Kim Yong-im Wins 'I Am a Trot Singer' Final, Crowned King of Songs
Trot singer Kim Yong-im appeared on MBC Every1's I Am a Trot Singer on the 15th and won the final championship. Photo by I Am a Trot Singer broadcast capture
View original image[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] Trot singer Kim Yong-im won the final victory on 'I Am a Trot Singer.'
On the night of the 15th, the final match to determine the ultimate winner took place on MBC Every1's 'I Am a Trot Singer.' After a total of 10 intense competitions, Jo Hang-jo, Kim Yong-im, Park Gu-yoon, and Park Hye-shin advanced to the championship round. The championship round was a 1-on-1 death match format, with Kim Yong-im competing against Park Hye-shin, and Jo Hang-jo against Park Gu-yoon.
The theme of the final competition's last performance was 'My Song Sung Again.' Jo Hang-jo chose Jo San's song 'Gomabso' (Thank You). He explained his choice by saying, "Throughout my music career, I have always felt sorry to my wife," adding, "This song is like the story of my life, having been so absorbed in music without knowing the world until this age."
Kim Yong-im performed her hit song 'Sarang-ui Batjul' (Rope of Love) in a 2020 version. She said, "This song washed away the sorrow of being unknown, so it is unforgettable," and chose the newly transformed 'Sarang-ui Batjul' with a fresh feeling.
After a long journey, Kim Yong-im claimed the final victory. She expressed, "I had emptied my mind, so I am surprised myself," and added, "Senior Jo Hang-jo seemed to be in poor condition. I am very grateful to senior Jo Hang-jo who willingly conceded victory to his juniors, and to all my juniors." She also said, "I think of my mother," and tearfully shared, "My parents passed away early without seeing me succeed. If they had seen me take first place, they would have been truly happy."
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Meanwhile, Kim Yong-im debuted as a singer in 1984 by winning the Encouragement Award with 'Mokryeon' (Magnolia) at the KBS Newcomer Song Festival. She has since released numerous hit songs such as 'Yeoldoojul' (Twelve Lines) and 'Sarang-ui Batjul.' Additionally, she won the Female Adult Song Award at the Korea Entertainment Arts Awards twice in 2011 and 2012, and in 2012, she received the Female Top 7 Singer Award at the 12th Korea Traditional Song Awards.
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