Lim Young-woong Hopes to Share Concert′s Emotion through Movie

Lim Young-woong Hopes to Share Concert's Emotion through Movie: K-DRAMA&FILM / 연합뉴스 / 2024-08-23 06:47:56

▲ Korean singer Lim Young-woong poses for photos at the premier event of his concert film "Lim Young-woong: | I'm Hero the Stadium" held in Seoul on Aug. 22, 2024 (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- "Even those who couldn't attend the concert can feel its emotional impact," said singer Lim Young-woong at the press preview of the movie "Lim Young-woong: | I'm Hero the Stadium" on the 22nd at a cinema in Yongsan, Seoul.

The film, set to be exclusively released at CGV theaters on the 28th, features the live performances and behind-the-scenes moments from Lim's concerts at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on May 25-26.

Lim's performances at the stadium, which marked his debut at the venue, drew a massive crowd of 100,000, including members of his fan club, "Hero Generation." Expressing his gratitude, Lim shared, "Entering the stadium as a singer is truly an honor and beyond imagination. I wanted to convey my thanks to Hero Generation through this movie."

▲ This still photo of concert film "Lim Young-woong: | I'm Hero the Stadium" is provided by CJ 4DPlex on Aug. 22, 2024. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Reflecting on his initial concerns, Lim admitted, "I was worried if I could fill all those seats and deliver a performance worthy of such a large venue. Fortunately, thanks to Hero Generation, I was able to finish successfully."

I'm Hero the Stadium captures key moments from both days of the concerts, including a rainy performance on the second day. Lim commented on the unique atmosphere, saying, "I love rainy days. The rain during the concert felt like special effects, enhancing the stage experience."

The film offers an immersive experience, making viewers feel as though they are at the stadium, with close-up shots of Lim's singing and dancing, as well as wide shots of the audience. The film also includes passionate reactions from fans, some cheering enthusiastically while others shed tears of emotion. Lim's candid interviews and behind-the-scenes footage of him preparing with his team add depth to the movie.

The press preview was attended by over 1,000 fans, highlighting Lim's immense popularity. As of the afternoon of the preview, the film's reservation rate stood at 27.8%, ranking first, with over 101,000 tickets sold. I'm Hero the Stadium will also be the first concert film to be released simultaneously in special formats like IMAX and ScreenX, with opening day and weekend screenings in these formats already sold out.