Korean National Ballet

<Hoi Rang> 

Online streaming on the KNB YouTube Channel

Presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York, 

Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C., and the Korean National Ballet

Friday, May 14, 8 pm ~ Sunday, May 16, 8 pm, 2021 (ET)

Korean National Ballet YouTube Channel 

48 hours of free streaming

No Ticket or RSVP necessary

Korean Cultural Center New York & Washington, D.C. and the Korean National Ballet (KNB) co-present an online streaming of the original ballet <Hoi Rang>. 

<Hoi Rang> is a performance by Korea National Ballet inspired by the original book Ilsayusa by journalist Jang Ji-yeon. This compilation book was published in the early 20th century during the era of the Korean Empire (1897-1910). 

<Hoi Rang> revolves around a strong-willed and devoted female character called Rang who disguises herself as a man to join the army in place of her father. 

She then leads the army to victory over the enemy. 

<Hoi Rang> was created by the choreographer Kang Hyohyung, a soloist dancer at the KNB, in which she aimed to develop a fast-paced, exciting piece with dynamic duets and group dances. With an incredible amount of energy in the combat scenes paired with a score that harmonizes Western classical music with the classic Korean folk tale, the work comes together in a moving, harmonious piece.

Running Time: 90 Min

(The performance video was filmed in November 9, 2019 at the Opera House, Seoul Arts Center)

Premiere: May, 2019

Cast: Park Seulki (Rang), Lee Jaewoo (Jung), Byun Seongwan (Bahn)

Music: Gustav Holst

Script: Han Areum

Choreography: Kang Hyohyung

Director: Seo Jaehyung

Set Design: Jeong Seungho

Costume Design: Luisa Spinatelli

Lighting Design: Ko Heesun

Projection Design: Kim Jangyeon

Music Arrangement: Hwang Hojoon

Conductor: Chung Chiyong

Orchestra: Korean Symphony Orchestra

Artistic Director: Kang Suejin