[Edaily Starin YUN GI BACK Reporter] Singer Lim Young-woong has marked the 10th anniversary of his debut. Since taking his first steps as a rookie, he has established a unique presence over the past decade by expanding trot into a form of popular music that transcends generational and genre boundaries.

On the 8th, a post appeared on Im Young-woong’s official social media account reading, “Celebrating the 10th anniversary of artist Im Young-woong’s debut and 10 years with Youngwoong Era,” along with the message, “Stay healthy and happy always. Cheers.” The photo shows Im Young-woong holding a cake.
Lim Young-woong debuted on August 8, 2016, with the single “I Hate You.” He subsequently rose to fame after winning TV Chosun’s “Mr. Trot” in 2020, securing a broad fan base and growing into one of Korea’s leading solo singers.
His success has continued steadily. His first full-length album, “IM HERO,” released in 2022, achieved million-seller status in its first week and spawned numerous hit songs, including “Just Trust Me Now,” “Love Always Runs Away,” and “My Love Like Starlight.” In 2024, he set a new milestone in the concert industry by holding his first stadium concert at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.
Marking the 10th anniversary of his debut, Lim Young-woong continues to set new records. He is scheduled to meet fans at his second stadium concert, “IM HERO—The Stadium 2,” to be held from the 4th to the 6th of next month at the Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province.