The "2026 Lucky Trot Festival" recorded high viewership ratings during the Lunar New Year evening broadcast. The KBS 2TV Lunar New Year special program aired on February 17 achieved ratings of 6.7% in the first part and 7.9% in the second part. In particular, the peak minute rating reached 9.8%. This was the highest figure among all terrestrial broadcasts on that day, establishing itself as a hit during the Lunar New Year holiday. These ratings surpassed those of last year's "2025 Trot Festival."

MC Lee Chan-won played a crucial role in the success of this broadcast. Continuing from last year, he hosted the program again this year, attracting viewers' attention with his extensive trot knowledge and witty commentary. Lee Chan-won drew in viewers of all generations with his insightful explanations that highlighted the performers' stages and his stable hosting. KBS evaluated that Lee Chan-won's hosting enhanced the program's completeness and contributed to the rise in viewership ratings.

The lineup of performers was also noteworthy. Including winners of trot auditions from comprehensive programming channels, Korea's representative trot stars gathered in one place. The stages of "Trot Queens" Kim Yeon-ja and Song Ga-in added elegance, while the energy of popular artists such as Park Seo-jin, Ahn Sung-hoon, and Kim Yong Bin created synergy. Especially, Park Ji-hyun's new song stage sparked great buzz across various communities immediately after the broadcast, contributing to the increase in ratings.

The "Lucky Pouch" concept collaboration stage combined the charm of traditional trot with modern performances, attracting the interest of both middle-aged and MZ generation viewers. It was praised as a program that revealed its true nature by breaking down generational barriers during the family-gathering Lunar New Year holiday.

A KBS official stated, "We are grateful for the viewers' support, which has grown even stronger than last year," and added, "Going forward, KBS will continue to present the best music content that the entire nation can enjoy together as the 'Trot Powerhouse.'"