Description Korean Book Ranking 5 | Korean book top 20 1 week Publication date 14 Apr 2023Number of pages, weight, size 252 pages | 150*215*20mm Book introduction How the genre of ‘Lim Young-woong’ was born From the trot star that appeared like a cometUntil he became a major singer who created the ‘New Wave’ in the Korean pop music scene Lim Young-woong’s world of music andThe first attempt to explore that wavelength! A book analyzing the music world of singer Lim Young-woong has been published for the first time. It is “Why do we love Lim Young-woong?” Lim Young-woong is an undisputed star who won the championship on TV Chosun [Mr. Trot], which aired in 2020, and became a’national singer’ at once. After capturing the hearts of viewers with [Wish] and [The story of an elderly couple in their 60s] that they sang while appearing in [Mr. Indeed, it received national attention and love. In particular, the support of the middle-aged for Lim Young-woong is surprising. You can feel the extraordinary passion of the fans who say in unison, ‘My sick heart was healed by Lim Young-woong’s song’. Immediately after the release of the album, Lim Young-woong’s songs ‘line up’ at the top of the music site, or create a record of being number one on the ‘Idol Chart’ rating ranking for 104 consecutive weeks. The author refers to this as the ‘Lim Young-woong phenomenon’ and analyzed under what socio-cultural background the Lim Young-woong syndrome could have been established. In addition, through interviews with six music experts, the characteristics and charm of Lim Young-woong’s vocals were intensively explored. Experts analyzed three-dimensionally to see why even the same song feels different when Lim Young-woong sings it, and whether it is not awkward to freely come and go not only in trot but also in various genres, and it comes as a fresh shock. The author said, “Lim Young-woong is a singer who comforts the isolation, disconnection, and anxiety of those enduring the pain of life.” The bond is stronger than any other fandom.” This book is a tribute of solidarity to the countless fans who have been comforted by Lim Young-woong’s song. By reading this book, you will be able to answer your questions about why I shed tears while listening to Lim Young-woong’s song and why Lim Young-woong is such a special singer. 『Why do we love Lim Young-woong?』 is a good companion when exploring the cozy and wide world of music shown by Lim Young-woong. I hope you will go on a happy journey with this book.
