Opera Singer Lim Hyung-joo Calls His Awards His 'Wife, Child, and Girlfriend'

Opera singer Lim Hyung-joo recently expressed his deep affection for his awards, referring to them as his 'wife, child, and girlfriend.'

On the October 18th episode of TV Chosun's variety show 'Dad and Me 3,' Lim Hyung-joo made a special appearance.

During the episode, Lim was appointed as the inaugural chairman of the Yongsan Cultural Foundation. At the age of 40, he shared his excitement, saying, "It feels like a dream to take on such a role."

Later, Lim returned home with his mother. Next to a parking lot that can accommodate nine cars, Lim has a room dedicated to his numerous awards. He affectionately stated, "I call my awards my babies. To me, they are my girlfriend, wife, and child." In response, TV host Jeon Hyun-moo jokingly sighed, "You're never getting married."

Lim further explained, "These awards represent my entire career. Being in that room makes me realize how hard I've worked. It's like saying 'Oh, my love,' and it brings me mental peace." When Jeon commented on the number of 'girlfriends' Lim has, he humorously replied, "I have many. I'm a playboy."

Lim also mentioned, "I want to reach 100 awards, but I currently have 77. My mother isn't fond of the awards and once said she wanted to bulldoze the room. That's why it's next to the garage."

By Taeyuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr