Yang Ji-eun, known as the ‘Queen of Trot,’ captivated audiences with an emotional reinterpretation of Na Hoon-a’s classic song ‘Eomae’ on TV Chosun’s variety show ‘Miss Trot 3.’ The episode, which aired on the 19th, featured a special ‘Happy Family’ theme, and Yang Ji-eun’s powerful live vocals left both the studio and TV viewers deeply moved.
After her performance, Yang Ji-eun revealed, ‘Becoming a mother myself has given me a deeper understanding of my own mother’s feelings,’ explaining why she chose the song. She delivered the lyrics with raw emotion, causing many in the audience to shed tears. Her delicate tremors and expressive facial performances further heightened the song’s emotional impact, holding the audience spellbound.
Her heartfelt performance earned her an impressive 98 points, beating competitor Bae Ah-hyun, who performed Baek Seol-hee’s ‘Springtime Has Passed’ and received 96 points. This victory once again demonstrated her exceptional vocal talent and ability to convey deep emotions, reinforcing her status as the ‘Miss Trot 2’ winner.
Yang Ji-eun is set to hold her solo concert, ‘Yang Ji-eun Concert: Prosperity!’ on April 5 at Ewha Womans University’s Samsung Hall in Seoul. The upcoming concert promises to showcase her wide-ranging musical abilities, and fans are eagerly anticipating what she has in store.
Her performance of ‘Eomae’ was more than just a song—it was a deeply moving musical experience. Viewers praised her sincerity, with many commenting, ‘A song sung with true emotion always touches the heart.’ With her ability to move audiences through music, Yang Ji-eun continues to solidify her position as a leading figure in the trot genre.
Meanwhile, Yang Ji-eun is currently ranked 7th in the March Netizen Awards for Female Singers, having garnered 3,510 votes as of March 20 at 6:14 PM. Fans are keen to see how she performs as the voting period nears its end.
