The momentum of singer Daesung, who released a trot album after 16 years with "Handocheo", is unusual.
Daesung returned to the trot genre on the 10th by releasing the new single "Handocheo." Marking a symbolic comeback to trot 16 years after "Daebakiya!," he is drawing public attention and meeting a new turning point.
Proving this, "Handocheo" settled in the upper ranks of adult ballad charts on major online music sites immediately after its release, taking number one on Melon and Bugs adult ballad charts, among other signs of strong popularity. It is a result that once again shows the clout of the "original trot idol" Daesung.
One reason Daesung's trot comeback is even more welcome is that G-DRAGON and KUSH, who created "Look at me, defection," reunited. The three's reunion evoked deeper emotions and formed a cross-generational sense of empathy. TWICE's Sana made a surprise appearance in the music video to lend support.
In addition, Daesung's distinctive cheerful energy, solid vocal skills and deeply built experience combined to imprint an extraordinary presence. His relaxed emotional expression and resonant tone breathed fresh vitality into the song and drew praise of "as expected, Daesung."
Also, during promotional activities Daesung emphasized "trot" and appeared on the universally loved morning shows "Achimmadang" and "6 O'Clock Hometown" to show off himself. On "Achimmadang" he shared stories from preparing to be a singer and passing auditions to debuting with Big Bang, and the news of returning to trot after 16 years, bringing big smiles from morning viewers, and on "6 O'Clock Hometown" he warmed hearts by pulling an all-purpose truck and providing a special day for seniors.
This comeback is especially meaningful as it is not a mere genre challenge but a concentrated result of artist Daesung's narrative. Known since his debut for his unparalleled excitement and special affection for trot, Daesung completed his own sturdier trot world after a long hiatus.
Daesung's trot, returning after 16 years, is not stuck in nostalgia but ongoing. Proving the reputation of the "original trot idol" with current ability rather than past labels, Daesung's "Handocheo" comeback raises expectations for what records it will lead to next.
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