When did pansori reach its mature form?

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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.

Pansori, a traditional Korean musical storytelling art, began to emerge in the 17th century. It reached its mature form by the late 18th century.1

Following this development, the 19th century marked a golden age for the genre, characterized by the rise of myeongchang (great singers) who expanded its appeal to the upper classes and incorporated diverse regional folk melodies. By the late 19th century, through the contributions of figures like Shin Jae-Hyo, it had evolved into a sophisticated professional performance art that eventually gained recognition from the royal household of the Joseon dynasty.1