Lim Young-woong's message from New York: Support and friendship with true friends

Singer Lim Young-woong revealed his daily life spent with acquaintances in New York, USA. On the 23rd, Lim Young-woong posted photos taken in downtown New York on his social media (SNS) with the phrase "Oheeryu joah (It's actually better)." In the photos, Lim Young-woong is captured spending leisure time against the backdrop of New York's scenery with sophisticated styling.

This trip was taken with acquaintances with whom he has maintained long-standing friendships. Lim Young-woong showed various moments, such as tasting wine at a restaurant in New York with three acquaintances or standing side by side gazing at the camera under the Manhattan Bridge. The four of them strolled the streets of New York wearing matching city boy looks. In particular, in the group photo taken against the backdrop of the Manhattan Bridge, they posed while wearing soccer ball-shaped backpacks, a detail that reveals his usual affection for soccer.

Encouragement for Messi and moments in New York

His fan sentiment toward soccer star Lionel Messi was also revealed. Lim Young-woong left a message saying, "Good job, Messi hyung," along with a photo of him holding an orange cup engraved with Messi's name. This is encouragement for Messi, who recorded a runner-up finish in the 2026 North America World Cup. Lim Young-woong visited the site of the 2026 FIFA North America World Cup final held at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey to cheer for Messi.

The schedule in New York continued with scenes like a pictorial. Wearing a white shirt paired with a striped pattern tie and loose-silhouette slacks, Lim Young-woong showed model-like proportions on a street lined with skyscrapers. He also visited the kitchen of a famous restaurant in New York to take a proof shot with a world-class chef. His image, smiling in a neat suit, harmonized with the downtown New York scenery.

Unrivaled presence, recording 211 consecutive weeks at number one

Lim Young-woong's influence is also evident in the indicators. In the 211th Star King of Kings ranking vote held from the 17th to the 24th, he took first place with 290,131 votes. With this, Lim Young-woong set a record of being number one for 211 consecutive weeks. In this vote, Park Seo-jin took second place with 177,400 votes, followed by Song Ga-in (89,436 votes), Kim Soo-hyun (60,631 votes), and BTS Jimin (46,939 votes).

Star Ranking, where fans vote directly, provides an outdoor billboard advertisement benefit to the star who takes first place for four consecutive weeks. Lim Young-woong, who made his name as the first "Jin" (winner) of 'Mr. Trot', continues his broadcasting activities such as the SBS variety show 'Mountain Bachelor Young-woong' as well as his concert activities. He will hold the 2026 concert 'IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2' from September 4th to 6th.