[JoongAng Economy News Kim Junsu] Lim Young-woong radiated warmth that moved Asia. He added light to the stage with Asia's stars by winning the 'THE BEST SOLO (Male)' category at the 'Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025 presented by ZOZOTOWN' (ASEA 2025). The awards ceremony, held at K-Arena in Yokohama, Japan, was a music festival where stars and fans could breathe together. The Boyz's Juyeon and Ive Ray served as the MCs and brightened the stage. Lim Young-woong's award was determined by combining the music and album scores (40%), judges' evaluations (30%), and fan votes (30%), and was an achievement created by his skills and the support of his fans.
Lim Young-woong left a deep impression on May 6, 2024, with the release of the singles "Warmth" and "Home." "Warmth" is a ballad that highlights his warm sensibility and delicate expressiveness, and was greatly loved, while "Home" is a song that deeply contains his musical ability and sensibility, giving many people sincere emotions. On April 14, he released the OST for the JTBC drama "More Beautiful than Heaven," and it garnered attention by entering the upper ranks of music charts immediately after its release, matching the lyrical atmosphere of the drama. Whether on stage or in a drama, the emotions that Lim Young-woong conveys always touch deep into the heart.
This award was a moment that proved the power of his warm emotions that he conveys throughout Asia. His music goes beyond simple pleasure and conveys empathy and comfort, deeply moving many people. It is expected that Lim Young-woong will continue to spread his warmth beyond Asia to the world through even more diverse activities in the future.
You won THE BEST SOLO
Solo singer is the best