Sainnori Concert “X”
Presented by Korean Cultural Center New York
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Venue: Korean Cultural Center New York
(122 E 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016)
Admission: FREE (Pre-registration is Required)
* RSVP and seating are on a first-come, first-served basis.
* Limited same-day standby tickets will be available.
* Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
Sainnori is a Korean Traditional Creative Music Group founded in 2013. Rooted in the distinctive musical language and expressive qualities of Korean traditional music, the ensemble creates original works while continually expanding its artistic vision through collaborations with artists from diverse genres—including jazz, beatbox, and contemporary music.
“X”, created to commemorate Sainnori’s 10th anniversary, is the ensemble’s signature production that encapsulates a decade of artistic exploration. Featuring newly reimagined repertoire alongside original works developed through cross-genre collaborations, the performance highlights both the depth of Korean traditional music and its dynamic potential for contemporary expression.
◆ PROGRAM
Intro
Seokyung Yoon — Jing, East Coast-style Janggu
Youngsub Lee — Daegeum, Kkwaenggwari, Janggu, Jing
Jaeha Lee — Geomungo, Jing, Buk
Seungtae Kim — Haegeum, Jing, Jegeum, Kkwaenggwari
Eunhye Oh — Keyboard
Four X
Seokyung Yoon — Steel-string Ajaeng
Youngsub Lee — Daegeum
Jaeha Lee — Geomungo
Seungtae Kim — Haegeum
Sasaboyeoui-pung ㅣ사사보여의풍(傞傞步如意風)
Seokyung Yoon — Ajaeng, East Coast-style Janggu
Youngsub Lee — Daegeum, Kkwaenggwari
Jaeha Lee — Geomungo, Jing
Seungtae Kim — Haegeum, Jegeum
H-has — Beatbox
Drunken Drunggaengi
Seokyung Yoon — Ajaeng, East Coast-style Janggu
Youngsub Lee — Daegeum, Kkwaenggwari
Jaeha Lee — Geomungo, Buk, Jing
Seungtae Kim — Haegeum, Jing, Jegeum
Kyojin Koo — Bass Guitar
Born Von Bon (Born Von 本)
Seokyung Yoon — Ajaeng, Steel-string Ajaeng, East Coast-style Janggu
Youngsub Lee — Daegeum, Taepyeongso, Janggu, Kkwaenggwari
Jaeha Lee — Geomungo, Jing, Buk, Bangul
Seungtae Kim — Haegeum, Jing, Jegeum
Eunhye Oh — Keyboard
Kyojin Koo — Bass Guitar
Seungmin Han — Saxophone, EWI, Effector
*The program may be subject to change.
◆ ARTISTS
Sainnori is a group founded by Seokyung Yoon, Youngsub Lee, Jaeha Lee, and Seungtae Kim who wanted to have fun with music. Based on a deep understanding of Korean traditional music, they freely play music without the restrictions of genres or the makeup of their instruments.
They freely jump through the brisk and lively melodies of Sinawi, a folk music genre from the southern regions of Korea that is full of spontaneity, as well as melodies from various regions of Gyeonggi, Gangwon, and Chungcheong provinces. They use diverse aspects of Korean traditional music to form new melodies and rhythms. Although this freedom and spontaneity may often sound like discord, the music from Sainnori has a unique beauty with its own standards and harmony. All of which is only possible because of the artists’ deep understanding and reflection of Korean traditional music and instruments-the essence of their musical background.
* This program is presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York and is supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea and the KOFICE (Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange) as part of the "Touring K-Arts" project.