Jinju City Appoints 'Trot Princess' Oh Yujin as Public Relations Ambassador

Next-Generation Rising Star O Yujin Matches Jinju City's Innovative and Future-Oriented Image

Juyil Cho, Mayor of Jinju, appointed trot singer Oh Yujin as Jinju City Public Relations Ambassador.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Oh Yujin, a daughter of Jinju, Gyeongnam, is stepping forward as an honorary ambassador for her hometown Jinju.

Jinju City, Gyeongnam announced on the 2nd that they appointed Oh Yujin, a trot prodigy who won 3rd place in KBS2's 'Trot National Sports Festival,' as the city’s promotional ambassador.

Currently a 6th grader at Chokseok Elementary School, Oh began trot singing by attending a singing class with her maternal grandmother and showcased prodigious talent within just one year.

She defeated strong competitors at the Trot National Sports Festival to win 3rd place. With skills beyond her elementary school age, she captivated viewers’ attention and is regarded as having effectively secured her position as a next-generation popular star.

A city official explained the background of appointing her as an ambassador, saying, “Oh’s bright and confident image, as a local native, gives a competitive and positive impression similar to the aerospace, root, and ceramic industries, which are being fostered as future growth engines of Jinju.”

Going forward, Oh will serve as the city’s promotional ambassador for one year, engaging in local promotional activities.

The city also plans to appoint Han Bom, an entertainer from Jinju who won 3rd place in SBS’s popular show ‘Trot God Has Come 2’ last year, as a promotional ambassador.

Mayor Jo Gyu-il said, “Oh Yujin’s bright and confident image is expected to play a significant role in promoting our Jinju,” and urged, “As a promotional ambassador, I ask Yujin to actively take the lead in widely publicizing the city.”