Lim Young-woong's Respect for the Pitch: K-League Kickoff Gesture Praised by Fans

Singer Lim Young-woong is garnering significant attention for his considerate actions during a K-League match kickoff ceremony.

On September 20th, at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium, Lim Young-woong took to the field for the Hana Bank K League 1 Round 30 match between Daejeon Hana Citizen FC and Daegu FC.

As he entered the pitch, he carefully walked along the painted lines, making a visible effort to avoid stepping on the grass as much as possible. This thoughtful gesture was noticed by fans present and quickly spread across social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter).

One fan of Daejeon Hana Citizen FC shared, “It was so impressive how Lim Young-woong walked gingerly only on the lines, trying not to step on the grass when he entered.” The accompanying photos clearly showed him adhering strictly to the white lines.

The post was widely shared, eliciting enthusiastic responses such as, “I’m so happy so many people recognize our Young-woong, who is this passionate about football.”

Lim Young-woong achieved a new milestone on September 20th, surpassing 12.4 billion cumulative streams on Melon, a major Korean music platform. The unwavering support from his fanbase, 'Hero Generation,' continues to fuel his record-breaking journey. He recently expressed his gratitude to his fans through his official YouTube channel, maintaining consistent communication.