Korean Trot Star Kim Yong-bin Reveals Struggles During 7-Year Hiatus on 'New Release Pyeonstorang'

Korean trot sensation Kim Yong-bin opened up about his 7-year hiatus during his early career on the KBS 2TV show 'New Release Pyeonstorang'.

On the episode aired on the 1st, Kim Yong-bin, who recently rose to fame by winning 'Mr. Trot 3', shared his journey and struggles.

Kim Yong-bin warmly welcomed his friend and fellow contestant, Choo Hyun-jin, who made a grand entrance with $1,000 worth of meat, showcasing his flair.

Choo Hyuk-jin, who started pursuing his dream of becoming a singer in his early 20s, reminisced about his tough times, saying, "I used to divide a lunchbox into three meals because I had no money. It was really hard."

Kim Yong-bin recalled his challenging experiences in Japan, where he moved right after middle school to pursue a singing career. He shared, "I couldn't sing due to my voice changing."

Suffering from panic disorder at a young age, Kim Yong-bin said, "I couldn't do anything for 7 years and stayed home. It was during the 2009 yen appreciation period. I couldn't even eat what I wanted. That experience has been a significant lesson in my life."

Choo Hyuk-jin humorously asked, "Is that why you bought stocks? Let's become blue-chip stocks as singers," bringing laughter.

Additionally, Kim Yong-bin shared his skincare secrets for his glowing complexion. After washing his face upon waking, he emphasized the importance of clean hands, saying, "Your hands are very dirty. You must wash them first." He also revealed that he air-dries his face instead of using a towel and demonstrated his meticulous skincare routine, applying skin toner, eye cream, and moisturizer to achieve radiant skin.

Reported by Kim Eun-jung, Ten Asia, eun@tenasia.co.kr