'Mr. Trot Japan', which promotes the K-Trot wave, will premiere on the 5th at 4:30 PM.
'Mr. Trot Japan' is produced in Japan based on the format export of TV CHOSUN's original trot audition program 'Mr. Trot'.
It gained attention by ranking first in all categories upon its first broadcast on February 19 on Japan's Docomo Group's video streaming service, Lemino. It also recorded high viewership on the short video platform 'LIVE VOOM' within 'LINE', signaling the start of the K-Trot wave.
In the first broadcast, a preliminary round will be held for a total of 74 challengers selected through rigorous evaluations from applicants aged 15 to 73 from all over Japan, competing for a ticket to the finals. The challengers will be divided into 9 teams (Office Workers A, Office Workers B, Students, Re-challengers, Idols & Actors, Active, Daddies, Korea, Comedians) and will engage in fierce competition. After evaluations by 10 masters and viewer voting, the final winning trotman will receive a prize of 100 million won along with a debut and special benefits for a Korea-Japan collaboration.
The show will be hosted by popular Japanese comedian Terumoto Goto and Terahon Koshin, a member of the idol group 'D-XTINE'. Notable masters include Takashi Hosokawa, a representative enka singer in Japan, Yoko Takahashi, famous for the anime 'Neon Genesis Evangelion', and Min-ho Jang, a trot singer from South Korea.
Particularly, Master Yoko Takahashi, who participated as a special master in the finals, stated, "I believe that one's attitude towards life is reflected in their singing. As a singer, I will evaluate how to incorporate one's way of life and attitude into their songs."
Among the 9 teams, a participant from the Office Workers A team, who caught the attention of Master Min-ho Jang, appeared. The participant received an 'All Heart' from all the masters unanimously. At just 20 years old, they revealed that they work in shipbuilding and learned singing techniques from their grandfather.
Master Min-ho Jang praised, "It seems that those who sing well can convey their emotions regardless of the language. I think they would be incredibly popular if they came to Korea as they are, and I would love to take them with me."
