Sungmin has discovered a cushty area of interest in trot music, a sound that’s nonetheless very fashionable in Korea. And with SM Leisure set to debut a trot boyband of their very own, the style appears poised for much more of a resurgence. In my view, I admire an ideal trot observe (particularly when carried out stay) however very not often play them by myself. The flashy Yo.Yo.Yo. (요.요.요.) is an efficient instance of this duality. It’s an ideal hear however not one thing I’d probably return to.

Sungmin’s voice matches this style like a glove, bending round notes to present that traditional trot sound. The melodies are very anticipated, riffing on acquainted constructions. This provides Yo.Yo.Yo. the sensation of consolation meals. You probably have even the slightest curiosity in trot music, that is more likely to enchantment to you. There’s good vitality, good humor and a catchy hook repeated usually. Nevertheless, I’d love to listen to what Sungmin might do if he merged trot with different genres in the way in which that Hong Jinyoung was in a position to cross over within the mid-to-late 2010’s.

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