Lim Young-woong's 2021 hit outranks new releases on Billboard Korea chart

Lim Young-woong placed 12 songs in the top 100 of the Billboard Korea Global K-Songs chart dated November 7, 2026, with his 2021 track 'Love Always Runs Away' reaching 29th, three spots higher than his new song 'Tto Tto'.

The Lim Young-woong of today has not yet surpassed the power of the Lim Young-woong from five years ago. While he demonstrated immense musical power by placing as many as 12 songs, including new releases, within the top 100 of the Billboard Korea chart, the highest-ranking song was 'Love Always Runs Away', released in 2021. The fact that a representative song older than his latest tracks holds a higher position once again proves Lim Young-woong's musical longevity.

On the Billboard Korea Global K-Songs chart dated November 7, 2026, Lim Young-woong placed a total of 12 songs within the top 100. The highest ranking was 29th, recorded by 'Love Always Runs Away'. This was followed by 'Tto Tto' at 32nd, 'Please Be Happy' at 80th, and 'Our Blues, Our Life' at 86th.

Following these, 'A Moment Like Eternity' reached 88th, 'Gather Around' 89th, 'Baila' 90th, 'Grain of Sand' 93rd, and 'To Us Who Have Lived' 94th. 'I Hate You' recorded 95th, 'A bientot' 96th, and 'New York' 97th, showcasing Lim Young-woong's broad musical competitiveness.

The most striking aspect of this chart is undoubtedly the surge of 'Love Always Runs Away'. This song was an OST for the KBS2 drama 'Young Lady and Gentleman' released in 2021, and it received great love from its release due to the combination of Lim Young-woong's signature delicate sensibility and soulful voice. The sorrowful melody that supported the emotional lines of the drama, along with his sincere vocals, became the driving force that kept the song a consistent choice for listeners even after the series ended.

In particular, it is highly significant that the song recorded a high ranking of 29th on this chart despite being released five years ago. This demonstrates that the song remains in listeners' playlists over a long period without relying on temporary buzz or the effect of new releases. In a music market where trends change rapidly, it is a notable achievement for a previously released song to maintain such competitiveness.

The ranking competition with the latest song 'Tto Tto' is also interesting. While 'Tto Tto' showed its presence by reaching 32nd, 'Love Always Runs Away' took 29th, three spots higher. While the new song representing his current musical activities and the song released five years ago both appeared in the upper reaches of the chart, the older song actually recorded a higher position.

Lim Young-woong's chart performance is also noteworthy because it does not rely on a single specific hit. Twelve songs, ranging from ballads to drama OSTs and various other genres, entered the top 100 simultaneously. The fact that songs released at different times are being consistently consumed can be interpreted as an indicator of not only the singer's musical spectrum but also the continuous interest of his fandom and a broad public listening base.

Ultimately, the most impressive scene left by this chart is the fact that 'Love Always Runs Away', released five years ago, still exerts a powerful presence as Lim Young-woong's representative song. This is the result of the synergy between a past hit that is not easily pushed aside by new songs and the singer's steady influence that pulls that song back to the top of the charts. The power of the music left by Lim Young-woong five years ago remains as valid as the achievements the current Lim Young-woong is building.

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