How TXT’s Leader Soobin Turned Fan Passion into Stardom: A Journey from KARA to the Stage

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[Sports Seoul | Jin-up Park] Soobin, the leader of Tomorrow X Together (TXT), drew attention after revealing the unusually pure reason he decided to become a singer.

Soobin appeared on the YouTube channel ‘짠한형 신동엽’, which posted the episode on the 4th, and confessed his long-standing, passionate fandom for the senior group KARA that began before his debut.

On the show, he said, \”I’ve been a huge fan of KARA since elementary school.\” He added, \”It wasn’t just liking them—I bought their albums and dove headfirst into fandom.\” He recalled that as a child his goal was to meet KARA in person, and that ambition is what drove him to pursue a career as a singer—an admission that surprised viewers.

What began as a fan’s personal challenge turned into something remarkable. \”Thankfully, from the audition to debut, everything unfolded smoothly—like one continuous take,\” he said, describing how luck and timing helped him realize his dream.

Now a respected junior artist, Soobin shared a warm anecdote about meeting KARA’s members. \”I even filmed a variety show with Park Gyuri, and other members have mentioned on broadcasts that, ‘Soobin is really one of our fans,’\” he said. \”Every time I see them, I’m genuinely happy,\” he added, displaying the bona fide joy of a successful superfan.

Meanwhile, TXT released their first album since re-signing on the 13th of last month: the group’s eighth mini-album, \”7th Year.\” upandup@sportsseoul.com