"Choosing Trot Instead of Chang" Kwon Sun-o Delivers Sincere Performance of 'My Mom' Dedicated to His Father

Kwon Sun-o, who stood once again on stage as a trot singer after overcoming the wounds of his past dream of becoming a singer, conveyed his sincerity on stage. In the TV CHOSUN 'Trot Kitchen: The Running Dinner Show' broadcast on October 5, 2026, performer Kwon Sun-o, who is from Cheongyang, took the stage to sing the song 'My Mom'.

"Hurt by being told I should do Chang"... Picking up the microphone again after 20 years

Before taking the stage, Kwon Sun-o shared the process of pursuing his dream of becoming a singer and the difficulties he faced during that process through a conversation with the host. In the video, Kwon Sun-o revealed an anecdote from his childhood when he dreamed of being a singer but was advised by a manager at the time that, after hearing him sing, he should do Chang (traditional singing). He mentioned that he was emotionally hurt by that remark at the time and shared his current situation of continuing his music now, more than 20 years after his debut.

He showed an attitude of approaching the stage with the belief that if he does not give up and endures, a successful day will eventually come. In particular, this stage held more meaning as it was prepared with the mindset of dedicating the song to his father. Just before the stage, Kwon Sun-o steadied his nervous heart by expressing his determination, saying, "I will approach this with the thought that I am singing for my father."

Sincerity poured out while singing 'My Mom', Judges praise him as a "Talent in the Trot World"

As the main performance began, Kwon Sun-o sang the song 'My Mom', expressing his affectionate feelings for his parents. The lyrics contained the hardships of his parents and the apologetic feelings he feels as a child, and Kwon Sun-o showed his emotions heightening while continuing the song. After finishing the stage, Kwon Sun-o expressed his sincere gratitude to the audience who supported him as a singer.

The judges' evaluations were positive. Regarding Kwon Sun-o's voice, the judges mentioned that he has a natural volume and resonance, evaluating that his voice itself is gifted enough to evoke the feeling of a specific singer. One judge highly praised his potential when singing songs with traditional Korean musical elements and his flavorful expression as a trot singer, stating, "He is an indispensable talent in the trot world." In response to this encouragement, Kwon Sun-o expressed his passion for future activities, saying, "I will engrave this in my heart."

Source: TVCHOSUN MUSIC (YouTube)