Repertoire

영남 (Yeongnam) is a 사물놀이 (samulnori) piece which originates and gets its name from the historic 영남 (Yeongnam) region in Korea – present day 경상도 (Gyeongsang Province). 

영남 (Yeongnam) is known for its dynamic rhythms, instrumental solos, and lyrics that wish for good fortune. The piece begins at a slow and quiet tempo but quickly builds up to a fast, energetic rhythm.

This is Hansori's most played piece!

Also known as "판굿 (Pangut)" or, as we like to call it, "지신밟기 (Ji Shin Balp Ki; JSBK) routine," this piece is created every year by our members for our annual 지신밟기 (JSBK) event in Koreatown, Los Angeles.

Our 지신밟기 (JSBK) routine features aspects typically found in 풍물 (pungmul) including lively dancing, chanting, and instrument solos.

This piece is a popular request during the Lunar New Year as the marching and stepping traditionally symbolizes wishes for good fortune to the community!

See our many iterations on our Media page or our Youtube.

웃다리 (Utdari) is a 사물놀이 (samulnori) piece which originates from the historic 경기 (Gyeonggi) and 호서 (Hoseo) regions in Korea – present day 경기도 (Gyeonggi Province) and 충청도 (Chungcheong Province). 

웃다리 (Utdari) explores variations of 칠채 (chil-chae) and 육채 (yuk-chae) – rhythms centered around a unique groove. The piece concludes with an energetic 짝쇠 (jjakswae), or a battle between two 꽹과리 (kkwaenggwari) players.

Hansori at UCI first performed this piece at our Spring Showcase in 2019. This piece has quickly become a staple in our group's repertoire!

북놀이 (Buknori) is a piece created in 2008 by Hansori at UCI members based on their prior experiences in Korea and inspired by similar drumming routines such as the traditional 삼고무 (3 Drum Dance) and modern 난타 (Nanta).

Played standing up, 북놀이 (Buknori) highlights the powerful sound of the 북 (buk) and the skill needed to play in unity. 북놀이 (Buknori) explores variations of 칠채 (chil-chae) – similar to 웃다리 (Utdari) – and 진오방진 (jinobangjin). The piece features two-part battles with dynamic movements.

상모판굿 (Sangmo Pangut) is a piece which showcases the 상모 (sangmo) – a hat featuring a tail attached to a pendulum. This visually exciting piece is notable for its fluid movements and synchronized ribbon spinning. 상모판굿 (Sangmo Pangut) requires performers to utilize a variety of techniques to control and manipulate the tail while playing their drums and stepping together.

Thought to have originated from 전립 (jeonrip) – hats worn by military members and officers – the 상모 (sangmo), and thus 상모판굿 (Sangmo Pangut), can be found in many regions of Korea. Like many folk art traditions, different regions often possess representative styles, ranging from slightly different to very distinct 상모 (sangmo) traditions and routines.

Hansori at UCI debuted a simplified rendition of 상모판굿 (Sangmo Pangut) by Jeong-Min Hwang and John Nguyen in 2023 with continued guidance by an experienced 상모 (sangmo) player and our goated pillar, mentor, and forefather since 2008, Hyunseop Lee. After COVID-19 and returning of in-person instruction, he showed up determined, planted a seed, and returned back home to Arizona. The first generation of sangmo players persevered, despite the many challenges, thus naming their mission as 상모 도전 (sangmo challenge). Hansori at UCI continues to develop their sangmo techniques, improving “판굿 (Pangut)” elements and growing into a tree of generations.

Now, we unite with Arizona Hansori (our sister club created by Hyunseop) and Hanjuri (LA/OC pungmul group) to develop a new collaborative routine to pioneer sangmo for decades to come.

설장구 (Seoljanggu) is an advanced solo or group piece for the 장구 (janggu) that allows experienced players to display their skills. This piece traditionally highlights improvisation and variations of beats including 다스림 (daseurim), 굿거리 (gutgeori), and 자진모리 (jajinmori). 

Many variations of 설장구 (Seoljanggu) exist such as:

•  삼도설장구 (Samdo Seoljanggu) – a variation of the 사물놀이 (samulnori) piece “삼도농악가락 (Samdo Nongak Garak).”

• 선반설장구 (Marching Seoljanggu) – a 풍물 (pungmul) style variation frequently performed by a single player by combining complex rhythms with dancing.

• 설장구춤 (Seoljanggu Dance) – a variation that emphasizes more fluid and traditional steps.

Hansori at UCI performs a sitting version of the piece developed by UC Berkeley's traditional Korean drumming group, 이고 (Ego).

Samdo (삼도농악가락) is a sitting down (앉은반) Samulnori (사물놀이) piece that collectively incorporates traditional styles from all three representative regions of Korea: Utdari (웃다리), Yeongnam (영남), and Honam (호남) which is currently Jeolla (전라) of southwest Korea. It is considered one of the famous forms of Samulnori (사물놀이) that showcases the principles of yin and yang and nature.

Hansori at UCI first debuted this piece at Hansori’s 5th Spring Concert in 2025. Our version of Samdo (삼도농악가락) was developed by 3 members, Jay Won, Andrew Peterson, and John Nguyen, and was inspired by an adaptation by Kent Hong at UC Berkeley’s former pungmul group, EGO.

Binari (비나리), meaning “To send wishes or prayers”, is a song of blessing that is performed by a pungmul troupe, where the Binari singer, called the “비나리꾼”, will perform a long lyrical prayer of well wishes, accompanied by rhythmic beats of pungmul instruments. Its characterized by its lyrics full of rich narrative imagery and rhythmic chants, and was a popular repertoire at seasonal festivals and other celebrations held by the common folk to bring joy and good fortune to listeners. 

Binari was an experimental piece that was performed by 4 Hansori members at Hansori’s 6th Spring Concert in 2026, and was adapted from the Welcoming the Spring of 2022 Performance by the Korea National University of Arts, K-Arts. (2022 한국예술종합학교 전통예술원 신입생발표회).