Jang Han-byul's fan cafe membership has surged from the 20,000s to 36,753 in just three months. Following his standout performances in music competitions and the sellout of his first solo concert, his fandom is rapidly expanding.
As of October 26, the official fan cafe 'Eunhasu' recorded 36,753 members, up from over 30,000 at the end of September.
The growth of Jang Han-byul's fandom has been significantly influenced by the MBN music competition program 'Legend of the Unknown - The Ranking War of Trot Men.' He gained public recognition by finishing in third place on the show.
He continued his upward trajectory by winning on KBS 2TV's 'Immortal Songs.' His background as a former idol group member, adept in various genres including ballads and pop, has drawn renewed attention through his participation in the trot competition.
Jang Han-byul debuted in 2011 with the group Red Apple. After leaving the group in 2014, he pursued a solo career and even won a music competition in Malaysia called 'Big Stage.'
The growth of his fandom is also evident in his performances. During a fan meeting in July, tickets sold out within one minute of going on sale. His upcoming first solo concert, 'THE STAR IS BORN,' scheduled for October 31, also sold out in just two minutes after ticket sales began on September 29.
Initially, the concert was set for two shows at 1 PM and 6 PM on the 31st. However, due to fan requests for additional performances after the sellout, his agency, Leon Works, added a third show at 3 PM on November 1.
Tickets for the additional show also sold out in under a minute after going on sale on October 6. As a result, Jang Han-byul has completely sold out all three performances of his debut solo concert.
The high demand for tickets has led to issues with scalping, with some resale tickets appearing online for as much as 900,000 won. In response, the agency urged fans to refrain from purchasing tickets through unofficial channels and to avoid fraudulent transfers.
Jang Han-byul's first solo concert will take place at Sejong University's Daeyang Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The performance will feature a live band and showcase a variety of genres, including ballads, trot, and pop.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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