Singer Lim Young-woong is showcasing his unique presence by crossing over between music and entertainment.
According to the Broadcasting and Communications Commission's Broadcasting Content Value Information Analysis System (RACOI), Lim Young-woong ranked first among all entertainment participants in internet response analysis for the second week of September (September 8 to September 14) with the SBS entertainment show 'Island Bachelor Hero'. Jeon Hyun-moo (MBN 'Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 2') came in second, and Kim Jong-kook (SBS 'Running Man') took third place, highlighting Lim Young-woong's unparalleled popularity.
'Island Bachelor Hero', which premiered on the 26th of last month, is a variety show that captures the daily lives of Lim Young-woong and his close friends on an island. It gained attention by entering the top 5 of Netflix's Korean series immediately after airing. It has maintained its position in the top 5 for two consecutive weeks, and the viewership ratings for terrestrial Tuesday entertainment shows have recorded first place for three weeks in a row. Notably, the 2049 viewership ratings have shown a steady upward trend, attracting a younger audience.
His singing activities are also heating up. Lim Young-woong released his second regular album 'IM HERO 2' on the 29th of last month, dominating major music charts with 11 songs, including the title track 'Moment Like Eternity'. The music video for the song reached number one on YouTube's trending videos, receiving explosive reactions from global fans.
Lim Young-woong will kick off his nationwide tour concert 'IM HERO' starting with a performance in Incheon this October.
