'The Trot Show in Japan' heated up Osaka.
'The Trot Show in Japan' was held on the 10th at the Grand Cube in Osaka, Japan, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Korea-Japan diplomatic relations. On that day, there were a total of two performances with the same cast but different arrangements, filling the Grand Prix seats completely.
The performance that day featured 12 singers, including 'powerful vocal' Geum Jandi, 'versatile entertainer' Kim Heejae, 'trot powerhouse' Park Guyun, 'live fish voice' Park Jihyun, 'multi-entertainer' Son Taejin, 'queen of trot' Song Gain, 'ultra-fine voice' Song Minjun, 'soft emotion' Ahn Seonghun, 'trot lend' Jinseong, 'milk boy' Choi Suho, 'trot Barbie' Hong Jiyoon, and 'trot beast idol' Hwang Yoonseong, each performing their hit songs as well as famous trot songs. They captivated local fans with outstanding vocal abilities and dazzling performances, receiving thunderous applause.
Japanese singers such as 'Japan's proud black singing king' Matsuzaki Shigeru and 'powerful singer connecting both countries through song' Utakogoro Rie passionately sang representative J-POP songs, creating moments to engage and breathe with the audience.
Singers from both Korea and Japan also prepared a collaboration stage with beloved songs from both countries, providing a variety of attractions. Son Taejin and Utakogoro Rie performed 'Like Flowing River' by Japanese singer Hibari Misora, Song Gain and Ahn Seonghun sang 'Hometown Seen in Dreams' by Korean singer Han Jungmoo, Song Minjun and Hwang Yoonseong remade 'Spring Day in My Life' by the Korean duo Can, Geum Jandi and Park Guyun performed 'From the Land of Morning Calm' by Kim Yeonja, and Matsuzaki Shigeru and Kim Heejae sang 'Look Up at the Night Stars' by Japanese singer Kyu Sakamoto, presenting a grand reunion.
In particular, the entire cast of 'The Trot Show in Japan' sang the classic song 'Come Back to Busan Port' by Jo Yongpil, reaffirming the friendship and trust between the two countries while expressing gratitude to the enthusiastic audience, which adorned the finale of the performance.
'The Trot Show in Japan' is produced by the team behind South Korea's first trot chart program 'The Trot Show', as well as 'Trot Music Awards 2024' and 'SBS Trot Battle', aiming to activate cultural exchanges between Korea and Japan. The high-quality stage, featuring both trot and J-POP, confirmed the potential of the trot market in Japan and heightened expectations for expansion.
An official from SBS Medianet noted, 'The significance of 'The Trot Show in Japan' lies in the fact that trot and J-POP took the stage together. It seems we were able to showcase the musical colors and vision of the trot genre.' They added, 'It appears there will be more opportunities for trot singers to advance into Japan, much like K-POP, and even into the global market. 'The Trot Show' will accompany that journey.'
[Photo] Provided by SBS Medianet
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