Singer Lim Young-woong continues to set new records even during the Chuseok holiday, solidifying his status as one of Korea’s top music sensations.

As of October 4, Lim Young-woong surpassed a cumulative 12.5 billion streams on Korea’s leading music platform Melon. The exact figure stood at 12,504,160,000 streams, highlighting his immense and enduring popularity.

Just 14 days after breaking the 12.4 billion mark on September 20, Lim achieved another remarkable milestone by gaining an additional 100 million streams. This pace demonstrates his powerful influence within the digital music landscape.

Back on June 18, 2024, Lim Young-woong became a member of Melon’s prestigious ‘Diamond Club,’ which recognizes artists with over 10 billion streams. By joining this elite group, Lim now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with global superstars like BTS, marking an unprecedented achievement for a solo artist.

Earlier in August, Lim Young-woong released his regular album ‘IM HERO 2’ after three years and two months, drawing widespread attention. His appearances on SBS’s variety show “Island Bachelor Young-woong” and KBS 2TV’s “Immortal Songs: Lim Young-woong and Friends” further boosted his viewership ratings and strengthened his unique standing in the industry.

Lim Young-woong’s popularity extends offline as well, as he launches a nationwide tour concert, ‘IM HERO,’ starting on the 17th in Incheon. The tour is expected to create a festival atmosphere across cities nationwide, reaffirming his reputation as a leader of the current music scene.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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