Park Jihyun Gains Ground in Trot-Powered Fan Vote
As of 12:27 PM on the 16th, Park Jihyun is sitting in 6th place in the Netizen Awards Fanbook rankings with 9,063 votes—claiming 6.3% of the vote and making a serious play for the Top 5 spot. The margin between him and fifth-place contender Bin Ye-seo is razor-thin at just 646 votes.
Park Jihyun, gaining momentum after his runner-up win on ‘Mr. Trot 2’. Photo courtesy of his agency.
A Rising Star in Trot’s New Boom
Ever since his runner-up finish on “Mr. Trot 2”—a wildly popular Korean singing competition for trot artists—Park Jihyun has been riding high on a streak of growing popularity. His current rank in the Fanbook Awards is more than just a number; it reflects the strength of his fanbase in a genre once considered niche among younger listeners.
While mainstays like Hwang Youngwoong lead with 45,564 votes (31.6%), and Jeong Seojoo and Son Taejin round out the top three, Park is making a notable push amidst a male-dominated leaderboard.
Trot: From Old School to Gen Z Cool
Once pegged as Korea’s answer to country music—with emotional vocals and melodramatic flair—trot is now experiencing a major glow-up. Shows like “Mr. Trot” have helped drag the genre from your grandma’s playlist into TikTok virality. Artists like Park Jihyun are riding this wave with style, charisma, and a hefty voice that fans can’t get enough of.
Will Park Break Into the Top 5?
If Park manages to leap into the Top 5, it won’t just be a rank upgrade. It could signal a turning point in fan-powered promotion in the trot scene. With online voting taking center stage, fandom unity and mobilization have become key weapons in an artist’s growth toolkit.
Having consistently stayed in the upper tiers, Park represents a new breed of trot idol—flashy stage presence, vocal chops, and fan engagement all rolled into one. As the awards unfold, all eyes are on how far his momentum can take him.
Fan Voting Is Still On
Voting for the Netizen Awards is still open, keeping the race dynamic. Whether you’re a long-time trot fan or just fell down the rabbit hole after a few YouTube clips, it might be time to show up and click that vote button. After all, in K-pop and trot alike, every vote counts.
