Current Status and Characteristics of "Pansori" as a National and Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage

This study identifies the current status and transmission of “Pansori,” which is designated as a national and provincial intangible cultural heritage as of 2024, and analyzes its characteristics. A total of 36 holders of pansori currently exist, with 12 active holders. The gender distribution is 52.7% (19) men and 47.3% (17) women. The five pansori bases consist of Chunhyangga and Jeokbyeokga with 24.1% (7 people) each, followed by Heungboga with 20.7% (6 people), Simcheongga with 17.3% (5 people), and Sugungga with 13.8% (4 people). In terms of pansori Yupa, Dongpyeonje accounts for 51.7% (15 people) of the total, followed by Kangsanje with 24.1% (7 people), Manjeongje with 10.3% (3 people), and Seopyeonje and Dongchoje with 6.9% (2 people) each. The powerful and steadfast Dongpyeonje is preferred by most people, while the advancement of the new Yupa, which can reveal the individuality of the intestines, is considered by many as characteristic.