The upcoming Gwangju Biennale will focus on space, inspired by traditional Korean pansori performances. A new production, "Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born," reinterprets the 19th-century work "Shimcheong-ga" with a socially oppressed Shimcheong seeking to break free from expectations. Director Yona Kim, a Korean-German artist, has created a large-scale production with 157 performers, blending traditional music with new meaning.