Heo Chanmi, Fourth Audition Challenge

Singer Heo Chan-mi appeared on TV CHOSUN's 'Miss Trot 4' under the name 'Namyangju Hwang Jeong-mi' and revealed the behind-the-scenes story of her appearance, stating, "I wanted to be judged solely by my voice, hiding my face and name." Behind a screen, she passionately sang Lee Ae-ri-su's 'Hwangseong Old Town,' receiving all hearts from the masters. When her identity was revealed, everyone was astonished. Heo Chan-mi shared, "All the participants in the 'Veteran X' category hid under umbrellas to avoid revealing their identities," adding, "I stood on stage with a fervent heart, and I am grateful that you recognized that sincerity." This appearance marks Heo Chan-mi's fourth audition challenge.

In the 'Miss Trot 4' 1:1 death match, Heo Chan-mi won with an incredible performance and vocal talent, advancing to the next round. Known as the 'Trot Ottugi' (Trot seesaw) as a singer with five years of experience, Heo Chan-mi exuded strong confidence, saying, "You be 'Mi' today. I'll be 'Jin' today." She chose to sing Nam Jin's 'Nim Gwa Hamkke' and revealed that she prepared for the stage with the mindset, "​You have to bring something the opponent can't do to win." On stage, she showcased explosive dance, upgraded performances, and unwavering singing skills despite intense choreography, receiving rave reviews from the masters.

In the 'Miss Trot 4' semi-finals, Heo Chan-mi chose Kim Sang-bae's 'An Dwaeyo An Dae' and set an unprecedented record by receiving 100 points from all 10 masters, advancing to the finals. Her result, achieved by shedding the flashy idol-style performances and competing solely with her voice, led master Jang Yoon-jeong to praise, "Heo Chan-mi seems to have completely changed, beyond just improving." Through social media, Heo Chan-mi expressed her gratitude for her achievements, stating, "​After challenging again, I was able to stand in the dreamlike position of Miss Trot 4 TOP5," and thanked everyone for her first place in the national judges' vote, first place in text voting, and overall first place in the semi-finals.

Heo Chan-mi's achievement this time is even more meaningful as it is the result of over 10 years of enduring a 'cruel audition history.' She has overcome difficult times, including being eliminated from the final lineup of Girls' Generation, team disbandment, vocal cord nodules, and 'devil editing' in audition programs. Her persistence, not giving up even amidst the repeated cycle of auditions like 'Mix Nine' and 'Miss Trot 2,' is now shining. Attention is focused on whether Heo Chan-mi, a four-time audition contestant, will be able to wear the crown of 'Jin (眞)' in the final round.