Kim Yong-BinThe new crowned winner of Mr. Trot 3He surprised the fans by revealing that he once refused the possibility of debuting as a k-pop idol with none other than ShineeOne of the most iconic groups of smeniortainment.
In the episode of June 1st of KBS2 Boss in the mirrorKim shared a fact little known by his past:
“Lee Soo-Man himself told me he was forming Shinee and invited me to join me, but I said I couldn’t do it.”
The revelation shocked the panel, which quickly commented on his images, saying that he had the classic “SM look” suitable for an idol.
Although he spent a k-pop debut, Kim found immense success in his condition. After winning Mr. Trot 3He reported a huge wave of popularity that his official Café fan has grown 20 times, his appearance taxes went up to the stars and even obtained a cosmetics spot. Clearly, It became a nascent star in the trot scene.
Kim’s path was not easy. Known as the prodigy of the trot in the youth, he also faced panic attacksA struggle that is slowly overcome. But perhaps the most felt part of his journey is the influence of his family, in particular his grandmother.
“My grandmother died in June last year”, Kim has shared emotionally. “He always told me to go to Mr. Trot 3 and to give his best. He said even after he left, he would still have helped me in some way.”
Food by her words, Kim competed and won. With cash prizes of 300 million krw (about $ 220,000 USD), he was finally able to do it Pay the debt it has accumulated during years of darkness.
Kim Yong-Bin’s story is not just a talent, but of Dreams of resilience, sacrifice and family nutrition. And while once he could have been part of a legendary K-Pop group, he is now creating his legend in Trot.
