[Korean popular music] Popular trot songs. Masterpieces by trot singers.
A feature on classic Korean “trot” songs—another genre to watch alongside K-pop!
Originating from the Western social dance style “foxtrot,” this Korean popular music is characterized by a rhythm that feels like you could dance to a 4/4 beat.
Its appeal includes melodies imbued with a bittersweet, nostalgic mood—partly influenced by Japanese enka—as well as many unique, high-energy numbers.
From the renewed attention sparked by the hit song “Omona” in the 2000s to the heated popularity in both Japan and Korea following audition programs around the 2020s, trot has been making waves.
In this article, we’re focusing on trot’s classics and fan favorites!
Let’s all dive into the world of trot together!
Playlist
| [Korean popular music] Popular trot songs. Masterpieces by trot singers. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | unconditionalpaku sanchoru |  play_arrow | Park Sang-cheol's 'Unconditional' is a representative trot song. |
| 2 | leaving work on time (leaving right at the end of the scheduled workday)Lee Yi-kyung |  play_arrow | A trot song with the theme of leaving work on time |
| 3 | Spring, AgainHon Jinyon (Hon Jin’yon) |  play_arrow | A ray of hope in a ravaged flower bed: the revival of a trot singer |
| 4 | 어머나jang yunjong (chan yunjon) |  play_arrow | Jang Yoon-jeong’s signature song “Omona” |
| 5 | Gaze fixation다섯장 (Super Five) |  play_arrow | A love-themed fusion of Trot and K-pop |
| 6 | Battery of LoveHon Jinyon (Hon Jin’yon) |  play_arrow | Hong Jin-young's signature song, Battery |
| 7 | Nalba Gwisun (Nalba Sskin)DAESUNG/D-LITE（from BIGBANG） |  play_arrow | Trot “Nalba Skin” Daesung signature song |
| 8 | 이 오빠 뭐야 (Who’s that guy)YOYOMI |  play_arrow | Introduction to a sexy new K-pop song |
| 9 | Goodbye My Love(잘가요 내사랑)Jeongu Dongwon (Chon Donwon) |  play_arrow | A moving song by a young trot singer filled with feelings for their grandfather |
| 10 | 샤방샤방Paku Hyonbin (Paku Hyonbin) |  play_arrow | Park Hyun-bin’s signature song Shabang |
| 11 | Four-beat (quadruple meter)Song Daegwan (Son Deguan) |  play_arrow | Song Dae-kwan’s representative song from 1998 |
| 12 | I Like Trot(트로트가 나는 좋아요)Songa in (Son Gain) |  play_arrow | Trot songs by Song Ga-in |
| 13 | Tabom (feat. Shindong)Jungseul |  play_arrow | Jongseul, the debut of a new generation in trot |
| 14 | Love always runs awayImu Yonu-un (Imu Yonu-un) |  play_arrow | A romantic ballad sung by Lim Young-woong |
| 15 | 요.요.요. (YO.YO.YO.)SUNGMIN |  play_arrow | Feeling uplifted by Sungmin’s romantic trot song |
| 16 | 가슴아프게Minami Chin / Namjin (Namujin) |  play_arrow | Namjin, the Emperor of Trot’s signature song “Kasmapge” |
| 17 | Convenience store(편의점)I chanwon (I·chanwon) |  play_arrow | Lee Chan-won’s new trot song has a convenience store theme |
| 18 | Come Back to Busan Port (Return to Busan Port)Cho Yong-pil |  play_arrow | Cho Yong-pil’s Return to Busan Port |
| 19 | At Andong StationJinson (Chinson) |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song set at Andong Station is a big hit in South Korea |
| 20 | 아모르 파티Kimu Yonja |  play_arrow | Kim Yonja's EDM Trot |
| 21 | 풍등I chanwon (I·chanwon) |  play_arrow | Lee Chan-won’s Fading Love Song |
| 22 | Pitiful (찐이야)Yontaku |  play_arrow | Yontak's fun trot song |
| 23 | 별, 그대 (You are my star)kimu hije (kimu hije) |  play_arrow | Introduction to Kim Hee-jae's ballad songs |
| 24 | 힘을 내세요I chanwon (I·chanwon) |  play_arrow | Lee Chan-won’s lively trot song |
| 25 | Myung Hoon is going(명훈이 간다)cheon minhun (chon minhun) |  play_arrow | Introduction of Myung-Whun Chung’s new trot song |
| 26 | Companion (accompanying person)tae jineo (te jina) |  play_arrow | Introduction to Tae Jin-ah's 2004 hit song |
| 27 | Bomb Bomb BombMYTRO |  play_arrow | A fresh new wave that fuses Trot and K-pop |
| 28 | Full bloomKimu Hojun |  play_arrow | An opera singer ranks fourth in trot, delivering a delicate yet passionate love song |
| 29 | It’s callSONG |  play_arrow | Expressing loyalty to love in Son's pop number |
| 30 | Beauty AdvisoryDooRi |  play_arrow | Duri releases a song that fuses trot and pop |
| 31 | 로꾸거!!!SUPER JUNIOR-T |  play_arrow | A new fusion of traditional music and idols |
| 32 | 1,2,3 go!paku hiyonho |  play_arrow | Park Hyun-ho’s cheer song |
| 33 | 트위스트고고Lee Chan Won |  play_arrow | Lee Chan-won's 'Twist Go Go' for enjoying the summer |
| 34 | Get Set YoASTRO MJ |  play_arrow | Astro MJ's Happy Virus |
| 35 | Loop of LoveJeongu Dongwon (Chon Donwon) |  play_arrow | Jung Dong-won's new song deeply expresses love and fate |
| 36 | 사는게 다 (Life goes like that)YOYOMI |  play_arrow | For those looking for heartwarming songs from drama OSTs… |
| 37 | With youMinami Chin / Namjin (Namujin) |  play_arrow | A love song singing of Namjin’s love and devotion |
| 38 | Monologue(독백)Jeongu Dongwon (Chon Donwon) |  play_arrow | A melancholic autumn ballad, a song that seeps into the heart |
| 39 | The man says (don’t make me say it as a man).janguminho(Chiyan.Minho) |  play_arrow | The Appeal of Chang Minho’s Trot Songs |
| 40 | Camellia MaidenRi Miko/Imija (I Mija) |  play_arrow | Lee Mi-ja's signature song, Tsubaki Musume (Camellia Girl) |