Lim Young-woong Dominates Music Charts, Proving His 'National Singer' Status

Singer Lim Young-woong has once again demonstrated his overwhelming influence as a 'National Singer' by sweeping the Melon Weekly Popularity Award, Idol Chart, and Music Video Chart.

Lim secured the top spot in the Melon Weekly Popularity Award for the third week of September with his new song ‘Chasing the Moment’. He achieved a total score of 70.04 points, surpassing aespa and IVE, marking his 29th win for the Melon Weekly Popularity Award, a monumental record.

His dominance continued on the Idol Chart. During the same period, he garnered an impressive 319,172 votes in the rating ranking, achieving the highest number of votes for 234 consecutive weeks. He also boasted an unrivaled presence with 31,207 'likes', showcasing his fandom's high loyalty.

Beyond music and voting performance, his video content also shone. The music video for ‘Chasing the Moment’, the title track of his second full-length album, ranked first in the weekly popular M/V immediately after its release, receiving a fervent response.

To share these musical achievements directly with his fans, Lim Young-woong is set to meet them through his nationwide concert tour ‘IM HERO’. The tour, starting in Incheon in October, is expected to paint various regions across the country with a 'sky blue' festival.

Following his win as the 'True' winner in 'Mister Trot', Lim Young-woong has breathed new life into the Korean trot music scene. His sweet voice and sincere emotional expression have garnered him a wide fanbase across all generations. His future musical endeavors are highly anticipated and followed with great interest.