Singer Kim Yong-bin, who claimed the ultimate victory (Jin) on TV Chosun's "Mr. Trot 3," will continue his journey with his current agency.

According to his agency, Kim has emerged as the top choice for various entertainment programs and large-scale stages since winning "Mr. Trot 3," establishing himself as the music industry's biggest "blue chip" and receiving lucrative recruitment offers from numerous major agencies. However, it was reported that Kim politely declined them and decided to stay with his current agency, Onesta Company (CEO Jang Dong-il, hereafter Onesta).

Behind Kim's choice was reportedly a deep sense of "loyalty" to the agency that believed in him for a long time.

Debuting at the tender age of 7 and dubbed a "trot prodigy," Kim had to endure a long hiatus of as long as 7 years due to a harsh voice change and panic disorder. When no one was paying attention, his current agency was the one that believed in his potential until the end, acted as a shield by his side, and laid the stepping stone for his comeback. Remembering his gratitude toward the agency that reached out to him during his hardest times, Kim decided to share his current success—at the peak of his popularity—with the agency, setting a heartwarming example in the entertainment industry.

Onesta has also made thorough preparations to repay Kim's steadfast trust. Onesta emphasized, "We will spare no systematic and full-fledged support so that Kim can leap into an even greater artist, including establishing a dedicated producing system that will make his unique musical color stand out more, expanding his music activities to encompass various genres beyond trot, and unleashing his capabilities across multiple fields such as broadcasting and performances."

Kim, who is often called the "icon of positive influence" by consistently practicing sharing relays with his official fan club "Sarangbin." His decision to choose people and faith over conditions proves why he receives such deep love from the public and fans.

Meanwhile, having solidified a strong partnership with Onesta Company, Kim plans to get closer to the fans who have sent him unwavering support through upgraded music and diverse activities.



(Photo: SBS Entertainment News, Reported by Kang Kyung-yoon)