Former SM Idol SEONGMIN Transitions Beyond Idol to Trot Singer... Signs Exclusive Contract with TOTALSET in 2025

Singer SEONGMIN, who debuted and has been active as a member of a group under SM Entertainment since 2005, shared his transformation into a trot singer and his activities so far.

In the 53rd episode of the content 'Meeting People with Ji Young-il' released on the YouTube channel 'Ji Young-il', singer SEONGMIN appeared as a guest and had a conversation with host Ji Young-il. According to the description of the video, SEONGMIN has been active in various fields such as musicals and broadcasting in addition to his activities as an idol singer, and he came to challenge the new genre of trot through 'Mr. Trot 2'.

From Idol to Trot, Full-scale Steps through an Exclusive Contract in 2025

SEONGMIN has been building his own color by releasing the trot single 'Love Stings'. In particular, in 2025, he intensified his activities as a trot singer by signing an exclusive contract with TOTALSET. The video covers the moments he experienced while working under the name of a singer for over 20 years and the process of transitioning genres from idol to trot.

Since debuting as a member of a group under SM Entertainment in 2005, SEONGMIN has continued to be active on stage for a long time. Not settling for his career as an idol singer, he expanded his territory into areas such as musicals and broadcasting, and through 'Mr. Trot 2', he came to stand at another starting line by encountering the new genre of trot. Since then, he began to reveal his unique color through the trot single 'Love Stings', and by signing an exclusive contract with TOTALSET in 2025, he is further concretizing his path as a trot singer.

The Meeting of Ji Young-il and SEONGMIN, a Record of 20 Years of Singer Life

This video consists of a meeting between Ji Young-il and SEONGMIN, who belong to the same agency. The video description guides that it includes stories of SEONGMIN's concerns and new challenges that were difficult to encounter on stage. The two had a conversation about the process of continuing their dreams as singers in their respective positions.

Host Ji Young-il and SEONGMIN had a more comfortable and honest conversation as members of the same agency family. The numerous moments faced while living under the name of a singer for over 20 years and the concerns hidden behind the glamorous moments are conveyed through this episode. The meeting of the two, who have protected their dreams as singers in their respective positions, captures the sincere process of choosing a new path from idol to trot singer.