Lim Young Woong is considered as a household name in South Korea. Ahjummas love him, while voting fandoms fear him—or that's how the saying goes. Regardless, the trot singer is widely loved for his talent and personality, with his popularity reflecting on his back-to-back awards and chart-topping hits. Just recently, he even beat fellow South Korean sensations AKMU and BLACKPINK's Jennie on MBC Music Core's October 22nd chart, landing first place with his latest song "Do or Die."
However, it turns out, Lim Young Woong's popularity goes beyond his home country. According to reports, North Koreans have also expressed love for the singer and his songs. Some North Korean workers dispatched in Russia said, "I really like Lim Young Woong."
Lim Young Woong's popularity in North Korea instantly became a hot topic among online local communities, with netizens commenting:
- If unification occurs, ticketing will become more difficult.
- He is truly a superstar.
- Lim Young Woong is the real president.
- If we unify, where on earth should we hold a concert?
- Lim Young Woong must be really attractive...
- Wow, will he be the first to have a concert in Rungrado? (The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, located in North Korea, is said to be one of the biggest stadiums in the world)
- He really needs to perform at Rungrado.
- Comrade Lim Young Woong....
- Let's go have a concert at Rungrado!
- Seriously, will he be able to have a concert at Rungrado?
- I can't get a ticket now, I won't be able to get a ticket in the future.
- Let’s all stream together~
- Let's unify and have a concert at Rungrado.
- If I attend the concert at Rungrado, where will the accomodation be?
- If this continues, someday there will be people who will defect from North Korea just to see Lim Young Woong.
- He really is a hero. (His name means 'hero' in Korean)
.webp?v=0c8ad){kind=logo}
