On the 12th, singer Lim Young-woong's official fan cafe "Hero Era" celebrated its 8th anniversary. Beyond a simple fandom, it is making brilliant records with its positive influence, completing another "Hero Myth."
"Hero Era" started on May 12, 2017, with 27 members, and as of May 2025, it has registered explosive growth to 209,159 members. This is a figure that amounts to 2,614 times compared to the early days of its establishment, and it currently maintains a top position in various fandom rankings.
Above all, "Hero Era" does not stop at simply cheering but demonstrates excellence in fandom through donations and volunteer work. From 2021 to 2025, the total amount of donations collected by them amounts to 3.6 billion won. Among this, approximately 2.3 billion won has been donated solely for disaster relief support, including wildfire, flood, and heavy rain damages, and in March 2025, they made a joint donation of 1 billion won, the largest single contribution by the fandom, together with Lim Young-woong.
Additionally, through various occasions such as birthdays, debut anniversaries, and year-end charitable acts, they have actively engaged in community service, including donations amounting to 1.3 billion won and support for coal briquettes and daily necessities.
Such overwhelming support from "Hero Era" has led to the brilliant accomplishments of Lim Young-woong. Remarkable records have continued to pour in, including the sale of 1.14 million copies of his first regular album in the initial week, attendance of 450,000 at his nationwide tour concerts, 250,000 viewers for the concert live film, and attracting the largest crowd of 45,007 during the K League opening match.
In particular, Lim Young-woong's K League opening pitch, which set a record for the largest crowd in professional sports since COVID-19, was a moment that demonstrated the "size of influence" that has surpassed the mere number of fans.
Five years after his ascent as the winner of "Mr. Trot," the background against which Lim Young-woong has risen to the rank of national singer has always been the "Hero Era" that has been with him. Fans promised their unwavering love, saying, "We will forever be Lim Young-woong's strong support group."
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