풍물 (Pungmul) and 사물놀이 (Samulnori)

Originating from Ancient Korea.

During the 조선 (Joseon) Dynasty, farmers would take out drums to sing and dance for fun, blessings, well-wishing rituals, wishing for a good harvest, etc.

Each region has their own tradition.

Large groups, no upper limit of performers.

Steps, 상모 (sangmo), and other instruments (소고, sogo; 태평소, taepyeongso; etc.) might be included.

Usually performed outdoors, standing, or 선반 (walking around).

An edited “stage art” version of Pungmul created by 김덕수 (Duk Soo Kim) in 1978, who wanted to make it suitable for indoor performances.

Formed by young master players from different regions who shared the same vision of putting different regional rhythms together into a stage art.

Heavily influenced by the 남사당 (Namsadang) tradition from which 김덕수 (Duk Soo Kim) was trained in.

Typically a small group (4 or more performers).

Only the main instruments (징, jing; 장구, janggu; 꽹과리, kkwaenggwari; 북, buk)

Performed indoors and 앉은반 (sitting down)