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Introduction of Fringe 2024.

[Performance. Traditional Action Drama] <Let’s Go Watch a Fight!> / BALKWANG Entertainment

A thrilling and unpredictable "fight show" unfolds right before your eyes!

Performance schedule
Date-time Sat, September 7th, 2024, 12:00
Location Purple Road, Fringe Stage
Running time 50min
Introduction of performance
Category Open category
Genre Performance. Traditional Action Drama
Performer BALKWANG Entertainment
Planning Intent
Is traditional Korean cultural content truly lacking, or have we simply not seen it?

We have action films, action dramas, and action comics, so why not action theater?

This question sparked the world’s first challenge: traditional action theater!

The True Meaning of Fighting.

For many, the word “fight” carries negative connotations.

Especially for children, as it often comes with the admonition "don't fight," leading to feelings of guilt. However, fighting, in its essence, can be defined as a conflict of differing opinions, rooted in self-assertion, that occurs in social relationships. It is not inherently something to be restricted.

Humans, by nature, live with others. With the diversity of individual traits, it’s inevitable that we will encounter differences with others. These differences lead to conflicts, which are natural and unavoidable in any relationship.

Conflict arises when opinions clash, but through these conflicts, we discover ways to resolve them and learn to embrace each other. By recognizing and accepting the differences between ourselves and others, we move from a world of "me" to a world of "us."

Telling someone to never fight is akin to saying, "One of you must suppress their feelings and silence their thoughts.“

Healthy conflict, on the other hand, can serve as a way to prevent future clashes and teaches us how to understand and embrace each other.

In <Let’s Go Watch a Fight!>, the type of "fight" we present is different. It’s not about one person winning at the expense of others but rather about mutual celebration and humility. The loser sincerely congratulates the winner, and the winner does not boast—this is a weird fight where the highest value is placed on living harmoniously together.
Performance
BALKWANG Entertainment

Founded in 2013, BALKWANG Entertainment is a traditional cultural arts group based on Taekkyeon, Korea’s Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 76 and the first martial art recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Comprised of young artists with an average age of 28, the group creates various traditional content, including original performances and arts education programs.

Over the past 10 years, they have turned what once seemed like dreams into tangible achievements, driven by belief in the unseen and confidence in their goals.

BALKWANG Entertainment communicates the excellence of Korean culture, sharing Korea’s unique style and energy with the world. Having made a positive impact on the arts scene for a decade, the group is now moving beyond Korea to make its mark globally.

BALKWANG, Beyond Korea

Overseas Performance History
- 2023.09 Uzbekistan, Khiva, Invited performance at the 'International Traditional Sports Festival'
- 2023.08 India, New Delhi, KF Public Diplomacy' performance and seminar
- 2023.06 Korea Job World, Regular performances of <Let’s Go Watch a Fight!> (30 performances)
- 2023.04 India, Lucknow, Invited seminar at the 'Indian Taekkyeon Association'
- 2021~2022 Resident group at Suwon SK Artrium
- 2019.10 Invited performance at the Gabon Embassy in Africa
- 2018.04 Invited performance at the Korean Cultural Center in France
- 2015.10 Invited performance of <Talmugeuk> at the Chinese Consulate
- 2015.09 Selected as an Excellent Performance by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
- 2014.11 Invited performance of <Ryeon (連)> in France and Belgium
- 2014.07 Invited performance of <武> in Kobe, Japan