Second Aunt Kim Da-bi, an Increasingly Captivating Charm

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] She resembles comedian Kim Shinyoung, but she is not. She is Second Aunt Kim Dabi. Come to think of it, she looks like the typical aunt you meet at home. When she opens her mouth, she sounds even more like a real aunt than reality itself, which makes people burst out laughing.

The hottest broadcaster these days is Second Aunt Kim Dabi. Aunt Dabi, who excels in both singing and wit, is the top choice for radio and variety show bookings. On Labor Day, May 1st, she released her new song "Jura Jura." "Jura Jura" is a trot song that conveys affection and comfort to office workers through lyrics that earnestly express their hardships, sorrows, and wishes. Its addictive melody and refreshing lyrics captivate not only people in their 30s and 40s but also those in their teens and 20s.

Kim Dabi boldly claims, "Auntie tells the stories that the nieces and nephews can't," advocating for leaving work on time and taking vacations, and asking for the card instead of the talkative boss during company dinners. The cheerful wit of Second Aunt, who draws empathy, is the main secret to her popularity. The music is also cited as a factor in her success. It's not just because trot is currently trending. The addictive melody, Aunt Dabi's unique cheerfulness, and her comical personal charm bring out the true flavor of "Jura Jura." Who else could boldly deliver such lyrics? Although the lyrics were written by her niece Kim Shinyoung, Aunt Dabi's sly charm makes her endearing.

The secret to Aunt Dabi's success is storytelling. Although she was born in 1970, she personally picks medicinal herbs each season and takes them, swims at dawn, and does aerobics at lunch to maintain her health. The beer she drinks between workouts is her source of vitality. She runs a valley lodge that has been serving duck soup for three generations. She usually enjoys wearing golf attire and frequently applies red or orange lipstick. As a result, lipstick often smudges between her teeth.

Second Aunt Kim Dabi helped her nephews Yoo Jae-suk, Park Myung-soo, and Jung Joon-ha distribute chicken on the MBC show "How Do You Play?" aired on the 23rd. She energized those who came to the scene with her cheerful laughter. Yoo Jae-suk showed his closeness by shouting "Auntie" as soon as he saw Kim Dabi. Additionally, Kim Dabi appeared on JTBC's "Knowing Bros" aired the same day, creating a buzz by meeting the stars of "Mr. Trot." Singing "Jura Jura" passionately, Aunt Dabi said, "I'm grateful to see my celebrity nephews," and "Please love me," capturing the weekend audience.

It truly is the era of sub-characters. Following EBS trainee Pengsoo and rookie trot singer Yoo San-seul (Yoo Jae-suk), now there is Second Aunt Kim Dabi. This has become another cultural phenomenon. Asking if Kim Dabi is Kim Shinyoung or if Yoo San-seul is Yoo Jae-suk is now considered old-fashioned. They are viewed and enjoyed as they are, consumed as subjects of another form of play. How much sub-characters will develop and be healthily consumed in the future is a challenge given to everyone who creates and consumes content. The popularity of Second Aunt Kim Dabi, as cheerful as Kim Shinyoung, is expected to continue.