
Roy Kim Captivates with 'Immortal Songs' Appearance Alongside Lim Young-woong, Showcasing Chemistry and Wit
Singer-songwriter Roy Kim has charmed viewers with his perfect synergy with Lim Young-woong and witty banter on KBS2's 'Immortal Songs'. Roy Kim appeared as the sixth invited friend by Lim Young-woong for the special episode 'Lim Young-woong and Friends'.
Lim Young-woong introduced Roy Kim as an 'all-rounder' capable of lyricism, composition, and production, explaining his strong desire to collaborate on his album. Taking the stage, Roy Kim mesmerized the audience with his signature sweet vocals performing 'If You Ask Me What Love Is'. He also revealed that he wrote and composed the track 'Melody for You' included in Lim's new album, leading to a playful exchange about their 'first collaboration' which filled the studio with laughter.
Roy Kim shared the behind-the-scenes story of creating 'Melody for You', stating it was a song born after much thought following a request for a track similar to his hit 'Spring Spring Spring'. He added that from the very first recording, Lim Young-woong's rendition felt so perfect that it felt like Lim's own song. The duo then presented a special stage performing each other's representative songs. Roy Kim reinterpreted Lim Young-woong's 'Love Always Runs Away' with his unique tone, leaving a deep impression, while Lim Young-woong’s sensitive rendition of Roy Kim's 'When We Break Up Then' earned warm applause.
The highlight was their duet performance of 'Melody for You', a track Roy Kim directly participated in writing and composing for Lim Young-woong's second full album 'IM HERO 2', marking its first public duet performance. Roy Kim opened the stage with his guitar performance, and Lim Young-woong took over, adding a dance performance to create a spectacular and passionate finale.
Meanwhile, Roy Kim has been receiving a great response recently through various festival stages showcasing his charms as a singer-songwriter, and by sharing his cheerful daily life as Kim Sang-woo on his YouTube channel 'Roy Kim Sang Woo'.
Roy Kim debuted in the music industry after winning Mnet's 'Superstar K4' in 2012.
He has solidified his position as a singer-songwriter by releasing numerous hit songs like 'Spring Spring Spring' and 'When We Break Up Then'.
He is currently actively communicating with fans by sharing his daily life and music activities on his YouTube channel 'Roy Kim Sang Woo'.