Singer Ban Gahee proved her prowess on stage by claiming the top position in the DisiTrend Trot Female Singer Popularity Vote on the 15th.
Recording a total of 3,510 votes, she stood out amidst fierce competition and took the 1st place. Recently, through the ‘Samnammae Trot Concert’, she has been actively interacting with audiences and continuing her lively activities. In mid-April, she held consecutive performances at Daegu Health University and the Busan Cinema Center, receiving applause from the audiences.
Ban Gahee, a veteran active since the 1990s, embarked on a digital single comeback in 2014 with ‘Goodbye Drink’. Her excellent vocal ability and sincere stage manner still captivate fans, and recently, she has been expanding her activities with concerts. Fans are sending her messages like “Kahi, fighting” along with unwavering affection.
Jeong Seo-joo came in 2nd place with 2,845 votes. Armed with calm emotions and stable singing techniques, he is one of the most notable new figures in the trot scene. Fans showed their anticipation with short but strong support messages like “We support you ♡♡♡”.
The 3rd place went to Oh Yu-jin. With a total of 2,702 votes, he has built up a strong fanbase through various stage experiences and a friendly image. Especially known for his audition program origins, he continues to grow through steady music activities. As the cheer phrase “We support you forever Oh Yu-jin!” suggests, long-standing trust and affection from fans provide his support.
Jeon Yu-jin was named 4th with 1,513 votes, and Mai-jin recorded 5th place with 1,061 votes. Jeon Yu-jin is praised for her solid fundamentals and emotional stage production, while Mai-jin is noted for her wide range of performances crossing semi-trot and traditional trot.
6th place was taken by Song Ga-in (990 votes), 7th by Kim Da-hyun (934 votes), jointly 8th were Hong Ji-yoon and Eun Soo-hyung (701 votes each), and 10th was Park Hye-shin (678 votes), forming the top ranks.
From 11th to 20th places were Kim Tae-yeon, Yang Ji-eun, Yoon Tae-hwa, Hong Jin-young, Bae Ah-hyun, Kang Hye-yeon, Han Bom, Miss Kim, Kim So-yeon, Kim Eui-young in order.
In this DisiTrend ranking, a competitive structure transcending experience and generations was prominent. From artists with long-active careers like Ban Gahee to relatively new figures like Jeong Seo-joo and Oh Yu-jin, various fanbases converged, proving the multi-layered charm of the trot stage. The future steps will reveal what results the enthusiasm of the fandom brings about.