Even mixed martial arts → trot? Why are Choo Sung-hoon, Jang Hyuk, and Kim Jun-ho challenging? (Handsome trot)

Feb 04, 2025

The production presentation of tvN STORY"Handsome Trot" held in Sindorim, Seoul, on the 4th, producer Hwang Da-won and MC Jang Min-ho, Lee Chan-won, and the cast have a photo time. Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2025.02.04/

The trot challenge of handsome actors has begun. Twelve stars who played in different fields, including acting, sports, and entertainment, challenged a new stage called trot. Expectations are high on how the serious challenge of those who have left the familiar stage and caught the microphone will resonate.

On the afternoon of the 4th, a production presentation of 'Handsome Trot' was held at the Grand Ballroom Hall of the Ramada Seoul Sindorim Hotel in Guro-gu, Seoul. Producer Hwang Da-won, MC Jang Min-ho and Lee Chan-won, as well as 12 cast members Choo Sung-hoon, Jang Hyuk, Choi Dae-chul, In Kyo-jin, Ji Seung-hyun, Jung Gun-eun, Tae Hang-ho, Hyun Woo, Kim Dong-ho, Italy, Kim Jun-ho, and Han Jung-wan were present on the day.

tvN STORY 'Handsome Trot (directed by Hwang Da-won, writer Jung Soo-jung)', which premieres on the 21st, is a new music entertainment show in which 12 male stars challenge trot with sincerity. Twelve unexpected stars, from martial arts fighter Choo Sung-hoon to actors Jang Hyuk, Choi Dae-cheol, In Kyo-jin, Ji Seung-hyun, Jeong Gun-eun, Tae Hang-ho, Hyun Woo, Kim Dong-ho, Italy, and former national fencers Kim Jun-ho and Han Jung-wan, will challenge the genre of trot. Expectations are high as it plans to visit viewers with differentiated formats and new pictures that are different from existing trot entertainment shows.

Producer Hwang Da-won said, "At first, I didn't know the casting would go this well." "The most important thing when I was on the show was my sincerity about the trot." he said.

In particular, Kim Joon-ho was so passionate that he contacted him to participate in the program before the production team. Jang Hyuk also said "I don't know trot well", but he surprised the production team by showing an in-depth understanding at the time of the meeting. Producer Hwang said, "It was as if I had studied separately"There was a strong affection for the trot."," he said.

The chemistry between MC Jang Min-ho and Lee Chan-won is also expected. The two are close enough to talk on the phone for more than an hour. Producer Hwang said, "As soon as Jang Minho decided to appear first, Lee Chanwon decided to join as well"It made me expect a strong chemistry between the two.

Meanwhile, 'Handsome Trot' will premiere on tvN STORY at 10 p.m. on the 21st, and will be available on tvN at 5:40 p.m. on February 12.

mj.cho@sportschosun.com