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'', an audition show for singers who perform trot music. It was produced with the planning intent of "a new concept trot audition program that will add firepower to the hot-tempered Korean trot craze and create a next-generation trot star that will lead the second trot heyday". It aired on

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every Thursday from January 2 to March 12, 2020. ''Mr. Trot'' became one of the most popular shows on Korean television. it is the highest rated show in cable television history of South Korea. The show was followed by ' which aired beginning in October 2021 and widened the scope of music beyond trot while preserving the format and host of ''Miss'' and ''Mr. Trot''. In 2022, it was announced that Mr Trot will be returning for a Season 2. The show will be airing its first episode on December 22, 2022 at 10pm KST on TV Chousun.

Broadcast

Main host

Season 1 and 2

* Kim Sung-joo

Masters

Season 1

* Jang Yoon-jeong * Jo Young-soo *

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List of contestants

Season 1

Season 2

Episodes

Season 1

Episodes 1 - 2: Introduction and 101-Contestant Master Audition

Each contestant performs in front of a panel of 13 judges. Each judge may award the contestant a "heart", signified by lighting up a heart-shaped display next to their chair. Bold = Contestants who are able to advance to the next round.

Episodes 3 - 4: Mission 1

The 48 remaining survivors of the first round of the tournament.

Episodes 4 - 6: Mission 2 - Death Match: 1 VS 1

In the second round of the tournament., 30 survivors remain. : – Contestant won. : – Contestant lost.

Episode 7 - 8: Mission 3

= Round 1

= In this round, at the end of every groups' performance, the 10 masters will give their grading, with 100 marks as the full mark. On the other hand, the 500 audiences will be able to donate at most 1 million won to each of the group. Donation of 1 million won will be equivalent to 1 mark counted to the teams' marks. The money, in the end, will be donated to the children in need.

= Round 2

Episode 8 - 10: Semi-Final Mission

= 1st Round: Individual Match (Legend Mission)

= 2nd Round: 1 VS 1 (Duet Match)

= : – Contestant advance to next mission. : – Contestant lost.

Episode 12: Final Missions

Season 2

Each contestant performs in front of a panel of 15 judges. Each judge may award the contestant a "heart", signified by lighting up a heart-shaped display next to their chair. For contestants who had received "All Heart" will automatically be able to advance to the next round. Bold = Contestants who are able to advance to the next round.

Episodes 1 - present: Introduction and 101-Contestant Master Audition

Soundtrack

Ratings

Season 1

Season 2

References

External links

Season 1 Official Website

Season 2 Official Website
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