SM Entertainment Confirms Details On New Trot Idol Group

Aug 13, 2024

SM Entertainment has joined forces with TV Chosun to launch the “Trot Idol” project!

On August 12, representatives of SM Entertainment and TV Chosun held a signing ceremony for their joint production “T-5” and discussed their upcoming collaboration in detail. The partnership between SM, a top K-pop company, and TV Chosun, which has sparked a nationwide trot craze, has generated excitement about their potential synergy.

SM’s new trot idol group will consist of five members, including singers from “Mr. Trot,” global K-pop trainees, and actors. Renowned composer Cho Yeong Su, known for his work on the “Miss Trot” and “Mr. Trot” series, will produce the group, setting high expectations for its success.

TV Chosun will air a program that follows the members’ journey to debut, showcasing their musical challenges and growth. The show will be broadcast in Korea and Japan. A preview is set to air on TV Chosun during the Chuseok holiday, promising to attract music fans.

TV Chosun Vice President Bang Jeong Oh said, “TV Chosun, which ignited the trot craze in Korea and showcased the genre’s potential, is teaming up with SM, a global leader in music, to create something new. This collaboration is expected to introduce a genre that could reach beyond Korea and make an impact worldwide.”

KREATION Music Rights CEO Lee Sung Su added, “SM, known for pushing musical boundaries, is expanding its reach once again. I’m excited to collaborate with TV Chosun, a respected name in trot. By blending K-pop and trot, we aim to offer fresh and innovative music. The stories of the five unique members are sure to be moving. I hope everyone will support and look forward to it.”

Check out the photo below teasing the trot group members’ identities!

SM Entertainment Confirms Details On New Trot Idol Group