Song Ga-in conveys her sincerity towards her shaman mother in 'Mr. & Mr. Trot Memory Journey.'
TV CHOSUN's 'Mr. Trot 3' continues to break records by ranking first in viewer ratings for variety shows on Thursdays across all channels for 10 consecutive weeks. In particular, 'Mr. Trot 3' episode 10, which aired on Feb. 28, confirmed the top 10 finalists for the semifinals with a nationwide rating of 15.2% and a peak rating of 16.1%, breaking its own record. This reaction proves the dignity of the original audition that sparked the trot craze in South Korea.
In this context, 'Mr. & Mr. Trot Memory Journey,' which revisits past seasons that produced exceptional trot stars like Song Ga-in, Lim Yong-woong, Yeong-tak, Lee Chan-won, Jang Min-ho, Yang Ji-eun, Ahn Seong-hoon, Park Ji-hyun, and Jeong Seo-joo, is also gathering heated interest from viewers. The episode airing on March 4 will present legendary stages and behind-the-scenes stories under the theme of a letter to parents conveyed through trot.
Following her mother's wishes, Song Ga-in, who participated in 'Miss Trot' and won the title of 眞, introduces her mother as "a state-designated intangible cultural asset No. 72 JINDO cleansing ritual instructor and shaman." She continues, "I have never been ashamed of my mother's profession since I was a child. She is always a proud mom," expressing her sincerity towards her shaman mother. Along with this, notable performances of classic songs that Song Ga-in sang while thinking of her mother, such as "Dear Mother" and "Mom's Arirang," will also provide deep resonance.
The finals stage filled with 眞 Lim Yong-woong's sentiment for his father, who passed away when he was 5, with the song "Betrayer" will also be revealed. He also expresses gratitude and love for his mother, who raised him alone. Additionally, stages such as Lim Yong-woong's "Mother's Song" and "A Song Dedicated to My Wife," which moved Lee Chan-won to tears, will be showcased.
The tearful duet between Yeong-tak and Jang Min-ho is also anticipated. 善 Yeong-tak, who sang "One Cup of Makgeolli" during the 1:1 death match, will share the story related to the selection that painted the nation with his charm. Yeong-tak deeply expressed his love for his father, whom he once resented. What stories exist between Yeong-tak and his father?
The story behind Jang Min-ho's legendary finals stage of 'Mr. Trot', "Because I'm a Man," will also be unveiled. Before the performance, Jang Min-ho visited the resting place of his deceased father and shed tears, saying, "He couldn't see me start trot..." Furthermore, a parade of classic songs that turned Jang Min-ho into an icon of filial piety, such as "Do You Know My Name" and "The Whip," is expected.
In addition, many trot girls and trot men will continue the stages conveying letters to their parents through trot. There will also be lively collaborative stages featuring families of trot stars who have inherited the trot DNA. TV CHOSUN's 'Mr. & Mr. Trot Memory Journey,' filled with memories, emotion, laughter, and tears, will air on Tuesday, March 4, at 10 p.m.
[Photo] TV CHOSUN 'Mr. & Mr. Trot Memory Journey'
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