“London Boy”, just looking at the title, it seems like a pop song with a strong British sensibility, but the main character of this song is none other than our hero, Lim Young-woong.This song is his first self-composed song, and it is the first music that bears the name ‘Lim Young-woong’s lyrics and composition.’And now, it has achieved 33 million views on YouTube.

The music video for’ London Boy ‘, released on Lim Young-woong’s official YouTube channel on November 16, 2022, has garnered attention from the start.But this wasn’t just a passing reaction.It’s truly significant in that it’s been steadily gaining views for a year and a half since its release, and is receiving ‘infinite replay’ love from fans.

‘London Boy’ is also Lim Young-woong’s declaration of musical expansion that he will not stay within the trot genre.This song, which was born from a combination of sophisticated pop sensibility, a cheerful rhythm, and his sweet voice, can be seen not simply as a ‘trot singer’s challenge ‘, but as’ Lim Young-woong’s growth as a musician ‘itself.

Lim Young-woong in the music video is a true’ hip boy ‘.He has a dandy look with just one pair of glasses, and his styling shows off a sense that crosses between a British gentleman and a street hipster.If you add a slightly hip hairstyle to this? It’s literally a ‘lost prince in London’ feeling.

And most importantly, his ‘young visuals’.His boyish expressions and gestures that fit the mood of the song perfectly captured the hearts of fans.Who would say he’s in his ‘mid-30s’ ?

33 million views is not just a ‘number’.It is a report card created by fans who search for this video every day, share it, and ‘like’ it.Do you know how precious it is to have a song that is not a one-time hit but one that receives continuous love? ‘London Boy’ is exactly that kind of song.

In particular, this song is often performed on concert and broadcast stages and has become one of Lim Young-woong’s representative songs.There are many reactions among fans saying, “Every time this song comes out on stage, the atmosphere changes completely.” The sweet yet cheerful rhythm makes the audience move their shoulders.

“London was just a backdrop, and the main character was always Im Young-woong.”


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