Singer Lim Young-woong has sparked a buzz by revealing a surprising past story about his thick lips, one of his signature charm points.

Appearing as a special MC on the SBS show "My Little Old Boy" in the past, Lim Young-woong shared candid stories amidst enthusiastic cheers from the mothers on the panel. During the broadcast, the hosts mentioned his "thick lips," which many fans cite as a key element that completes his unique aura.

In response, Lim Young-woong drew attention by confessing that his lips were actually a complex during his childhood. He revealed, "To be honest, I was teased a lot by my friends for having 'crucian carp lips' when I was young." He even shared anecdotes about how he used to be so self-conscious that he would intentionally tuck his lips in due to his friends' mischievous jokes.

However, Lim Young-woong added, "After my debut, seeing so many fans love these lips and pick them as a charm point made me feel relieved," expressing his gratitude to the fans who cherish him exactly as he is.

Fans who heard the news reacted with support, saying things like, "Who dared to tease our Hero's (Young-woong's) lips? They are loved by the whole world now," "Crucian carp lips is such a cute nickname," and "Lim Young-woong is perfect down to his lips."