The ‘view master’ of the OST world, Lim Young-woong has done it again.
Lim Young-woong‘s emotional OST ‘Love Always Runs Away’ music video has surpassed 94 million cumulative views on YouTube. The video, which was released on his official YouTube channel on October 11, 2021, has surpassed 94 million views as of April 7, 2025. It’s love that runs away, the views are continuing to soar.

This song was included as the OST for KBS 2TV‘s weekend drama ‘A Gentleman and a Lady’, driving the drama’s popularity. It‘s a song that has a special meaning to Lim Young-woong as it was his first OST since his debut. But if the first OST is like this… I might have to worry about the YouTube server for the second one.

With ‘Love Always Run Away’, Lim Young-woong won a whopping 4 awards. The 2021 Asia Artist Awards Best OST Award, the 31st Seoul Music Awards OST Award, the 2022 Seoul Drama Awards, and the 2022 A-PAN Star Awards. Not only was the OST a hit, but Lim Young-woong swept the awards as well. Should we call him the true ‘OST King’?

The owner of 94 million views is not alone
The comments section under the video were filled with support from fans. Messages like “You can never run away once you hear Lim Young-woong’s sweet voice”, “Hardworking Starlights, let‘s run for 100 million views!” followed.

Lim Young-woong’s emotions don‘t end on stage. On March 28, he donated a whopping 400 million won to the Community Chest of Korea under the name of his fan club, ‘Heroes Era’. It was a warm heart for those who suffered from the wildfires and those working hard for relief efforts.

94 million views, donations, and touching moments… There is no stopping Lim Young-woong. Now, his goal is only one! 100 million views. Lim Young-woong, who makes even the love that ran away come back, we look forward to seeing what kind of legend he will record next.


Reporter Yang Hyeong-mo hmyang0307@donga.com

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