Lim Young-woong: “Will fans cry?” – Behind-the-scenes of ‘Tto Tto’ and ‘Please Be Happy’ MVs

Singer Lim Young-woong has raised fans' expectations by revealing the filming sites of his new music videos. The efforts made to complete music videos with different atmospheres were revealed, ranging from 'Tto Tto,' which depicts a man trapped in a repetitive daily routine, to 'Please Be Happy,' which implements the unique, tender sentiment of Hong Kong ballads. In particular, Lim Young-woong drew attention by foreshadowing the emotions contained in the works, saying during filming, “Won't fans be crying their eyes out when the music video comes out later?”

On the 15th, a video titled 'I have to film a music video, but the actor is running away' was uploaded to Lim Young-woong's official YouTube channel. This content captures the music video filming sites for 'Tto Tto,' the title track of the special digital album 'IM HERO 10,' and the B-side track 'Please Be Happy.' Unlike Lim Young-woong, who shows an overwhelming presence on stage, the content drew attention by revealing the process of creating the works, such as him directly explaining the concepts and coordinating with actors on set.

In the 'Tto Tto' music video, the story of a man living in a repetitive daily life was expressed. While utilizing everyday subject matter, it appears to focus on unraveling the character's emotions and situations through video. On the filming set, the first meeting between Lim Young-woong and actor Kim Jun, who appears in the music video, was also revealed. Kim Jun appears as a character representing Lim Young-woong's pet dog, Siwol, in human form. Lim Young-woong naturally started a conversation by asking Kim Jun his age and lightened the atmosphere on set by saying, “Let's have fun today.”

On the other hand, the 'Please Be Happy' music video put forward a much deeper emotion and musical color. It captures Lim Young-woong singing in a space surrounded by speakers, and the overall direction melts in the unique atmosphere of Hong Kong ballads. Lim Young-woong explained the concept of this work, stating, “I wanted to evoke the feeling of when the Hong Kong actor Leslie Cheung sang 'The Moon Represents My Heart' during his lifetime, so I directed everything from hair to concept as a Hong Kong ballad.” He explained that he meticulously coordinated not only the song but also the hairstyle, space, and atmosphere to implement the sentiment he envisioned into the video.

Lim Young-woong did not hide his anticipation for the completed music videos. During filming, he foreshadowed the emotional lingering impression the works would convey, saying, “Won't fans be crying their eyes out when the music video comes out later?” Interest is focused on what kind of result will be born as Lim Young-woong's characteristic lyrical sensibility, familiar to fans, combines with the tender atmosphere of Hong Kong ballads. It also gathers anticipation in that it is an attempt to convey the emotion of the song through concept and visual beauty beyond simply singing scenes.

The filming of the two music videos concluded at Jamsu Bridge. Lim Young-woong finished filming after exchanging final greetings with Kim Jun and asked fans for anticipation regarding the release of the music videos and the new songs to be presented at the concert. Fans' attention is concentrated on what kind of appearance the two works, containing different stories and atmospheres, will take upon completion.

This behind-the-scenes video adds meaning in that one can catch a glimpse of not only Lim Young-woong's new songs but also the process of preparing the works and his natural appearance inside and outside the filming set. Attention is focused on how 'Tto Tto,' which contains the story of a repetitive daily life, and 'Please Be Happy,' which features the sentiment of Hong Kong ballads, will capture the hearts of fans with their respective charms.

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