[THE FACT | Reporter Choi Su-jeong] Kim Yong-bin has maintained his dominant presence by achieving 45 consecutive weeks at No.1 on the FANNSTAR Trot Ranking. His momentum has further accelerated as his award wins and stage performances align.

From April 6 to 13, Kim Yong-bin secured first place in the first week of April FANNSTAR Trot Ranking with 1,521,050 votes. Jang Min-ho ranked second with 224,171 votes, while Hwang Young-woong placed third with 175,612 votes.

This long-running streak is the result of consistent participation from his fandom. Maintaining stable vote counts, Kim Yong-bin has firmly established his influence within the trot genre, earning recognition as a long-running top performer.

He has also proven his presence at recent award ceremonies. Kim Yong-bin achieved four awards at the “2026 K-Trot Grand Awards,” drawing significant attention. He expressed his gratitude, saying, “It’s all thanks to the fans who always support me,” adding, “I will repay you with even better performances.”

Meanwhile, FANNSTAR provides tiered billboard support based on consecutive No.1 achievements. Kim Yong-bin has already received benefits for 10 consecutive weeks (Wangsimni billboard) and 30 consecutive weeks (Hongdae Airport Railroad AM Board). He is now aiming for 50 consecutive weeks, which will grant a large-scale celebratory video on the Hongdae M Screen.

FANNSTAR, operated by THE FACT, is a fan-participation platform that contributes to the growth of fandom culture through various rankings and billboard support. Votes, including the Trot Ranking, begin every Monday, and fans worldwide can participate.