TROT MUSIC BECOMES THE NEXT MUSIC TREND

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What you're hearing right now is Korean trot music. How does it sound? For those that are only familiar with K-POP, this type of melody might sound slightly unfamiliar. But did you know trot music is seeing its second heyday as more and more young artists choose to sing trot. A museum dedicated to the history of trot music even opened in Yeongam, Jeollanam-do Province. We take you there right now.

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At times exciting, some other times heart-wrenching... Trot, introduced in Korea in the 1930s during the Japanese colonial era, remains a popular music genre even after many decades. The first ever museum dedicated to the 80-year history of trot is now open. In addition to introducing various trot singers, also displayed is a rare collection of trot music records that belonged to singer Ha Chun-hwa's father.

[Soundbite] HA CHUN-HWA(TROT SINGER) : "These materials, collected over 60 years are priceless. They finally see the light of day because my father collected them with great dedication."

A survey conducted last year, showed trot ranks ninth among music genres Koreans enjoy. More recently its popularity soared even further, as a growing number of young trot artists rose to stardom.

[Soundbite] SONG HAE(TV PERSONALITY) : "Idol singers rule the scene these days. They are all our descendants. You can't change their nature."

The trot music museum will also nurture aspiring trot singers and act as a bridge that connects the young generation to trot music.