"Now Is the Hero Era"... Lim Young-woong's Hit Streak from Music to Glasses

Lim Young-woong / Photo by Mulgogi Music

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Singer Lim Young-woong's momentum is fierce.

On the 18th, the Gaon Chart operated by the Korea Music Content Association announced that Lim Young-woong ranked 4th on the 46th week social chart from the 7th to the 13th. He followed BTS in 1st place, Lisa in 2nd, and BLACKPINK in 3rd.

Additionally, Lim Young-woong's song "Love Always Runs Away" ranked 1st for five consecutive weeks on the ringtone and coloring charts of the 46th week Gaon Chart, achieving a double crown.

The distribution industry also smiled brightly thanks to Lim Young-woong. The so-called "Lim Young-woong Glasses," which he participated in designing, hit a jackpot on home shopping.

On this day, eyewear brand Kissing Heart announced that it will hold an encore broadcast on Shinsegae TV Shopping on the morning of the 20th. The company explained that this broadcast was arranged as an encore episode due to the high interest in the sales conducted on the 14th, and it was scheduled during the golden time on weekend mornings.

Furthermore, Lim Young-woong will be the third solo show performer next month, following singers Na Hoon-a and Shim Soo-bong. The KBS year-end special "We're Hero Lim Young-woong" will allow audience attendance only for vaccinated individuals.

Lim Young-woong's first official merchandise is also about to be released. The 2022 Season Greeting, to be unveiled on the 17th of next month, consists of two versions: a kit version made up of posters and a wall calendar version.

Meanwhile, Lim Young-woong won the grand prize (Jin) on TV Chosun's "Tomorrow is Mr. Trot" and appeared on shows such as "Love Call Center" and "Bongsunga School." Recently, his management contract period with New Era Project expired, and he is continuing his unstoppable activities.

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