Why was Jin Chae-Seon important in pansori history?

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Jin Chae-Seon holds a significant place in pansori history as the first professional female singer of the genre. Before her emergence, the performance of pansori was a domain exclusively reserved for men.

As a pupil of the renowned Shin Jae-Hyo, her entry into the field broke traditional gender barriers and paved the way for a subsequent proliferation of female performers. These later singers, such as Kim So-Hee and Park Cho-Wol, further evolved the tradition by introducing new vocal sounds and gestures, and by establishing successful female-led pansori troupes.1