Mr. Trot 4 to Broadcast in December… Kim Sung-joo and Jang Yoon-jeong Join, Jo Yeong-su Returns

TV CHOSUN's trot audition 'Mr. Trot' is returning for its fourth season. TV CHOSUN announced that 'Mr. Trot 4' will be broadcast this coming December. Since its first broadcast in 2020, the program has produced Lim Young-woong, YOUNGTAK, and Lee Chan-won from the first season, Ahn Sung-hoon and Park Ji-hyun from Season 2, and Kim Yong-bin and Son Bin-a from Season 3. In this season, Kim Sung-joo and Jang Yoon-jeong, who have continued with the series, will appear again, and composer Jo Yeong-su returns to 'Mr. Trot' after five years. A poster containing a declaration of intent and a teaser containing a message for participant recruitment have also been released. Major information for the fourth season has been revealed, focusing on the broadcast timing announced by the production team, the cast, and the contents of the released video and poster, as well as the singers and songs mentioned in previous seasons.

The fourth season continues the names of the previous three seasons

'Mr. Trot' began its first broadcast in 2020. The program introduced trot singers including Lim Young-woong, YOUNGTAK, and Lee Chan-won in the first season, produced Ahn Sung-hoon and Park Ji-hyun in Season 2, and Kim Yong-bin and Son Bin-a in Season 3. TV CHOSUN introduced this program as having started as a trot audition and expanding into a popular culture enjoyed by multiple generations together. The original text explains that even after various trot auditions appeared, 'Mr. Trot' continues to maintain its brand power.

The broadcast timing for this 'Mr. Trot 4' is December. The released materials do not show the specific date or broadcast time of the first episode. The list of contestants who will participate in the new season, the competition method, and the final winner have not yet been presented. However, the program has introduced new trot singers every season, and this season is also previewed as an audition where male participants take the stage. TV CHOSUN announced that a new trot star will be born through this season.

A poster featuring a sword and a teaser for participant recruitment

TV CHOSUN released a poster containing a declaration of intent for 'Mr. Trot 4'. A sharp sword is positioned in the center of the poster, surrounded by a design where blue and red colors contrast. Along with the program logo, the phrase "Men, draw your swords" is included in the poster. The released materials introduce the contrast of the sword and colors and the phrase as elements predicting the fierce competition of the new season. The content in the poster is not intended to announce specific competition rules or participant selection criteria for the season, but is a composition that visually delivers the program's declaration of intent.

A teaser video containing Jo Yeong-su's return was also released. The video features scenes containing Jo Yeong-su's musical history, and a message recruiting applicants for 'Mr. Trot 4' is added along with the song 'I Like You'. The released materials from TV CHOSUN do not include the specific period or application method for recruitment. The teaser is composed of content that introduces Jo Yeong-su's past activities and announces the fact that participants for the new season are being recruited. Through the poster and teaser, the program has revealed the logo and recruitment message for the fourth season ahead of its December broadcast.

Kim Sung-joo and Jang Yoon-jeong continue the series hosting

Kim Sung-joo and Jang Yoon-jeong will also be part of 'Mr. Trot 4'. TV CHOSUN introduced that they will take on the role of guides for 'Mr. Trot 4'. Jang Yoon-jeong is a performer who has been part of the 'Miss' and 'Mr.' Trot series. The original text describes Jang Yoon-jeong as the "hostess" of the series and stated that she will appear in this season as well.

The two have participated in the series through various seasons and related programs of 'Mr. Trot'. Along with the news of their appearance this season, the released materials do not contain additional explanations regarding the detailed roles or hosting methods that Kim Sung-joo and Jang Yoon-jeong will undertake. TV CHOSUN announced that the two, who have been with the program for a long time, will hold their positions in the fourth season as well.

Jang Yoon-jeong has also participated in the 'Miss' and 'Mr.' Trot programs and will join the new season. Specific hosting scenes or changes in roles that the two will take on this season have not been revealed. Among the cast announced by TV CHOSUN, the joining of Kim Sung-joo and Jang Yoon-jeong was introduced as the content that individuals who have continued from the existing series will participate in the fourth season as well.

Jo Yeong-su returns as a master after 5 years

Composer Jo Yeong-su returns to 'Mr. Trot' after five years. Starting with 'Miss Trot' in 2019, Jo Yeong-su has worked as a master in 'Mr. Trot' and 'Miss Trot 2'. At that time, he was introduced as a person who provided cold-headed judging and warm advice. Jo Yeong-su is also the composer who made the winner's special songs as well as judging the participants. Song Ga-in's 'Pick Me', Lim Young-woong's 'Trust in Me', and Yang Ji-eun's 'The Joy of Living' are presented in the materials as the winner's special songs he created.

TV CHOSUN stated that attention is gathering on what new trot singer Jo Yeong-su will discover and what songs he will present in this season. The specific judging method, new song plans, or the announcement timing of the special songs for this season have not been revealed. The confirmed details are the fact that Jo Yeong-su is returning to the series after five years and his history of making several winner's special songs in previous seasons.

Jo Yeong-su's return teaser contains a video of his musical history and a message for recruiting participants. The song used in the video is 'I Like You'. Through the teaser, TV CHOSUN announced Jo Yeong-su's return and the recruitment of 'Mr. Trot 4' applicants. However, the released materials do not show the songs to be produced in this season or the judging details for each participant.

TV CHOSUN's 'Mr. Trot 4' will be broadcast this coming December. As Kim Sung-joo and Jang Yoon-jeong rejoin and Jo Yeong-su returns after five years, the poster and participant recruitment teaser have been released. The first broadcast date, the list of participants, and the detailed methods of the competition have not been announced.

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