Lim Young-woong Surpasses 12.8 Billion Streams on Melon, Solidifies 'Diamond Club' Status

South Korean music sensation Lim Young-woong has achieved a monumental milestone, surpassing 12.8 billion cumulative streams on Melon, the nation's leading music platform.

This latest achievement, reaching 100 million new streams in just 15 days since hitting 12.7 billion on November 2nd, underscores his continued surge in popularity.

Lim Young-woong had previously been inducted into the 'Diamond Club' on June 18, 2024, after surpassing 10 billion streams, marking him as the top solo artist on the platform. His current figures are setting a new benchmark for solo artists.

The unwavering support from his dedicated fanbase, 'Hero Generation' (Yeongungshidae), has been instrumental in building this incredible record. The fandom's sustained streaming activity even after song releases is clearly reflected in these impressive numbers.

Beyond his streaming success, Lim Young-woong is actively engaging with fans through his national tour concert 'IM HERO,' which kicked off in Incheon on October 17th, bringing his signature 'sky blue' festival to fans across the country as part of his second full album promotions.

Netizens are celebrating his achievement, commenting things like, 'As expected from Young-woong! 12.8 billion streams is mind-blowing,' 'This record means even more because we made it together with the Hero Generation,' and 'I can't wait to see what new records he sets next.'