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“Officetel” as more in tune with contemporary living and cultural shifts, advocating for K-Trot to evolve beyond outdated apartment-centric themes.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.
