According to TenAsia's investigation on the 2nd, MBN's 'Hyun-Yeok Ga-Wang 3' is set to begin its first recording (preliminary judging) on November 18. Originally scheduled for October, the recording has been postponed by nearly a month. Following this, the first, second, and third rounds of the finals will take place sequentially.
Season 3 will feature global K-trot queens. With notable artists like Jeon Yu-jin, Kim Da-hyun, Park Hye-shin, Maria, Byul Sarang, and Yoon Soo-hyun having participated in Season 1, there's growing anticipation about the powerful lineup for Season 3.
The first broadcast of 'Hyun-Yeok Ga-Wang 3' is planned for December. As MBN wraps up the year with 'Hyun-Yeok Ga-Wang 3', rival network TV Chosun is preparing 'Miss Trot 4'. Coincidentally, both 'Hyun-Yeok Ga-Wang' and the 'Miss Trot' series will air in December, intensifying the competition between the two networks.
However, the popularity of trot music has been waning recently, leading to declining viewership ratings. All eyes are on whether 'Hyun-Yeok Ga-Wang 3' and 'Miss Trot 4' can reignite interest in the genre.
In 2023, 'Hyun-Yeok Ga-Wang 1' crowned Jeon Yu-jin as the winner. The following year, Park Seo-jin claimed the title in Season 2.
Ryu Ye-ji, TenAsia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr