PART 00 [SDF2025] Reimagining tradition: Lion Boys in gat hats (Opening Performance) 2025.11.13 All Videos
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"SDF2025 opens with Nam-Heuk-Rip, a segment from , an original modern ballet by Yoon Byul Ballet Company. Symbolizing the identity and dignity of Joseon-era scholars, the gat (traditional Korean hat) is boldly deconstructed and reimagined through the language of contemporary ballet. From a “zero base,” the piece reconstructs tradition to create an entirely new aesthetic value. In particular, Nam-Heuk-Rip, performed by a powerful ensemble of male dancers, gives striking visual form to four philosophies that define innovation in the “Zero Era.” Its dynamic energy represents the driving force that breaks away from the old and opens the new; its graceful lines embody human-centered harmony and coexistence; the scholar’s integrity stands for unchanging principles and ethics; and meot―the uniquely Korean sense of refined style―symbolizes innovation grounded in strength, flexibility, and dignity. Recently, the gat has emerged as an iconic cultural symbol, extending Korean tradition into global pop culture―from the international sensation K-Pop Demon Hunters to K-pop stages worldwide. With explosive energy, refined choreography, and bold aesthetics, it has captivated audiences across the globe. In this spirit, the ballet ’s Nam-Heuk-Rip embodies a contemporary sensibility, merging Korean tradition with modern global expression to create a new theatrical language. Through movements that are both dynamic and disciplined, Nam-Heuk-Rip powerfully expresses the will to redesign the world in the Zero Era, leaving audiences deeply moved and inspired."