Lim Young-woong, Goyang concert wraps up…"Let's be together for the next 10 years too"

[Dispatch=Reporter Yuha] Singer Lim Young-woong painted Goyang Gymnasium in sky blue.

Lim Young-woong held 'IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2' at the main stadium of Goyang Gymnasium on the 4th to 6th. He met approximately 95,000 fans over three days.

The concert opened with a VCR featuring Lim Young-woong's past. On his 10th debut anniversary, the concert retraced his footsteps as he grew through the love of his fans.

Lim Young-woong opened the show with his debut song "I Hate It," followed by "Love Always Runs Away" and "Sand Grains." He greeted the audience saying, "Hero Era, raise your voices. I've prepared a lot, so please enjoy it."

A hit song parade followed. Lim Young-woong presented "Like a Moment Forever," "Rainbow," "I Love You Really," and "Elevator, Not Stairs" in succession.

Solid stage production added visual appeal. Lim Young-woong rode in a mobile vehicle, getting close to the audience and connecting with fans. A turntable lift heightened the immersion of the performance.

Lim Young-woong also had the world premiere of tracks from the special digital album 'IM HERO 10' that day. These included the title track "Also Also," "New York," and "Please Be Happy." The new album will be released on the 8th.

The VCR content 'Gourmet War' offered a fresh kind of entertainment. Lim Young-woong, actors Hyun Bong-sik and Yoon Byung-hee, and comedian Hong Yun-hwa appeared. They took on roles as production staff and competitors in a cooking competition program.

The highlight was the fireworks and drone show. The fireworks told the story of Hero Era expressed in light and Lim Young-woong seeking that light. It added lingering emotion until the very end.

Lim Young-woong's narration was added to the drone show. The phrase "My Love, My Hero Era" unfolded across the night sky of Goyang Gymnasium through drones.

Lim Young-woong sang with full passion "Warmth" and "Because It Rains." He gave laughter and emotion through remake stages of "Avianto," "Eolssiggu," and "Nest." He closed the encore stage with "Moise" alongside 24 members of a samulnori troupe.

Lim Young-woong expressed his affection saying, "Ten years spent with Hero Era were precious and I am grateful. I want to spend the next ten years together as well. I will continue to sing hard for a long time."

Meanwhile, Lim Young-woong will release 'IM HERO 10' on various music streaming sites at 6 p.m. on the 8th. The music video for the title track "Also Also" will be released at 6:16 p.m. on the 7th.

by. Hanuel Yoo