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How is changgeuk related to pansori?

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See and hear a man play a Korean buk — pansori Learn about the Korean *buk* (double-headed barrel drum) by watching and listening to a man play the type of *buk* that accompanies *pansori* narrative singing.

Changgeuk is a theatrical genre that evolved directly from the dramatic elements of pansori. While traditional pansori is a narrative performance typically featuring a single vocalist accompanied by a drummer, changgeuk expands upon this foundation by presenting the stories in a more extensively theatrical format.12

Historically, as pansori singers developed and adapted their repertoire, the dramatic potential of the genre led to the creation of this offshoot. By the 20th century, changgeuk became a significant alternative to pansori, eventually attracting many singers and audiences away from the traditional solo performance style. While pansori focuses on the interplay between a lone singer and a drummer, changgeuk transforms these narratives into full-scale theatrical productions.132