Im Chang-jung Dominates Charts with 'Hug You' Remake, Concludes Successful Overseas Concert

Vocal powerhouse Im Chang-jung is solidifying his status as the 'master of remakes' with his latest track, 'Hug You (너를 품에 안으면)', which has topped various music charts.

Released on the 6th, 'Hug You' immediately claimed the No. 1 spot on the Kakao Music real-time chart and the Bell365 latest chart. It also secured the 2nd position on Genie's latest release chart (1 week) and ranked 16th on Melon's HOT100 (30 days).

This marks Im Chang-jung's second remake song, following Han Dong-geun's 'The Luxury of You (그대라는 사치)' in 2023. That rendition, his first foray into remakes, garnered significant attention for his signature soulful voice, propelling it into the TOP100 within a day of its release.

'Hug You' is now being lauded as the 'epitome of remakes,' imbued with a power that transcends three decades. Im Chang-jung, who personally selected this favorite song of his, has been praised for maximizing the original's lyrical essence while seamlessly blending it with his unique musical color.

Beyond his musical endeavors with 'Hug You,' Im Chang-jung also celebrated his 30th debut anniversary with a successful concert in Vietnam on the 8th (local time). He engaged with fans there, opening the show with his hit 'Again Then (그때 또 다시)' and continuing with beloved classics like 'Love Again (또 다시 사랑),' 'A Glass of Soju (소주 한잔),' 'I Miss You Even Though I Don't Want To (보고 싶지 않은 니가 보고 싶다),' and 'The Love I Committed (내가 저지른 사랑),' earning a standing ovation.

Korean netizens are reacting enthusiastically, with comments like, 'As expected from Im Chang-jung! He turns remakes into masterpieces too,' 'Hug You is so good, my ears are melting,' and 'A successful 30th-anniversary concert too, amazing!' highlighting his enduring musical talent and popularity.