Seol Woon Do Emphasizes Modernization of K-Trot Amidst Critique of BLACKPINK's Rosé
- Seol Woon Do updates K-Trot to align with contemporary culture.
- He critiques Rosé's 'APT' for outdated themes on living arrangements.
- Humor infuses the conversation about modern music's relevance today.
On the February 25 episode of MBC’s Radio Star, veteran singer and composer Seol Woon Do shared his perspective on staying relevant in the evolving music industry and offered candid thoughts about BLACKPINK Rosé’s song “APT.”
Seol Woon Do, who has been active in music for 44 years, discussed his efforts to adapt K-Trot to contemporary trends, noting that while K-Pop enjoys global popularity, K-Trot could also reach international audiences if updated for the times. He explained that he has been experimenting with songwriting, sharing tracks with younger artists and entertainment companies, which have received positive feedback. Among his recent successes, he highlighted Lim Young Woong’s “My Starry Love,” which has surpassed 70 million views.
The conversation shifted to Rosé’s single “APT.” Seol Woon Do expressed his reservations about the song, arguing that themes about apartments no longer reflect modern lifestyles. He emphasized that today’s singles often live in officetels for practical and economic reasons and shared his own song, “Officetel,” which resonated strongly with single listeners nationwide. He described “Officetel” as more in tune with contemporary living and cultural shifts, advocating for K-Trot to evolve beyond outdated apartment-centric themes.
The discussion drew humorous moments, including a playful remark from Kim Gook Jin questioning why the popular song isn’t more widely known, and laughter ensued when Seol Woon Do himself could not recall a line from “Officetel.” Overall, the episode highlighted Seol Woon Do’s commitment to modernizing K-Trot while balancing humor and critique in his commentary.
- Who is Seol Woon Do?
Seol Woon Do is a veteran singer and composer who has been active in the music industry for 44 years.
- What is K-Trot?
K-Trot is a genre of Korean music that blends traditional trot with contemporary themes and styles.
- What did Seol Woon Do say about BLACKPINK Rosu00e9's song 'APT'?
Seol Woon Do critiqued 'APT' for its themes about apartments, stating they do not reflect modern lifestyles.
- What alternative song did Seol Woon Do mention?
Seol Woon Do mentioned his song 'Officetel,' which he believes resonates more with contemporary living.
- What recent success did Seol Woon Do highlight?
He highlighted Lim Young Woongu2019s song 'My Starry Love,' which has surpassed 70 million views.
- What was the tone of the discussion on MBC's Radio Star?
The discussion included both serious critiques and humorous moments, showcasing Seol Woon Do's commitment to modernizing K-Trot.
