Joongje Pansori Storytelling and Cultural Content Utilization Plan

Pansori is a genre in which long stories are sung to the rhythm of drums. Pansori sung mainly in the Gyeonggi and Chungcheong regions is called Joonggoje. This study presents a plan to revitalize Joonggoje Pansori, which developed mainly in the Gyeonggi and Chungcheong regions, as a regional culture by discussing why Joonggoje should be resurrected and the necessity of utilizing cultural content. First, storytelling is the most important element preserving cultural content. In the case of Joonggoje pansori, recognizing the early history of pansori is crucial. Therefore, understanding the culture of the South Chungcheong region and its characters is necessary. Thus, we argue that the story should be told together with Shin Gwang-su, Yu Jin-han, and others and should focus on Choi Seon-dal, the first master singer of the 18th century. Second, developing a cultural heritage and tourism infrastructure related to Joonggoje is necessary. As a representative example, we presented the recently investigated relics related to Choi sundal and ways to utilize them. Rather than simply restoring historical sites, building various infrastructures that align with modern trends is also essential. Third, we must educate people on and popularize Joonggoje pansori through various cultural contents to spread awareness. Over the past ten years, We have worked to spread Joonggoje pansori in various fields However, easy, fun, innovative, and accessible planned programs through broadcasting and media are required. Joonggoje has already been established as a cultural identity of the Chungcheong region beyond Pansori. Efforts to publicize its reality and content must continue and focus on the future, not the past.