Music & Arts Korean Stories
Read 9 music & arts Korean stories across A1, A2, B2.
The Calligraphy Brush Left on the Wrong Desk
A student finds her missing calligraphy brush with the help of her teacher.
The Kkwaenggwari That Rang Too Early at the Harvest Dance
A young boy named Minjun accidentally plays his traditional instrument at the wrong time during a festival, but finds encouragement from his teacher and others.
The Haegeum Left on the Temple Steps Overnight
A story about a girl who finds a traditional Korean instrument called a haegeum on temple steps.
낙원상가 수리점에 돌아온 첫 기타
A guitar repairman discovers that a worn guitar brought to his shop was the first guitar he ever repaired.
정선아리랑 장단을 놓친 어린 소리꾼
This story follows a young singer who loses the rhythm during a performance but finds it again.
종묘제례악 연주자가 한 박자를 비운 이유
A young musician learns that silence and sound are both important parts of a traditional Korean performance.
The Talchum Mask Left Facing the Wall Before the Festival
Minjun, a young boy learning traditional dance, discovers the hidden meaning behind an old, mysterious mask in his practice room.
The Gayageum String That Broke Before the Last Note
A story about a determined girl named Jisu who learns a valuable lesson about music and courage during a Gayageum competition.
The Mural Painted Over on Ihwa-dong's Wall
A story about a tourist who discovers a famous mural in Ihwa-dong has been painted over, leading to a reflection on the conflict between tourism and the residents' quality of life.