‘Mr. Trot 2’ fairness shakes due to Chorokbaem E&M

The most important thing in auditions is ‘fairness’. However, I still continue to push my family.

On the 2nd, a post was posted on an online community raising suspicions that some participants in 'Mr. Trot 2' were being promoted. The author of the post pointed out that Park Ji-hyun, a participant in the 'All Heart in the Shortest Time' contest from the college division, and Yeonggwang from the Morning Star division, who received 'All Heart', previously appeared on TV as juniors at Jang Yoon-jung's agency.

In addition, the netizen said that in addition to Jang Yoon-jung, other artists from Chorokbaem E&M currently appearing in 'Mr. Trot 2' include Boom and Kim Hee-jae. Regarding the fact that Park Ji-hyun and Yeonggwang from Chorokbaem E&M both received All Hearts, he said, "The push is too much. "he claimed.

In fact, Park Ji-hyun was introduced as Jang Yoon-jeong's direct junior through KBS 2TV's 'The Boss's Ears Are Donkey Ears'. At that time, Jang Yoon-jeong attracted attention by showing full support, such as recommending Park Ji-hyun and Yeonggwang for the event schedule and evaluating their busking.

Jang Yoon-jeong provided the two with health food and constantly exposed them to broadcasts by allowing them to go on stage for performances. Kim Yeon-ja, who is a judge on 'Mr. Trot 2', also appeared on 'The Boss's Ears Are Donkey Ears' at the time and gave singing advice to Yeonggwang and Park Ji-hyun.

In addition, Yeonggwang and Park Ji-hyun are from KBS' 'I Like the Song', which was hosted by Jang Yoon-jung and Kim Yeon-ja stood as a judge. The relationship between Jang Yoon-jeong and Kim Yeon-ja, who are called the housewives of 'Mr. Trot 2', is inseparable.

However, this fact was not introduced in the 'Mr. Trot 2' broadcast. Rather, Park Ji-hyun said that she worked in the fishing industry for eight years helping her mother in the countryside. He attracted attention with his extraordinary career, and all the masters clicked the heart button even before the end of the first verse, setting a record as 'the shortest time for all hearts in a season in history'.

Yeonggwang also earned the nickname ‘Trot world’s chewing candy’ as soon as he appeared and advanced to the finals with All Hearts.

This is why it is disappointing to see the same family push forward in a situation where even prominent talents are eliminated or put on hold.

In relation to this, Chorokbaem E&M stated that the suspicion of pushing was "unfounded" and added, "It was already known that Park Ji-hyun and Yeonggwang were juniors at the agency, and both of them are competing fairly and using their skills."

Starting with Jang Yoon-jeong from the same company, Kim Hee-jae, Boom, and Kim Yeon-ja, who is close to me. Jihyun Park and Yeonggwang are highly recommended by the judges. It is unknown whether they will be able to advance to the final TOP 7, but their passion has already lost its luster due to favoritism.

'Mr. Trot 2', which was supposed to create a fair audition, also fell into taking care of Jang Yoon-jung's division, and the purpose of finding a new face was lost. I just hope that it doesn't go to the picture of inserting a few talented people into the board comprised of Jang Yun-jeong's family.

Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr