• ●The Little Prince (haegeum solo),

• ●Reflections on the Water (piri, taepyeongso, and haegeum ensemble),

• ●Heungboga (reinterpreted for voice and Korean chamber ensemble),

• ●I Am a Firefly (gayageum and geomungo duet), and

• ●Dreamscape (percussion ensemble).

In particular, I Am a Firefly has drawn attention for its reinterpretation of “Golden,” one of the theme songs from the popular K-Demon Hunters, arranged for traditional Korean instruments.

The performance will feature concertmaster Song Kang-su along with Jo Eun-gyeong (sogeum), Kim So-hee (daegeum), Jeong Ju-a (taepyeongso), Kang Min-jeong (haegeum), Hong Young-hye (so-aejang), Choi Ji-a (gayageum), Park Ha-hye (geomungo), percussionists Park Jae-hyeon and Lee Ju-heon, and pansori singer Jeong Seon-hee, showcasing a rich musical harmony.

Founded in 1984, the Busan Municipal Traditional Orchestra is one of Busan’s leading arts organizations dedicated to preserving traditional music and fostering creative musical expression. Consisting of over 70 professional musicians, the orchestra has promoted the artistic and popular appeal of Korean music through performances both in Korea and abroad—including in Germany, Japan, the United States, and Australia. Under the direction of its second Artistic Director, Lee Dong-hoon, the orchestra continues to solidify its position as the representative traditional orchestra of “Maritime City Busan” with innovative programs and outstanding performances.

The concert is open to all citizens visiting the museum without prior reservation.
For more information, please visit the Busan Museum website (museum.busan.go.kr/busan/index → “Notices”) or contact the Busan Museum Education and Public Relations Team at 051-610-7185.

Jeong Eun-woo, Director of the Busan Museum, stated,
“We hope the museum will become an open space where citizens can enjoy culture in their daily lives, beyond simply being a venue for exhibitions. As autumn deepens, we invite visitors to pause and reflect while immersing themselves in the beauty of traditional Korean music.”