Pansori singer Lee Ja-ram presents 'Eyes, Eyes, Eyes' in major Seoul theater

Pansori singer Lee Ja-ram is set to bring her acclaimed creation, 'Eyes, Eyes, Eyes,' to the grand stage of the LG Arts Center Seoul on October 23 and 24. This performance marks a significant expansion for the work, which originally premiered in a 365-seat venue, selling out every performance.

The piece, a reinterpretation of Leo Tolstoy's short story 'The Owner and His Worker,' delves into the harrowing experience of a merchant named Vasily who gets lost in a blizzard while pursuing greater profit. The narrative unfolds over a single night, capturing the tension and desperation of the situation.

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The experience accumulated in the opera house (of Avignon) remains in my body. I am excited to see what magic will unfold when that body meets the large sketchbook that is the main theater.

'Eyes, Eyes, Eyes' garnered international attention earlier this year when it was officially selected for the 80th Avignon Festival in France. All four scheduled performances were sold out, highlighting the global appeal of Lee's unique artistic expression. During the festival, Korean was a featured language, and Lee Ja-ram showcased the boundless charm of Korean Pansori on the international stage.

French newspaper Le Monde recognized Lee's impact, describing her as possessing a "burning presence in Pansori." Reflecting on her Avignon experience, Lee described the festival as a "dreamlike place where people who create art together fill the space." She also noted a palpable sense of the growing influence and reach of Korean culture internationally, stating, "I felt that Korean culture has truly expanded a lot."

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I felt that Korean culture has truly expanded a lot.