Tanaka and Leo, a Battle of Korean 'Heung'... Will Trot's Bbongjjak Beat Work in the Global Market?

In the 6th episode of the content 'Chief Researchers' Society' on the YouTube channel 'STONE MUSIC', Japanese creator Tanaka and Finnish creator Leo Ranta appeared to have a conversation on the theme of the 'heung' (excitement) of Korean music.

"Bbongjjak beat will work in the global market"... Leo Ranta's analysis of Trot

Leo Ranta, who has resided in Korea for over 30 years, compared the charm of Trot to the 'tingling sensation that remains in the mouth after eating spicy food,' explaining that once heard, the excitement lasts for a long time. In particular, he pointed out that the unique 'bbongjjak' beat of Trot matches the BPM (beats per minute) of electronic music enjoyed by the younger generation recently.

Leo Ranta said, "I think the bbongjjak beat might expand further globally," mentioning the similarity with recent music that emphasizes beats. He also expressed the view that the unique 'kkeokgi' (vocal trill) technique of Trot is an element that radiates charm, and that these musical characteristics could be loved worldwide.

Tanaka's behind-the-scenes stories of Korean activities and introduction of the 'Song of the Day'

Tanaka, who came from Japan, mentioned the motivation for his activities in Korea. He revealed that he began his activities in Korea after catching the eye of a Korean broadcasting official while working in Japan. Furthermore, he shared his feelings regarding the time when his content using Jang Beom-june's song 'Your Shampoo Scent in the Flowers' became a hot topic, stating that while he felt grateful to have contributed to the popularity of the song, he also felt somewhat apologetic.

Tanaka selected Kwon Hyuk-soo's 'Feeling the Scent of Shampoo' as today's 'Song of the Day'. He explained that although this song does not have a fast tempo, it stimulates the listener's excitement and has the power to make the audience dance together when sung at concerts or events.

Foreign creators' 'competition for livelihood' and musical tastes

The cast also had an honest conversation about the competitive structure among foreign creators active in Korea. While Tanaka and Leo Ranta showed friendliness by revealing they are the same age, they drew laughter by mentioning the subtle competitiveness and 'competition for livelihood' they experience as foreigners active in Korea.

Regarding musical tastes, Leo Ranta selected Jo Sung-mo's 'Resolution', stating his preference for disco-style songs, while Tanaka selected Dynamic Dio's 'Attendance Check'. Tanaka recalled listening to it on an MP3 player during elementary school, emphasizing the power of hit songs that make you sing along automatically even after hearing them just once.