It was performed in Pukchong, Hamgyeongnam-do in Korea every the 15th day of the New Year according to the lunar calendar, and involves dancing with a lion mask.

Its origins are rooted in a folk belief that lions have the power to turn away the evil ghosts and bring peace.

It was played in every region in Bukcheong province, but was particularly famous in three towns: Bukcheong-eup, Gaheomyun, Gutangcheon.

In August 1960, people who defected to South Korea from Bukchung province organized a transmission committee.

At that time, Yun Youn-chun, Kim Su-seok, Byun Young-ho, Dong Young-suk, Yeo Je-sung, Jeon Jung-sik and others were designated as holders.