‘Miss Trot Ladies’ Leads the Pack with 72.2% of the Vote
In April 2025, TV Chosun’s ‘Miss Trot Ladies’ soared to the top of the Netizen Awards Educational Program category with a landslide 79,669 votes, claiming a massive 72.2% share. The show’s victory showcases more than just television success—it highlights the unstoppable surge of interest in trot music, a traditional Korean genre enjoying a modern revival.
Synergy with Rising Star Jung Seo-joo
Much of the program’s success has been credited to the rising popularity of Jung Seo-joo, who also clinched first place in the April Female Singer Awards. As her prominence grew, so did the appeal of ‘Miss Trot Ladies’, creating a powerful synergy that propelled them to the top of the voter charts.
Trot’s Influence Dominates the Rankings
Despite wrapping up its season, the influence of ‘Miss Trot Ladies’ remains strong—and so does the trot genre’s dominance. TV Chosun’s new trot show, ‘Trot All-Star Wednesday Night’, launched in May and is already ranked second, signaling that the public’s appetite for trot content is far from over.
Other Notable Contenders
- MBN’s ‘Fire Rose Troupe’ captured second place in April with 12,462 votes (11.3%).
- KBS2’s ‘Two Pages One Verse’ landed third with 6,459 votes (5.9%).
- MBC ON’s ‘Trot Champion’ came in fourth with 5,026 votes (4.6%).
- MBN’s ‘Planet Exploration Life’ rounded out the top five with 4,645 votes (4.2%).
Programs like KBS2’s long-running ‘Immortal Songs’ and MBC’s ‘Good Day’ also maintained steady followings, though their vote shares remained in the single digits.
Future of Trot in TV Programming
As ‘Miss Trot Ladies’ bows out, a new wave of trot shows are stepping up. With ‘Trot All-Star Wednesday Night’ gaining momentum, fans and producers alike are watching closely to see whether the genre can maintain its hold on the Educational Program category.
April’s results underscore one thing clearly: Trot is no longer just a nostalgic music style—it’s a force to be reckoned with on the modern entertainment stage.
