
Lim Young-woong Dominates Broadcast, Music, and Concerts with Triple Crown Power
Singer Lim Young-woong is showcasing his unparalleled power by sweeping across television broadcasts, digital music charts, and live performances.
On September 19th, Lim Young-woong appeared on KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank' to present his title track 'Moment Like Forever' from his second full-length album. The broadcast recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 0.8% according to Nielsen Korea, marking the highest rating for the program this year.
Following the performance, 'Music Bank' experienced an explosive surge in buzz. Previously, his appearances on MBC's 'Show! Music Core' on September 13th and SBS's 'Inkigayo' on the 14th achieved ratings of 0.9% and 1%, respectively, both also setting annual highs for their respective shows. His performance on Mnet's 'M Countdown' on the 18th also hit a personal best of 0.3% (based on cable paid households), further proving the 'Lim Young-woong effect'.
With his ability to monopolize popularity and viewership ratings on every music show he appears on, Lim Young-woong has truly become a guaranteed success in the broadcasting industry.
His digital music performance is equally dazzling. As of September 20th, Lim Young-woong surpassed 12.4 billion cumulative streams on Melon. This is an addition of 100 million streams in just 13 days after crossing the 12.3 billion mark on September 7th, continuing his record-breaking streak.
Back in June of last year, Lim Young-woong reached 10 billion cumulative streams on Melon, earning him a spot as a 'Diamond Club' artist and setting the record for a solo singer.
Adding to this, his nationwide concert tour is also a massive success. The 2025 national tour 'IM HERO', set to kick off in Incheon in October, has already sold out all tickets, promising to paint venues across the country in a 'sky blue' celebration.
Lim Young-woong debuted in 2016 and has garnered widespread public affection through consistent musical activities and sincere communication. His music spans various genres beyond trot, including ballads and folk, securing a broad fanbase. Notably, his concerts consistently sell out immediately upon ticket release, proving his significant 'ticket power'.