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On March 26, global K‑trot magazine TROTIER announced that its April issue sold out during the pre-order window amid strong fan interest. The fan club Sarangbin’s grassroots efforts and support were a decisive factor in moving the issue to a complete sellout.
The outcome is notable because fans did more than purchase copies: they actively participated. Supporters bought issues for personal collections, organized donations, and helped spread momentum across online communities. Fan-cafe operators and members also mobilized, creating the atmosphere that pushed sales over the finish line.
The April issue, themed THE RIGHT TIME — \"The Most Kim Yong-bin Moment Now,\" focuses on the singer’s current peak following his victory on Mr. Trot 3. The feature traces his journey from child prodigy through a career hiatus to his return to the stage, offering an in-depth look at his artistic evolution and direction.
A special section created with Sarangbin draws particular attention: it is composed entirely of messages written by fans. The piece has been praised as a symbolic document of the shared time between artist and audience.
A TROTIER representative said, \"The sincere participation and support from Kim Yong-bin and his fan club Sarangbin led to this meaningful sellout. We will continue to present content co-created by artists and their fans.\"
[Sports Today reporter Jeong Ye-won ent@stoo.com]
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