
Lim Young-woong's 'Moment Like Forever' MV Surpasses 8 Million Views in 10 Days, Solidifying Unstoppable Popularity
Singer Lim Young-woong's music video for his 2nd full album title track, 'Moment Like Forever,' has surpassed 8 million views just over ten days after its release, continuing its relentless surge in popularity.
The music video for 'Moment Like Forever' was pre-released on Lim Young-woong's official YouTube channel on August 28th, a day before the full album dropped. Within the visuals, Lim Young-woong captivated fans with his stable presence, natural proportions, and detailed facial expressions and gestures that perfectly matched the lyrics, creating a cinematic experience.
As the title track of his second full album, 'IM HERO 2,' the song conveys a message of cherishing the present moment and living as if it were eternal, through its lyrical narrative and melody. The album features a total of 11 tracks, including 'Moment Like Forever,' and has been praised for its broader musical spectrum and deepened emotional depth.
Even before its official release, a listening event for 'IM HERO 2' garnered significant attention. The album was pre-screened at approximately 50 CGV theaters nationwide, attracting widespread interest on a record scale.
Following its release, the title track and other songs from the album have charted on various music sites, demonstrating their presence. 'Moment Like Forever' also made its mark on the Melon HOT 100 chart, competing alongside 'Golden' by K-pop Demon Hunters.
Lim Young-woong is set to extend this success from his music and music video to his nationwide tour. Beginning with the concert in Incheon on the 17th of last month, he plans to paint the nation in sky blue with his 'IM HERO' concert series through 2025, expanding the album's narrative onto the stage.
Netizens are showering him with support, commenting things like 'As expected of Lim Young-woong,' 'A song you can trust and listen to,' and 'The MV's visual beauty is amazing.' Many fans also shared that the song's message inspired them, with comments such as, 'Just like the lyrics say, I should always cherish every moment.'