Lim Young-woong, confession after 10 years since debut... What are his true feelings?

Captured from YouTube channel 'Esquire Korea' [Financial News] Marking his 10th debut anniversary, singer Lim Young-woong looked back on his past activities and made a strong pledge not to lose sight of his original intentions. On the 28th, a video titled "A Word from Lim Young-woong to Hisself After Running for 10 Years" was released on the YouTube channel 'Esquire Korea'. In the video, Lim Young-woong cited the 2022 awards ceremony as his most memorable moment.
He recalled, "Receiving so many awards at the 2022 awards ceremonies, 2022 felt like a dream year. Even now, it feels like every single day was a day of gratitude. " Regarding the consecutive sell-outs of his nationwide tour and stadium concerts, he said, "When 'Mr.
Trot' first ended, I didn't think things would continue to go this well. Seeing the nationwide tours keep selling out and even filling the stadiums was a moment that surprised me as well. " He revealed that he paid special attention to protecting the grass while preparing for the Sangam concert at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.
Lim Young-woong explained, "I focused on finding a way to hold the performance while minimizing damage to the existing grass, so I decided not to lay seats on the grass. " He also shared details about his daily life with Siwol, a dog he adopted in 2024.
He mentioned that Siwol kept catching his eye among the dogs left without a place to go after an acquaintance's dog cafe closed down. Lim Young-woong said, "I told him I would just look after him for about a week, but the moment I looked after him for even a day, it was over.
That is how he came into my arms. " He continued to express his affection, saying, "Since meeting Siwol, I feel like there are many more happy moments.
Because I am happy just looking at Siwol every single moment, I start my day in a slightly better mood. " In addition, Lim Young-woong shared his experience of watching the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup final live as a fan of soccer player Lionel Messi.
He stated, "Seeing Messi was on my bucket list, and I had seen him once before," adding, "This time, I went and really enjoyed the atmosphere and felt it properly. " Lim Young-woong will hold the concert 'IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2' at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium from the 4th to the 6th of next month.
Regarding this, Lim Young-woong urged, "Besides that, I want to make the choreography and music more exciting and create a festive atmosphere, so I am preparing accordingly. I hope you come and enjoy it with the mindset of attending a festival.
" Finally, he left a message for himself, saying, "You have worked so hard for the past 10 years, and I want to tell you not to lose your initial mindset and to continue your activities as if it were the beginning. I hope you continue to work hard with humility, Young-woong.
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