Trot singer Kim Yong-bin is realizing his explosive popularity.
His official fan cafe, Sarangbin, has surpassed 10,000 members in a short time as he is receiving great love from the public while participating in TV Chosun's Mister Trot 3. This is the fastest record of surpassing 10,000 members in the history of the Mister Trot series, proving his hot popularity.
In gratitude to his fans' support, Kim Yong-bin shared a photo on his SNS along with the message, "Thank you and thank you again. I love you."
Kim Yong-bin made his debut in the music industry in 2004 at the age of 12 and was noticed as a "trot prodigy." That same year, he released his first album, Debut Collection, and showcased his exceptional vocal skills and stage presence with the title track, "Seonaya." In 2012, he released "I Miss You" and transformed from a prodigy into a mature trot singer, earning the title of "Prince of Trot" and expanding his fan base.
However, due to trot not enjoying the same level of popularity back then, there were few opportunities for his skills and charm to shine. Yet, he has been recognized for his long-accumulated skills, recording first place in national support votes for seven consecutive weeks after appearing on Mister Trot 3.
On the broadcast on Feb. 27, Jang Yoon-jung praised Kim Yong-bin's stage, saying, "He is destined to be a superstar," while Jang Min-ho said, "Kim Yong-bin is a singer with an unrivaled charm that others cannot imitate. He has an exceptional ability to stretch and shorten beats while maintaining interest."
Park Sun-joo also noted, "In audition programs, repetitive beats and rhythms often appear, but Kim Yong-bin breaks that mold and creates his own rhythm. Watching the stage, I thought, 'Today, Kim Yong-bin has been Kim Yong-bin.' I really enjoyed it," acknowledging his individuality and musicality.
With outstanding appearance and an emotionally rich voice, Kim Yong-bin has even earned the nickname "trot idol." After a long wait, he is receiving significant public attention and entering a new heyday. With the unwavering support of his fans, people are keenly watching what kind of stages and music he will present in the future.
[Photo] TV Chosun 'Mister Trot 3', Kim Yong-bin SNS
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