Its exact origin is unknown, but certain style of the present was composed by Hahn Seongjun (Korean: 한성준; Hanja: 韓成俊; 1874–1941), an outstanding master of Korean dance in the beginning of last century.

Therefore, the costumes used by the dancers are similar to the gwanbok (hangul: 관복; literally "official clothing") formerly worn by Korea's kings and queens.

[1] Taepyeongmu reflects the aesthetic principle of inner dynamics in the stillness, which is the essence of Korean traditional dance.

[1] Taepyeongmu is designated as one of the Important Intangible Cultural Properties of South Korea.

Famous practitioners have included Han Young-suk, designated a Living National Treasure for her performances.