The 'King of Authentic Trot,' Jin Hae-sung, is sweeping through January 2025.
According to the global K-pop voting site 'K Top Star' (KTOPSTAR), Jin Hae-sung ranked first in the 30th round of the 'Best Trot (Male)' category, which was tallied from January 12 to January 19.
Following his first place in the 'Best Trot (Male)' category in the first week of the new year 2025, Jin Hae-sung has maintained his top position for three consecutive weeks, proving himself as the unrivaled 'Best Trot Singer.' Park Ji-hyun ranked second, while Young-tak took third place.
Jin Hae-sung, the winner of the KBS trot survival audition program 'Trot National Championship,' boasts a solid foundation that has earned him the nickname 'King of Authentic Trot,' along with a charming bass voice that captivates fans.
Continuing his popularity after finishing third in TV Chosun's 'Mr. Trot 2,' Jin Hae-sung is currently appearing on MBN's 'Current King of Singers 2.' He has dominated the top 10 in real-time viewership ratings for 'Current King of Singers' and has been active as a 'viewership rating powerhouse,' alongside Park Seo-jin, Kang Moon-kyung, Enok, Hwang Min-ho, and Hwanhee, with their stage videos surpassing 1 million views, making them the stars of the top 7 most exciting stages that thrilled viewers.
Meanwhile, 'K Top Star' is currently conducting popularity voting for 'favorite stars' in categories such as male/female trot, male/female idols, and male/female rookies, with various supports to be provided upon reaching designated vote counts.
[Geum Bit-na, MK Sports Reporter]
