A Cross-Cultural Girl Group with a Vintage Spark
Move over idols and EDM—trot is getting a Gen Z glow-up. The four-member girl group sis, born from the Korea-Japan audition show Trot Girls Japan, just wrapped up their first Tokyo-Osaka-Nagoya tour titled “To Your City”. Their final stop on June 13 at the historic Kanda Myojin Hall was a colorful blend of throwback charm and modern flair.
From ‘Love Battery’ to ‘DING DONGください’
Backed by superstar producer Hyadain, sis tugged at fans’ retro heartstrings with a whopping 19-song setlist that included the Korean trot classic “Love Battery” and their second single “DING DONGください”. Their tour felt more like a time-traveling jukebox—starting with Western oldies like “Saturday Night” and “The Loco–Motion,” then gliding into Japanese Showa-era pop from legends like Candies, The Peanuts, and Rats & Star.
Solo Spots and Fan-Fueled Moments
Midway through the concert, each member took the spotlight with a solo performance of their hand-picked favorite Showa songs:
- Kanou Miyu sang “Ruriiro no Chikyuu” by fellow Fukuoka native Seiko Matsuda.
- Asahi Ai chose the melancholic “Olivia o Kikinagara.”
- Taira Rihoko emotionally delivered “TAXI.”
- MAKOTO. closed the solos with a fiery summer anthem, “Namida no Taiyou.”
One of the night’s biggest highlights? The viral “Love Battery” TikTok dance, with over 10,000 fan-made clips already online. During the live show, sis turned into dance instructors, teaching the crowded hall how to wave those arms for the iconic chorus. Fans—Japanese and Korean alike—didn’t miss a beat.
Reflections from the Finale
With tears, hugs, and bowed thanks, the concert ended on a heartfelt note. Vocalist Rihoko confessed, “I’ve never been this nervous, but with these amazing members and fun music, I want to keep moving forward.” Miyu chimed in, “I want each of us to reach our dream destinations—fueled by fans, food, and memories.” MAKOTO. summed it up perfectly: “Sis is still a tiny bud, but with your love, we’ll bloom big.”
What’s Next for sis?
The encore teased what’s ahead: a mini-release event tour in September and a one-man show this December to celebrate their one-year debut anniversary. With their concept of “passing down global vintage songs,” sis has clearly struck a multi-gen, multi-national chord. Whether it’s 60s American pop, 80s Japanese ballads, or classic Korean trot, this group is proving that nostalgia is the new trend.
