Who are the two main performers in a traditional pansori performance?

A traditional pansori performance features two main performers:

• The Singer-Narrator (kwangdae): This performer tells an epic story using a combination of chang (song), aniri (spoken narration and dialogue), and ballim (dramatic gestures), often utilizing a fan as a prop.12
• The Drummer (kosu): This performer provides the rhythmic foundation for the performance by playing a buk (a double-headed barrel drum). The drummer also contributes vocal interjections known as ch’uimsae to encourage the singer and interact with the narrative.12

Together, these two performers engage in a dynamic, improvised exchange that brings the narrative to life.1