Insun Park & Generals Bring Genre-Blending Performance to Chippewa Falls

Innovative ensemble fuses rock, Korean traditional music, and mask dance rhythms.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

Insun Park's ensemble Generals will perform a genre-bending fusion of rock, Korean traditional music, and mask dance rhythms at The Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on February 26, 2026. The quartet features Park, a master of the Gangnyeong Mask Dance, along with Donghyuk Heo, Hyunmo Yang, Johyun Kim, and Hyeonggi Baekha.

Why it matters

The performance highlights the artistry of traditional Korean music and dance, blending it with contemporary rock elements to create a unique and innovative sound. It provides an opportunity for the local community to experience diverse global musical traditions.

The details

Insun Park leads the Generals ensemble, which features a dynamic fusion of her vocal and mask dance performances with the talents of composer/guitarist Donghyuk Heo, drummer Hyunmo Yang, taepyeongso/flute player Johyun Kim, and bassist Hyeonggi Baekha. The group's genre-blending sound combines rock, Korean traditional music, and the rhythmic elements of the Gangnyeong Mask Dance.

  • The performance will take place on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:30pm.

The players

Insun Park

A master of the Gangnyeong Mask Dance, designated as National Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 34, who leads the Generals ensemble.

Donghyuk Heo

The composer and guitarist in the Generals ensemble.

Hyunmo Yang

The drummer in the Generals ensemble.

Johyun Kim

The taepyeongso and flute player in the Generals ensemble.

Hyeonggi Baekha

The bassist in the Generals ensemble.

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What’s next

Tickets for the performance are $21 for adults and $5 for youth, and can be purchased through The Heyde Center for the Arts.

The takeaway

The Generals ensemble's performance showcases the rich cultural heritage of Korean music and dance, while innovatively blending it with contemporary rock elements to create a truly unique and captivating live experience.