Lim Young-woong's ‘Immortal Songs’ First Solo Special Records 6.8% Viewership

KBS2’s ‘Immortal Songs’ recorded a viewership rating of 6.8% (nationwide) for singer Lim Young-woong’s first solo special, taking first place in its time slot. The 720th episode of ‘Immortal Songs’ aired on August 30 (Saturday) featuring ‘Lim Young-woong and Friends’ Part 1, where Lim Young-woong and special guests such as No Brain, Jeon Jong-hyuk, and Lee Jeok presented rich music and heartfelt stories to the viewers.

Notably, Lim Young-woong returned to ‘Immortal’ after five years, announcing a lively start with the opening song ‘Rainbow’, and it was reported that he personally participated in casting the guests and selecting the stage songs, suggesting the special to the production team. Lim Young-woong’s music friend, Lee Sung-woo from No Brain, revealed his connection with Lim Young-woong’s English teacher, and the band No Brain showcased a powerful rock performance with ‘You’ve Fallen for Me’ and ‘Rain and You’. Following that, Jeon Jong-hyuk revealed that he is the goalkeeper for Lim Young-woong’s soccer team, performing a duet with ‘Now Just Trust Me’ and ‘My Love Like Starlight’, and conveyed deep emotion with his solo song ‘I Only Know Love’.

The finale of Part 1 of the special was decorated by Lee Jeok. Lee Jeok shared the story behind the composition of Lim Young-woong’s first album title song ‘Can We Meet Again’, revealing that his mother’s fan spirit was the reason for creating the song, conveying a touching connection. Lim Young-woong dedicated a performance of ‘Thank Goodness’, while Lee Jeok concluded with performances of ‘Running in the Sky’ and ‘Left-Handed’, leaving a deep resonance.

On this day’s broadcast, Lim Young-woong’s new title song from his second album, ‘Like a Moment Forever’, was premiered, drawing attention. Lim Young-woong stated, “It’s a song that captures the beauty of everyday life,” delivering a heartwarming performance that earned him praises of “As expected, Lim Young-woong.” After the broadcast, online comments included, “Time flew by, looking forward to next week,” and “A legendary stage for ear pleasure,” among other accolades.

Meanwhile, ‘Immortal Songs - Lim Young-woong and Friends’ Part 2 is scheduled to air on September 6 at 6:05 PM, and replays and VOD will not be provided, so it can only be watched live.