Singers Ahn Sung-hoon and Song Ga-in appeared together on KBS2's New Product Launch Pyeonstaurant episode broadcast on October 22, showing off a friendship that goes back 15 years.

Who are Ahn Sung-hoon and Song Ga-in?

Both are trot singers who debuted under the same agency. According to the broadcast, they spent long unknown years together, supporting each other through difficult times.

How did the friendship begin?

The two shared many hardships early in their careers. According to the show, they toured regional events together, helping each other with makeup and costume changes, and sharing simple meals like kimbap when money was tight.

What did Ahn's parents say?

Ahn's parents welcomed Song warmly, treating her like a daughter and calling her their son's benefactor. The show reported that when Ahn joked she was not even a daughter-in-law, Song replied that she was more than one, and his parents agreed she was more valuable than a daughter-in-law.

How did Song help Ahn's career?

According to the broadcast, Song encouraged Ahn to keep performing while he was earning money through small business. She also recommended he audition, and he later won Mister Trot 2 on his second attempt.

For international fans

Mister Trot is a popular audition program in South Korea that has launched many trot stars. Pyeonstaurant is a KBS2 cooking-themed variety show featuring celebrities. Fans outside Korea can follow both singers through official channels and streaming platforms where available.