‘The Singing Man’ Lim Young-woong to Go On with Concert as Scheduled [Full Text]

Trot singer Lim Young-woong has decided to go ahead with his concert as scheduled after much thought.

On the 31st, his agency Fish Music said, “First of all, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the victims and their bereaved families of the recent unfortunate accident. We also sincerely sympathize with the pain of all those who are grieving.”.

They stated, “We have decided to go ahead with the scheduled Lim Young-woong concert after much deliberation in order to keep our precious promise with the fans who have waited for a long time, and with all the staff and people involved in preparing for the concert. “We will deeply engrave your condolences in our hearts, and we will do our best with a heavy heart to prepare so that this concert can be a moment of genuine comfort and hope. I sincerely hope that we can all become one and overcome this difficult time together.”

The agency also informed that ticket holders who do not wish to attend this concert can receive a full refund without a cancellation fee.

Lim Young-woong held ‘Lim Young-woong Recital [RE:CITAL]’ from the 27th to the 29th at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul. He plans to continue performing at the same venue from January 2nd to 4th, 2025.

Following the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster on the 29th, the government designated a seven-day period until January 4th, 2025 as a period of national mourning. Accordingly, Cho Yong-pil, Lee Seung-chul, Kim Jang-hoon, Lee Seung-hwan, Tae, Ali, and others joined the wave of condolences by canceling or postponing scheduled concerts in order to participate in the period of national mourning. Broadcasting companies canceled or converted year-end award ceremonies to recorded broadcasts and canceled entertainment programs. Muan native Park Na-rae, actor Im Si-wan, and singer DinDin donated to help the victims.


Below is the full statement from Lim Young-woong‘s agency

Hello, this is Fish Music.

First, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the victims and their families who recently died in the unfortunate accident. We also sincerely sympathize with everyone who is grieving.

After much deliberation, we have decided to proceed with the scheduled Lim Young-woong concert in order to keep our precious promise to the fans who have waited for a long time, as well as to all the staff and people involved in preparing for the concert.

We will deeply engrave your condolences in our hearts and do our best to prepare this concert with a heavy heart so that it can be a moment of sincere comfort and hope. We sincerely hope that we can all become one and overcome this difficult time together. Thank you.

Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com reporter shine2562@donga.com