Lim Young-woong Dominates Top Spots in YouTube Trending Videos and Weekly MV Charts
YouTube Korea's Rising Videos Rank 2nd & 3rd, Popular Music Videos Rank 2nd & 3rd Swept
Melon Main Chart 'TOP100' Dominates Top 10
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] Singer Lim Young-woong has proven his immense popularity by simultaneously dominating the trending videos and weekly popular music video charts on YouTube.
As of the 20th, Lim Young-woong ranked 2nd and 3rd simultaneously on YouTube Korea's trending videos. The 2nd place was taken by the music video for "Mujigae" from his first full album "IM HERO," released on his YouTube channel on the 28th of last month, while the 3rd place was occupied by "The Unforgettable Tearful Moment @ Changwon Concert," released on the 3rd.
According to YouTube music charts and statistics on the 19th, during the period from the 10th to the 16th, "Mujigae" ranked 2nd with a cumulative 1.82 million views in YouTube Korea's popular music video tally, and "Dasi Mannal Su Isseulkka" recorded 1.15 million views, placing 3rd. "The Unforgettable Tearful Moment @ Changwon Concert - Lim Young-woong" ranked 4th with 1.1 million views, "Yeonae Pyeonji" was 6th with 681,000 views, "Mujigae Hero 2022 Concert" was 7th with 650,000 views, and "Urideul-ui Blues" ranked 8th with 600,000 views.
On the previous day, Lim Young-woong also swept the top ranks on Melon, the largest domestic music platform. As of 8 a.m. on the 19th, all songs from Lim Young-woong entered the Melon main TOP100 chart from the top 10 through 14th place.
The pre-release track "Urideul-ui Blues" from Lim Young-woong's first full album "IM HERO," released last month, took 1st place. Following were "Sarang-eun Neul Domangga" at 2nd, "Dasi Mannal Su Isseulkka" at 3rd, "Mujigae" at 4th, "Abeoji" at 5th, "Ije Naman Mideoyo" at 6th, "Soni Cham Gopdeon Geudae" at 7th, "Saranghae Jinjja" at 8th, "A bientot" at 9th, and "Yeonae Pyeonji" at 10th, collectively dominating the charts.
Additionally, four more songs ranked from 11th to 14th, showcasing Lim Young-woong's dominance as a music powerhouse.
Hot Picks Today
!["Rather Than Endure a 1.5 Million KRW Stipend, I'd Rather Earn 500 Million in the U.S." Top Talent from SNU and KAIST Are Leaving [Scientists Are Disappearing] ①](https://cwcontent.asiae.co.kr/asiaresize/93/2026051414165763158_1778735817.jpg)
"Rather Than Endure a 1.5 Million KRW Stipend, I'd Rather Earn 500 Million in the U.S." Top Talent from SNU and KAIST Are Leaving [Scientists Are Disappearing] ①
- [Breaking] Park Sukeun, Central Labor Relations Commission Chair: "Some Gaps Narrowed Between Samsung Electronics Labor and Management"
- "If That's the Case, Why Not Just Buy Stocks?" ETFs in Name Only, Now 'Semiconductor-Heavy' and a Playground for Short-Term Traders
- "I Take Full Responsibility"... Chung Yongjin Issues Direct Apology for Starbucks 'May 18 Controversy' (Update)
- "No Cure Available, Spread Accelerates... Already 105 Dead, American Infected"
Meanwhile, to celebrate his birthday on the 16th, Lim Young-woong, together with his agency Mulgogi Music, donated 200 million KRW to the Community Chest of Korea, also known as the Fruit of Love, continuing his positive influence as he did last year.
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.
