Singer Kim Yong-bin, who took the ultimate crown (Jin) on TV Chosun's "Mr. Trot Season 3," will continue his journey with his current agency.
According to the agency, after being crowned the winner of "Mr. Trot Season 3," Kim Yong-bin established himself as one of the music industry's top "blue chips," emerging as the number one casting priority for various variety shows and major stages, and received extraordinary recruitment offers from numerous major entertainment companies. However, Kim reportedly politely declined them and decided to stay with his current agency, oNeSTA Company (CEO Jang Dong-il).
Behind Kim Yong-bin's choice was reportedly his deep sense of loyalty to the agency that had believed in him for a long period.
Having debuted at the young age of seven and earned the moniker of "trot prodigy," Kim Yong-bin had to endure a long hiatus of seven years due to a severe voice break and panic disorder. It was his current agency that believed in his potential until the very end during a time when no one was paying attention, shielding him and paving the way for his comeback. Not forgetting his gratitude toward the agency that reached out a helping hand when he was struggling the most, Kim Yong-bin decided to share his current success—which has reached an all-time high—with his agency, setting a heartwarming example in the entertainment industry.
oNeSTA has also fully prepared to repay Kim Yong-bin's steadfast trust. oNeSTA emphasized, "We will spare no systematic and full-fledged support so that he can take a leap forward as an even greater artist, freely showcasing his boundless capabilities across various fields such as broadcasting and concerts, in addition to musical activities encompassing diverse genres beyond trot, alongside building a dedicated producing system that will further highlight Kim Yong-bin's unique musical color."
Kim Yong-bin is often called an "icon of positive influence" for regularly practicing relay charity work with his official fan club, Sarangbin. His decision to stay, choosing people and trust over contractual conditions, proves why he is so deeply loved by the public and his fans.
Meanwhile, having firmly solidified his strong partnership with oNeSTA Company, Kim Yong-bin plans to connect even more closely with fans who have shown him unchanging support through upgraded music and diverse activities.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)
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