[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. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | unconditionalpaku sanchoru |  play_arrow | Park Sang-cheol's 'Unconditional' is a representative trot song. |
| 2east | 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 |
| 3east | Spring, AgainHon Jinyon (Hon Jin’yon) |  play_arrow | A ray of hope in a ravaged flower bed: the revival of a trot singer |
| 4east | Battery of LoveHon Jinyon (Hon Jin’yon) |  play_arrow | Hong Jin-young's signature song, Battery |
| 5east | Gaze fixation다섯장 (Super Five) |  play_arrow | A love-themed fusion of Trot and K-pop |
| 6east | 어머나jang yunjong (chan yunjon) |  play_arrow | Jang Yoon-jeong’s signature song “Omona” |
| 7east | Nalba Gwisun (Nalba Sskin)DAESUNG/D-LITE（from BIGBANG） |  play_arrow | Trot “Nalba Skin” Daesung signature song |
| 8east | 샤방샤방Paku Hyonbin (Paku Hyonbin) |  play_arrow | Park Hyun-bin’s signature song Shabang |
| 9east | 이 오빠 뭐야 (Who’s that guy)YOYOMI |  play_arrow | Introduction to a sexy new K-pop song |
| 10east | I Like Trot(트로트가 나는 좋아요)Songa in (Son Gain) |  play_arrow | Trot songs by Song Ga-in |
| 11east | 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 |
| 12east | Four-beat (quadruple meter)Song Daegwan (Son Deguan) |  play_arrow | Song Dae-kwan’s representative song from 1998 |
| 13north_east | Tabom (feat. Shindong)Jungseul |  play_arrow | Jongseul, the debut of a new generation in trot |
| 14south_east | Love always runs awayImu Yonu-un (Imu Yonu-un) |  play_arrow | A romantic ballad sung by Lim Young-woong |
| 15east | 가슴아프게Minami Chin / Namjin (Namujin) |  play_arrow | Namjin, the Emperor of Trot’s signature song “Kasmapge” |
| 16east | 요.요.요. (YO.YO.YO.)SUNGMIN |  play_arrow | Feeling uplifted by Sungmin’s romantic trot song |
| 17east | Convenience store(편의점)I chanwon (I·chanwon) |  play_arrow | Lee Chan-won’s new trot song has a convenience store theme |
| 18east | At Andong StationJinson (Chinson) |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song set at Andong Station is a big hit in South Korea |
| 19east | Come Back to Busan Port (Return to Busan Port)Cho Yong-pil |  play_arrow | Cho Yong-pil’s Return to Busan Port |
| 20east | 아모르 파티Kimu Yonja |  play_arrow | Kim Yonja's EDM Trot |
| 21east | 풍등I chanwon (I·chanwon) |  play_arrow | Lee Chan-won’s Fading Love Song |
| 22east | Pitiful (찐이야)Yontaku |  play_arrow | Yontak's fun trot song |
| 23east | 별, 그대 (You are my star)kimu hije (kimu hije) |  play_arrow | Introduction to Kim Hee-jae's ballad songs |
| 24east | Full bloomKimu Hojun |  play_arrow | An opera singer ranks fourth in trot, delivering a delicate yet passionate love song |
| 25east | Companion (accompanying person)tae jineo (te jina) |  play_arrow | Introduction to Tae Jin-ah's 2004 hit song |
| 26north_east | 힘을 내세요I chanwon (I·chanwon) |  play_arrow | Lee Chan-won’s lively trot song |
| 27south_east | It’s callSONG |  play_arrow | Expressing loyalty to love in Son's pop number |
| 28east | Bomb Bomb BombMYTRO |  play_arrow | A fresh new wave that fuses Trot and K-pop |
| 29east | Myung Hoon is going(명훈이 간다)cheon minhun (chon minhun) |  play_arrow | Introduction of Myung-Whun Chung’s new trot song |
| 30east | 트위스트고고Lee Chan Won |  play_arrow | Lee Chan-won's 'Twist Go Go' for enjoying the summer |
| 31east | Get Set YoASTRO MJ |  play_arrow | Astro MJ's Happy Virus |
| 32east | 1,2,3 go!paku hiyonho |  play_arrow | Park Hyun-ho’s cheer song |
| 33east | 로꾸거!!!SUPER JUNIOR-T |  play_arrow | A new fusion of traditional music and idols |
| 34north_east | 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 |
| 35north_east | Beauty AdvisoryDooRi |  play_arrow | Duri releases a song that fuses trot and pop |
| 36north_east | 사는게 다 (Life goes like that)YOYOMI |  play_arrow | Drama OST, a warm melodic song |
| 37south_east | With youMinami Chin / Namjin (Namujin) |  play_arrow | A love song singing of Namjin’s love and devotion |
| 38east | Monologue(독백)Jeongu Dongwon (Chon Donwon) |  play_arrow | A melancholic autumn ballad, a song that seeps into the heart |
| 39east | Loop of LoveJeongu Dongwon (Chon Donwon) |  play_arrow | Jung Dong-won's new song deeply expresses love and fate |
| 40east | Camellia MaidenRi Miko/Imija (I Mija) |  play_arrow | Lee Mi-ja's signature song, Tsubaki Musume (Camellia Girl) |