"The mold smell has doubled."

The 'Hero,' Lim Young-woong, was captured in a place no one expected—behind the scenes of his glamorous success. In a behind-the-scenes video of his music video released on the 12th, Lim Young-woong moved fans by revisiting the 'underground studio' where his journey began, proving he hasn't lost his initial resolution.

■ Returning to the 'Moldy Basement' after success... A record of Lim Young-woong’s sweat and tears The most eye-catching part of the video was Lim’s 'return to the past.' To capture the authentic vibe of his new trot songs, he chose his old studio from his struggling days as the filming location.

While jokingly remarking, "Nothing has changed except that the mold smell has doubled," his eyes were filled with emotion as he touched the corroded equipment and old carpet. In particular, the scene where he reenacted his rookie greeting—"Hello, I am singer Lim Young-woong"—highlighted his unwavering humility despite reaching the top.

■ "Is he going to collapse?"... Filming continued despite physical illness The intensity on set bordered on emergency. At the time of filming, Lim was in poor condition due to extreme fatigue and body aches. Despite the staff's concerns, he insisted on re-shooting, saying, "I can't do things halfway."

His perfectionism turned what was supposed to be a single music video into two and three. This is why the staff marveled, "Lim Young-woong’s passion is almost terrifying." He eventually completed the high-quality, movie-like video through a two-day forced march, upholding his pride as an artist.

■ "As long as you are happy..." A fierce love for 'Hero Generation' The reason Lim pushed himself so hard was simple: 'the fans.' He credited everything to them, saying, "Even if I push myself a bit too much, I think you’ll enjoy it more if the result is good."

Fans who watched the video responded enthusiastically, saying, "A hero who started from a moldy basement and conquered the universe," and "It makes me cry to see him work so hard despite being sick." Meanwhile, this video recorded high views immediately after its release, proving his immense influence once again. The world is watching to see what the man who knows no 'half-measures' will do next.