The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC) proudly welcomed the wildly innovative Korean percussion collective GongMyoung to the nation’s capital for a series of special events, culminating in a free public performance and livestream on the Millennium Stage in partnership with the Kennedy Center on Feb. 5 at 6:00 p.m.

GongMyoung, renowned for its innovative reinterpretations of time-honored Korean music, captivated audiences with a modern jam-session flair, unconventional improvised instruments, and an effortless sense of cool. Formed in 1997, the group showcased its unique ability to recreate and rearrange traditional Korean music, highlighting the versatility and diversity of Korean culture through approachable and engaging performances.

Their performances featured their namesake—a distinctive bamboo instrument they created, called the GongMyoung—along with a variety of wind and percussion instruments. As an ensemble, GongMyoung transcended genres, performing across major concerts, stage musicals, plays, dance performances, and film soundtracks.

On Feb. 4, in coordination with the KCCDC, GongMyoung conducted music workshops with DC public elementary school students and performed at the International Monetary Fund during its Lunar New Year celebration (both events were closed to the public).The group’s tour in DC culminated in a free public performance on the Kennedy Center’s popular Millennium Stage at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, presented in partnership with the KCCDC.