Immersive ‘Trot Train’ Debuts in Seoul’s Piccadilly: A New Renaissance for Korean Trot Music

A groundbreaking milestone in Korean performance arts, the world’s first participatory immersive Trot musical ‘Trot Train’ will premiere this June at Piccadilly in Jongno, Seoul. Bridging the lyrical depth of Trot with a dynamic immersive format, this production redefines how audiences experience Korean music theater.

Incorporating real-time voting, storytelling, and audience interaction, the four-act journey explores the full spectrum of human emotion, allowing attendees to co-create the narrative as emotional protagonists. The immersive format blends the qualities of a traditional musical and concert, offering audiences a deeply engaging spectacle.

Starring 13 prominent artists—including Trot legends like Yang Ji-eun, Hong Ja, My Jin, Kang Hye-yeon, Kim Soo-chan, Ryu Ji-kwang, Kim Joong-yeon, and Yang Ji-won, as well as rising musical talents Cheon Woo-joo and Lee Tae-yi—the show brings generational harmony to the stage.

Helping weave the emotional arc of the performance are hosts Jang Dong-hyuk, Kim Min-ki, and Shin Joon-chul, known for their seasoned live charisma and humorous storytelling. Together, they guide the audience through an unforgettable theatrical journey.

Produced by Urban Piccadilly Culture Industry Professional Company and led by DMP STUDIOS and DOOR STUDIO, ‘Trot Train’ isn’t just a performance – it marks the genesis of the ‘Piccadilly Renaissance’. The show’s universe will expand with merchandise, local commerce synergy, and cross-platform content both online and offline.

Pre-sale tickets for the much-anticipated show will be available starting early May. Kim Kang-min, CEO of DMP STUDIOS and executive producer, stated, “’Trot Train’ is more than entertainment—it’s a heartfelt platform where each audience member becomes the star. The revival of Piccadilly is not just restoration, but a cultural reimagining for a new era.”