Lim Young Woong secured a triple crown at the 33rd Hanteo Music Awards 2025, winning three major trophies in one night and cementing his status as a top star in the Korean music industry.
The 33rd Hanteo Music Awards were held on February 15, 2026 at KSPO Dome in Seoul Olympic Park, honoring the biggest musical achievements of 2025.
Lim Young Woong took home the WhosFandom Award, Best Popular Artist (Popularity Award) and Special Award – OST for his song “Heavenly Ever After” from the drama of the same name, second allkpop.
The WhosFandom Award is decided entirely by global fan votes across Hanteo’s official platforms, and this marks Lim Young Woong’s third consecutive win after also winning the category in 2023 and 2024.
His official fan club, Hero Generation, again placed first in the final voting, showing consistent support and organizational strength over several years.
The Best Popular Artist award reflects not only fan votes, but also general public recognition and activity throughout the year. By winning this award, Lim Young Woong proved that he remains one of the most widely recognized trot and ballad artists in Korea, maintaining his position even among many younger K-pop artists present at the ceremony. Times Now News reported.
Lim Young Woong received the Special Award – OST for “Heavenly Ever After”, which was praised for its emotional delivery and strong performance in the music charts upon release.
Hanteo’s awards system combines album sales, digital performance, fan votes and expert ratings, meaning OST’s win also reflects solid commercial performance and industry approval.
Lim Young Woong’s triple crown highlights his versatility as an artist who can command the loyalty of hardcore fans, popularity among general audiences, and a strong presence in the field of OSTs. At a time when K‑pop is dominated by idol groups, its success at the 33rd Hanteo Music Awards highlights the continuing influence of veteran solo singers and ballad and trot groups in the Korean music scene, as per soompi.
