Korean fans remain indifferent.
All it took was one DM for trot singer Lim Young Woong to go to “Mr. Hero” TO “Mr. What.”
Lim Young Woong’s “attitude” in a DM reply draws massive criticism
After his attitude in a Instagram The exchange of messages sparked massive criticism from Koreans battling the ongoing political unrest, with both Lim Young Woong and his management opting for radio silence, fueling even more frustration.
At the first concert after the scandal, however, it seems that the singer addressed the situation. On December 27, 2024 (KST), Lim Young Woong commented that he is a singer and will focus on bringing happiness through singing.
I feel so loved by Hero Generation and have learned a lot. I’m a singing person. I tell stories through songs and offer joy, comfort and happiness through my singing. In the future, I will continue to improve and show you a better version of myself. I believe I can continue to work hard thanks to your constant support and trust. To the Hero Generation family, I sincerely love and appreciate you all. A thousand thanks.
— Lim Young Woong
While, on the surface, his comment doesn’t seem related to the DM scandal, Korean fans believe it was a reiteration of his DM (and therefore his stance on the matter)—not really an apology.
- “There’s so much going on in Korea right now that it doesn’t make sense for us to prioritize what Lim Young Woong said… But because he was so popular, I think I’ll remember for a long time why he fell from la his fame.”
- “What?“
- “What’s wrong with him? He’s basically repeating what he said in the DMs. He is ‘a person who sings’ and therefore not a politician. Therefore, he doesn’t care… It’s that logic. Why does he keep talking about his profession? If he does not want to express his opinions publicly, he is not obliged to do so, but because he continues to connect it to his work. No wonder people don’t understand.”
- “I don’t like.”
- “What a damn loser.”
