What exactly is K-pop? Internationally — and especially in the West — the term has become synonymous with girl groups and boy bands (“idol groups” in K-pop lexicon). But some Korean music industry ...

Retirees at the Koreatown Senior and Community Center dance to trot hits led by Janet Chon, center. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times) "Trot" is a Korean music genre that has been around for decades.

Lim Young-woong may not have as many fans as BTS, but the trot singer is rivalling the global superstars, showing there's more to South Korean music than K-pop with his billions of streams and a ...

correctionA previous version of this story cited Lim Young Woong’s "Rainbow" as an example of trot, when it is in fact a mixed-genre song. The story has been updated to cite a different song, and to ...

BIGBANG’s Daesung is making a return to variety shows as a judge in an upcoming trot competition! On October 6, MBN announced Daesung as a judge on its upcoming trot competition show, “Living Legend” ...

Singer Song Ga-in confirms U.S. concerts, showcasing the beauty of trot. Song Ga-in will hold concerts titled "Gain Dal The Chao-orda" at the Pechanga Theater in Los Angeles, U.S., on Feb. 14, 2026, ...

The 22nd annual Korean Music Awards has announced this year’s nominees! In contrast to many other South Korean music awards, which typically use sales figures as a major criterion in determining each ...

“Trot” is a Korean music genre that has been around for decades. But in recent years, it has exploded in popularity in Southern California. The biggest fans? Immigrant seniors. Today, we talk about ...