[EPN Enpinow Reporter Go Nari] Jinwook turned heads on the 26th when he performed 'On Both Cheeks' for the first time on MBC ON's music show 'Trot Champion.'
'On Both Cheeks,' a track from his full-length album released last August, had fans eager — it hadn't been performed live in quite some time.
The ballad-trot, which channels the pain and longing of love, highlighted Jinwook's warm timbre and his poignant emotional delivery.
On stage, he favored restraint over melodrama, using measured phrasing and subtle expression to amplify the song's lingering impact and draw the audience into a deeper emotional arc.
In a white suit, Jinwook projected a more mature presence and delivered a polished performance that paid close attention to gestures, eye contact, and breath control.
'Trot Champion' is a platform for Korea's trot singers, offering live performances and real-time rankings. The program — which features both new releases and fan favorites each week — airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. KST.
Jinwook will headline a solo concert, '2026 Jinwook Concert DREAM,' at the Daegu EXCO Auditorium on April 4.
The concert will deepen the intimate mood he has cultivated on recent broadcasts and include a talk segment for direct fan interaction.
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