Dentist Lee Ji Transitions to Trot Singer with New Song ‘Our Oppaya’

[TV Daily Reporter Han Seo-yul] Artist Lee Ji, who crosses between the medical and entertainment fields, unveils a new trot song.

At 12 PM on June 2, Lee Ji released her digital single ‘Our Oppaya’ on major music platforms. The project saw the involvement of numerous well-known music producers, and the music video features actor Jo Jae-yoon and singer Jo Jung-min collaborating.

The new track encapsulates the joyful rhythm and expresses a woman's feelings toward her love interest, enhanced by Lee Ji's distinctive vocal color.

Lee Ji, who graduated from Seoul National University College of Dentistry and holds a Ph.D., previously released regular albums such as ‘Storm’ and ‘My Favorites.’ She also actively shares information on oral health through various media and runs a YouTube channel called ‘Dr. Lee Ji,’ which has amassed 170,000 subscribers.

The audio and music video for ‘Our Oppaya’ were both released on the same afternoon at 12 PM.

Lee Ji's new song 'Our Oppaya' showcases a refreshing take on the trot genre with its upbeat rhythm and emotional depth. Her distinctive vocal color plays a significant role in captivating listeners, indicating her potential to further broaden her audience with this track.

Her transition from dentist to singer is a testament to her diverse talents, blending her daily life and professional knowledge naturally into her music. This shift represents a new paradigm in popular culture where experts leverage their expertise to create engaging content, simultaneously highlighting her uniqueness.

Furthermore, Lee Ji's active engagement on her YouTube channel 'Dr. Lee Ji' complements her musical endeavors, strengthening her connection with the public. This illustrates her position as a multi-faceted artist who not only shares music but also plays a crucial part as a health information disseminator.

This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.

Photo: Lee Ji