Lim Young-woong, the reason why he declined the ‘Sichuk’ Geomesis

Singer Lim Young-woong’s love for soccer was special. As the story goes that the FC Seoul club rejected him and refused to throw a paralyzing rain, people are saying, 'As expected of Lim Young-woong.'

On the 8th, Lim Young-woong appeared as a spectator at the K-League 1 6th round match between FC Seoul and Daegu FC. Lim Young-woong, who appeared at the stadium wearing the home team FC Seoul uniform, shouted, “Please give the K-League a lot of love,” and finished the test in perfect form.

Above all, it is said that Lim Young-woong did not receive any fees for the event. The club tried to pay a small fee, but Lim Young-woong first proposed a trial to FC Seoul and declined the offer as he visited the stadium with dancers and various staff.

In a live broadcast held on the YouTube channel ‘Reporters to Watch’ on the 10th, reporter Jinman Yoon told an episode related to recruiting Lim Young-woong and said, “At first (Lim Young-woong’s side) would have said of course that they would not receive the fee, but from the FC Seoul team’s perspective, it was still a big deal. “He wanted to pay,” he said. “But Lim Young-woong rejected FC Seoul’s offer. Lim Young-woong paid all the costs himself. “I said I wouldn’t accept a penny because it was something I wanted to do,” he explained.

Lim Young-woong, a representative soccer fanatic in the entertainment industry, is said to have contacted FC Seoul first to offer a trial in hopes of developing the K-League. This is a part where we can see Lim Young-woong’s ‘love for soccer’ again.

The total number of spectators who visited the stadium on this day was 45,007, recording the largest number of spectators in the K League since the 2018 season when the Korea Professional Football League began counting paid spectators. As soon as Lim Young-woong's preview was successful and ticket sales began, 20,000 tickets were sold in 10 minutes, and after 30 minutes, the number exceeded 25,000, proving 'ticket power'.

Lim Young-woong originally planned to only watch the match and the game, but in order to respond to the enthusiastic response from fans, he sang his popular song 'HERO' at halftime and then danced to Ive's 'After LIKE'. I also unfolded it.

In addition, Lim Young-woong asked people not to wear sky-blue costumes as the symbol color of his official fan club 'Heroes' Generation' is sky-blue, which overlaps with Daegu, the opponent team in this day's game. He also requested that both he and his dancers wear soccer shoes out of concern that the soccer field lawn would be damaged. They showed consideration by wearing and performing, creating a warm feeling.

Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr