Im Young-woong hits 14.2B Melon streams, stadium sellout, and TMA return ahead of 10-year debut anniversary

Im Young-woong's cumulative streams on Melon crossed 14.1 billion in July, then 14.2 billion. His first full-length album IM HERO hit 4.6 billion streams on the platform. IM HERO 2 crossed 1.4 billion. The single Sarangeun Neul Domangga (사랑은 늘 도망가) reached 1 billion.

IM HERO THE STADIUM 2 sold out the moment tickets dropped on July 16.

Uri-ege Annyeong (우리에게 안녕) took first place on The Trot Show for three straight weeks, earning its tenth Hall of Fame entry on the program. The variety show Sangol Chonggak Yeong-ung (산골총각 영웅) topped Naver TV rankings every episode and got a one-episode extension.

The Korean Corporate Reputation Research Institute's July rankings put him first in advertising models, second among singers, third overall. He's held top-tier status in the trot singer category for 67 consecutive months. The Asia Brand Research Institute ranked him first in its trot singer brand reputation index. Sangol Chonggak Yeong-ung placed third in entertainment program brand reputation.

His official YouTube channel passed 1.79 million subscribers on July 22. Deulkkochi Doelgeyo (들꽃이 될게요) became his 107th video to hit 10 million views. ULSSIGU Performance Ver. followed as the 108th.

He's held the top spot on Idol Chart's rating ranking for 278 consecutive weeks and on Star King of Kings for 212 consecutive weeks. He attended the FIFA World Cup final in New York.

Im Young-woong confirmed his return to The Fact Music Awards (TMA) for the first time in three years. His debut 10th anniversary is August 8.