Mr. Trot


Mr. Trot is a South Korean reality television and talent show. The show is the male version of the popular Miss Trot, an audition show for singers who perform trot music. It was produced with the planning intent of "a new concept trot audition program that will add firepower to the hot-tempered Korean trot craze and create a next-generation trot star that will lead the second trot heyday". It aired on TV Chosun every Thursday from January 2 to March 12, 2020.
Mr. Trot became one of the most popular shows on South Korean television. it is the highest rated show in cable television history of South Korea. The show was followed by which aired beginning in October 2021 and widened the scope of music beyond trot while preserving the format and host of Miss and Mr. Trot.
In 2022, it was announced that Mr. Trot would be returning for its second season. The season aired its first episode on December 22, 2022 at 22:00 KST on TV Chosun.

Broadcast

Main host

Season 1 – 3

Season 1

Legend:

Season 3

Legend:

List of contestants

Season 1

Season 2

Contestant nameContestant age Category
Kang Dae-sung
13Class President Department
Kang Dae-woong
36Active Duty Department A

35Careerman Department A
Kang Jae-soo
30University Department

27National Team Representative Department
Kang Dae-poong
32University Department

25National Team Representative Department

45Tenaciousness Department
Go Jung-woo
24Age-agnostic Department
Kwon Do-hoon
13Boyhood Department
Gil Byung-min
29Different Genre Department
Kim Kyung-jin
41Careerman Department A

28Different Genre Department
Kim Min-gon
14Class President Department
Kim Min-jin
48Daddy Department

39Careerman Department B
Kim Seon-joon
33Active Duty Department B

37National Team Representative Department
Kim Young-ho
34Careerman Department B
Kim Yong-seok
30Idol Department
Kim Yong-pil
48Careerman Department B
Kim Woong-jin
32Careerman Department B

43Different Genre Department
Kim Hong-jong
33National Team Representative Department

38Winning Department

33Careerman Department A
Noh Young-hoon
27National Team Representative Department
Roh Ji-hoon
33Active Duty Department A
The Ray
38Different Genre Department
Dong Hae
42Tenaciousness Department
Marcus Kang
31Careerman Department B
Moon Eun-seok
24Rising Star Department
Park Gon-woo
34Idol Department

31Different Genre Department
Park Sang-bo
35Careerman Department A

37Careerman Department A

28Active Duty Department A
Park Sung-on
13Boyhood Department

36Winning Department
Park Ji Hyeon
28University Department
Park Jin-jong
36Daddy Department
Seo Gon-hoo
13Class President Department
Seo Woo-ri
41Active Duty Department B
Seo Ji-yoo
10Boyhood Department

27Idol Department

29Idol Department
Sung Min
37Idol Department

36Different Genre Department
Sung Hoon
42Careerman Department B
Son Bin-ah
31Active Duty Department A

43Careerman Department A
Song Do-hyun
12Boyhood Department
Song Min-joon
27Active Duty Department A
Sleepy
39Different Genre Department

35Age-agnostic Department
Shin Min-chul
40Different Genre Department

39Winning Department

34Active Duty Department A
Ahn Won-jung
19National Team Representative Department
Young Kwang
23Rising Star Department

50Daddy Department
Oh Joo-joo
35Winning Category
Oh Chan-sung
24Rising Star Department
Wang Joon
38Age-agnostic Department

31Tenaciousness Department

35Tenaciousness Department

30Careerman Department B

24National Team Representative Department
Yoon Joon-hyup
23University Department

32Active Duty Department B

34Active Duty Department A
Lee Sa-ya
38Age-agnostic Department
Lee Sang-yeon
28Careerman Department B
Lee Eun-ho
38Careerman Department B
Lee Jin-gyu
41Tenaciousness Department

31Tenaciousness Department
Lee Ha-joon
37Daddy Department

31Active Duty Department B

31Careerman Department B

29Rising Star Department
Lim Chae-pyung
26University Department
Jang Song-ho
20University Department
Jang Hyun-wook
37Careerman Department B

30Winning Department
Jeon Ji-ho
12Class President Department

38Careerman Department A
Jung Dae-wang
27Careerman Department A
Jung Min-chan
35National Team Representative Department
Jung Ye-joon
14Boyhood Department
Jung Jae-wook
32Careerman Department B
Jung Hyung-chan
27Tenaciousness Department
Jo Seung-won
10Class President Department
Joo Ah-sung
41Age-agnostic Department
Jin Wook
29Rising Star Department
Jin Woong
39Daddy Department

33Winning Department

37Active Duty Department B

36Daddy Department
Choi Do-jin
38Age-agnostic Department
Choi Soo-ho
21University Department

29Active Duty Department B

32Active Duty Department B
Chu Hyuk-jin
31Active Duty Department B

32Active Duty Department A

37Active Duty Department B
Hwang Min-ho
황민호		10Class President Department

29Rising Star Department
Hwang Min-woo
18Rising Star Department

30Tenaciousness Department

50Age-agnostic Department
Hong Seung-min
18Different Genre Department
Hwang Gi-dong
40Different Genre Department

38Careerman Department A

40Careerman Department A
Choi Jae-yoo
35Careerman Department A
Choi Ho-woo
34Careerman Department A

38Idol Department
Han Tae-i
31Idol Department
Hwi Chan
35Daddy Department

List of episodes

Season 1

Episodes 1 – 2: Introduction and 101-Contestant Master Audition

Each contestant performs in front of a panel of 13 judges. Each judge may award the contestant a "heart", signified by lighting up a heart-shaped display next to their chair.
Bold = Contestants who are able to advance to the next round.
GroupPerformance
order		Contestant nameSong performedNumber of hearts awarded
University Department
1Ok Jin-wookFinger Heart
12
University Department
1Kim Tae-sooGive Me Back My Youth 13
University Department
1FrancisHwagaejangteo Market
9
University Department
1Lee Il-minWoman from Casbah
11
University Department
1Im Hyun-seo
12
University Department
1Choi Yoon-ha
12
Boyhood Department
2Han Tae-woong
10
Boyhood Department
2Jang Young-wooRoad that Turns and Returns
12
Boyhood Department
2Jeong Dong-won
13
Boyhood Department
2Hong Jam-eon
13
Boyhood Department
2Im Do-hyeong
13
Careerman Department B
3Han Yi-jae
12
Careerman Department B
3

Episodes 3 – 4: Mission 1: Team Mission

The 48 remaining survivors of the first round of the tournament.
Group name
Department name		Performance orderContestant nameSong performedNumber of hearts received
Heo Min-young, I Cannot Forget You
Active Category B 		1Na Moo
Han Kang
Heo Min-young		The Reason For Existence
Jang Min Tiger Butterfly
Active Category A 		2Lim Young-woong
Shin Sung
Jang Minho
Young Ki
Young Tak
Shin In-sun		Dancing Queen
All

Group name
Department name		Performance orderContestant nameSong performedNumber of hearts received
N.T.G
Idol Department 		3Hwang Yoon-sung
Chu Hyuk-jin
Cheon Myeong-hoon
Lee Do-jin
Choi Jeong-hoon
Kim Jung-yeon		I Like Saturday Night
All
Seung Min and National Grandsons
Boyhood Department 		4Nam Seung-min
Jeong Dong-won
Hong Jam-yeon
Im Do-hyung		Four Beats
11
Four Wheel Drive
Different Genre Department 		5Kang Tae-kwan
Mr Boom Box
Go Jae-geun
Kang Ho-jung		2 to 8
All

Episodes 4 – 6: Mission 2 - Death Match (1 VS 1)

In the second round of the tournament., 30 survivors remain.

Episode 7 – 8: Mission 3

Round 1
In this round, at the end of every groups' performance, the 10 masters will give their grading, with 100 marks as the full mark. On the other hand, the 500 audiences will be able to donate at most 1 million won to each of the group. Donation of 1 million won will be equivalent to 1 mark counted to the teams' marks. The money, in the end, will be donated to the children in need.
Round 2
Group nameTotal scoreRankingAdvanced
contestant		Eliminated
contestant
뽕다발2537.41Lim Young-woong
Hwang Yoon-sung
Kang Tae-kan
Ryu Ji-kwang		align=center
사형제2449.82Young Tak
Kim Soo-chan		Nam Seung-min
Ahn Sung-hoon
트롯신사단2332.85Jang Minho
Kim Kyung-min		Kim Jung-yeon
Roh Ji-hoon
사랑과 정열2383.84Shin In-seon
Kim Hee-jae
Na Tae-joo		Lee Dae-won
패밀리가 떴다2439.83Kim Ho-joong
Lee Chan-won
Jeong Dong-won		Go Jae-geun

Episode 8 – 10: Semi-Final Mission

1st Round: Individual Match (Legend Mission)
2nd Round: 1 VS 1 (Duet Match)

Episode 12: Final Missions

Season 2

Each contestant performs in front of a panel of 15 judges. Each judge may award the contestant a "heart", signified by lighting up a heart-shaped display next to their chair.
The judging criteria for Season 2 preliminary match is as follows:
  • For contestant who had received 8 hearts and below will automatically be eliminated from the audition.
  • For contestants who had received within 9 to 15 hearts will temporarily advance to the next round of the audition.
  • For contestants who had received "All Heart " will automatically be able to advance to the next round of the audition.
Legend:
  • Bold = Contestants who are able to advance to the next round.
  • Top 3 position box colour code:
  • * – 1st Place: 진
  • * – 2nd Place: 선
  • * – 3rd Place: 미
After the had ended, a total of 73 contestants were able to move on to the next round.

Episodes 1 – 3: Introduction and 119-Contestants Master Audition

Department namePerformance order
Contestant nameSong performedNumber of hearts awarded
Rising Star Department
5Young KwangOh, That's Good
15
Rising Star Department
5Hwang Min-wooFriend from Yeongil Bay
14
Rising Star Department
5Jin WookCane
15
Rising Star Department
5Lim ChanYou Can Go
15
Rising Star Department
5Moon Eun-seok13
Rising Star Department
5Tae Wook13
Idol Department
6Park Gon-wooBlunt
15
Idol Department
Sung MinA Glass of Life
11-
Idol Department
Sun YoulUnrequited Love
14-
Class President Department
7Jo Seung-wonFather's River
15
Class President Department
7Kang Dae-sungYOLO YOLO
14
Class President Department
7Hwang Min-hoYou Are
15
Active Duty Department A
8Son Bin-ahThe Girl Removing Make-up
15
Active Duty Department A
8Roh Ji-hoonJang Nok-soo
15
Active Duty Department A
8Ahn Sung-hoonThe Terminal Wet in the Rain
15
Active Duty Department A
8Lee Do-jinMother
15
National Team Representative Department
9Noh Young-hoonWoman from Casbah
14
National Team Representative Department
9Jung Min-chanDora Dora
15
National Team Representative Department
9Ahn Won-joongThe Woman of Samba
13
National Team Representative Department
9Yoon Dae-woongAmor Fati
14
Winning Department
10Jae HaBay Guy
14
Winning Department
10Ahn Sung-joonWith My Love
14
Winning Department
10Jin Hae-sungTimes of Maternal Love
14
Winning Department
10Na Sang-doMan's Life
15
Winning Department
10Park Se-wookRain of Tears
15

Special episode: Un-aired "All Hearts" Special

Source:
The special episode was aired on January 10, 2023 on a Tuesday.
In this episode, those contestants who although manage to achieve "All Hearts" from the 15 judges but their parts were not aired on the regular broadcast will be all featured in this episode.
Department namePerformance order
Contestant nameSong performedNumber of hearts awarded
Active Duty Department A
1Han Yi-jaeMother Flower
15
Active Duty Department B
2Lee Dae-wonHallyang-ga
15
Active Duty Department B
3Il MinLife of a Woman
15
Active Duty Department B
4Jeon Jae-wonLife
15
Active Duty Department A
5Lee Do-jinMother
15
Tenaciousness Department
6Choi Jeon-seolYour Lantern
15
Rising Star Department
7Oh Chan-sungHeartless Person
15
Rising Star Department
8Lim ChanYou Can Go
15
Boyhood Department
9Kwon Do-hoonLike A Fool
15
Class President Department
10Kim Min-gonBlack Rubber Shoes
15
Class President Department
11Seo Gon-hooHallyang-ga
15
National Team Representative Department
12Kim Si-wonHoeryeongpo
15
National Team Representative Department
13Kim Hong-jongTwo Wheels
15
Daddy Department
14Choi Dae-sungYou are the Best
15
Daddy Department
15Jin WoongLove In Dreams
15
Daddy Department
16Kim Min-jinLover
15
Winning Department
17Park Se-wookRain of Tears
15
University Department
18Kang Jae-sooI Pray
15
University Department
19Lim Chae-pyungMoon of Seoul
15
Different Genre Department
20Sung Yoo-binThick Lipstick
15
Different Genre Department
21SleepyI'll Treat You
15
Different Genre Department
22The RayBrother Tess!
15
Different Genre Department
23Hwang Gi-dongThe Terminal
15
Idol Department
24Han Tae-iCheck you!
15

Episodes 3 – 5: Team Mission

The judging criteria for Season 2 team mission were as follows:
  • For groups who had received 14 hearts and below, all the team members will be subjected to elimination from the audition program. Afterwards, all the judges will have a meeting and come down to a decision in which contestant will be able to move on to the next round.
  • For groups who had received "All Heart ", all team members will automatically be able to advance to the next round of the audition.
Legend:
  • Bold = Contestants who are able to advance to the next round.
  • 1st position box colour code:
  • * – 1st Place: 진
After the ended, a total of 40 contestants were able to advance on to the next round.
Group NamePerformance
order		Contestant nameGenre chosenSong performedNumber of hearts awarded
Active Duty Department A1
1Ahn Sung-hoonRock Trot
It's You
12
Active Duty Department A1
1Song Min-joonRock Trot
It's You
12
Active Duty Department A1
1Roh Ji-hoonRock Trot
It's You
12
Active Duty Department A1
1Son Bin-ahRock Trot
It's You
12
University Department
2Choi Soo-hoSemi Trot
I Love You Sister
14
University Department
2Kang Tae-poongSemi Trot
I Love You Sister
14
University Department
2Park Ji-hyunSemi Trot
I Love You Sister
14
University Department
2Jang Song-hoSemi Trot
I Love You Sister
14
University Department
2Yoon Joon-hyupSemi Trot
I Love You Sister
14
University Department
2Lim Chae-pyungSemi Trot
I Love You Sister
14
University Department
2Kang Jae-sooSemi Trot
I Love You Sister
14

Group NamePerformance
order		Contestant nameGenre chosenSong performedNumber of hearts awarded
Class President Department
12Kim Min-gonTraditional Korean Trot
Resume
13
Class President Department
12Seo Gon-hooTraditional Korean Trot
Resume
13
Class President Department
12Jo Seung-wonTraditional Korean Trot
Resume
13
Class President Department
12Hwang Min-hoTraditional Korean Trot
Resume
13
Rising Star Department
13Young KwangTraditional Korean Trot
Love Love
14
Rising Star Department
13Oh Chan-sungTraditional Korean Trot
Love Love
14
Rising Star Department
13Lim ChanTraditional Korean Trot
Love Love
14
Rising Star Department
13Jin WookTraditional Korean Trot
Love Love
14
Rising Star Department
13Hwang Min-wooTraditional Korean Trot
Love Love
14
Active Duty Department A2
14Lee Do-jinSemi Trot
MMM
12
Active Duty Department A2
14Choi Woo-jinSemi Trot
MMM
12
Active Duty Department A2
14Park Seo-jinSemi Trot
MMM
12
Active Duty Department A2
14Kang Dae-woongSemi Trot
MMM
12
Active Duty Department B
15Lee Dae-wonDance Trot
Please Arrest My Oppa!
12
Active Duty Department B
15Il MinDance Trot
Please Arrest My Oppa!
12
Active Duty Department B
15Cheon Jae-wonDance Trot
Please Arrest My Oppa!
12
Active Duty Department B
15Choo Hyuk-jinDance Trot
Please Arrest My Oppa!
12
Active Duty Department B
15Ha Dong-geunDance Trot
Please Arrest My Oppa!
12
Active Duty Department B
15Han Yi-jaeDance Trot
Please Arrest My Oppa!
12

Episodes 5 – 7: Death Match (1 VS 1)

The judging criteria for Season 2 death match were as follows:
  • After the pair of contestant had finished their performance, judges will make their decision by choosing which one of the contestant to give their heart to.
  • If contestant won the death match, they will automatically move on to the next round.
  • If contestant lost during the death match, they will be subjected to elimination.
Legend:
  • Bold = Contestant able to move on to the next round.
  • Box colour:
  • *: – Contestant won.
  • *: – Contestant lost.
  • *: – Contestant on top of winning the Death Match, also achieved 1st Place: 진
After the had ended, a total of 25 contestants were able to advance on to the next round.

Episodes 8 – 9: Medley Team Mission

In this mission, top 5 contestant from the last round will be able to recruit their own members to form their team.
Also, on top of the 13 masters, this time round, 300 audiences would also be given a chance to vote.
Only the members of the group that won the 1st place, will be able to automatically be able to move on to the next round.
Rest of the contestants they will be subjected to elimination
Round 1: Medley Team Mission
The scoring for Round 1: Medley Team Mission was as follows:
  • Maximum master score is 1300 points, with each master team able to give up to 100 points to each group.
  • Maximum audience score is 300 points.
  • Hence, the total score a team able to achieve would be 1600 points.
  • The group which was able to clinched the 1st place on the 1st round will be able to get an extra 30 points.
    Round 2: Team Leader Battle
Similarly in the 2nd round, the scoring was as follows:
  • Maximum master score is 1300 points, with each master team able to give up to 100 points to each group.
  • Maximum audience score is 300 points.
  • Hence, the total score a team able to achieve would be 1600 points.

    Episodes 10 – 11: Rival Match

Episode 12: Semifinal

Episode 13: Final

Season 3

Episodes 1 – 3: Introduction and Master Preliminary Audition

Each contestant performs in front of a panel of 19 judges. Each judge may award the contestant a "heart", signified by lighting up a heart-shaped display next to their chair.
Bold = Contestants who are able to advance to the next round.
GroupPerformance
order		Contestant nameSong performedNumber of hearts awarded

Soundtrack

Ratings

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3