'85-year-old' Kim Young-ok: "Lim Young-woong is my idol... My emotions from my 20s have come back"

"Even Attitude Towards Fans Changed... Became Better at Treating Them"

Actor Kim Young-ok expressed strong fandom for singer Lim Young-woong. Photo by MBC, captured from the broadcast of 'Radio Star'.

[Asia Economy Online Issue Team] Actress Kim Young-ok revealed her fandom for Lim Young-woong. Kim Young-ok is known for her extensive knowledge about singer Lim Young-woong, to the extent that she is often called 'Young-ok Wiki.'

On the 24th, MBC's 'Radio Star' aired a special episode titled 'Nationwide Chemistry Showoff,' featuring Kim Young-ok, Jung Dong-won, Park So-dam, Solar, and a special appearance by Song Hae.

That day, Kim Young-ok said, "Having worked for a long time, I had no joy or sorrow, and when I was feeling a bit down in life, I watched the top 6 of 'Mr. Trot.' That's when I found an idol named Lim Young-woong."

She continued, "I liked him so much that I made announcements, looked him up, and even met him," adding, "Lim Young-woong gave me great joy. I had long forgotten the fluttering feelings I had watching movie actors in my twenties, but those feelings came back. Now, I even change my phone call ringtone from 'My Love Like Starlight' to 'Love Always Runs Away' because my heart races," expressing her affection for Lim Young-woong.

Kim Young-ok challenged herself with a quiz about Lim Young-woong, saying, "I know everything about Lim Young-woong." She correctly answered questions about his birthday, favorite food, and even his clan origin, showing her genuine fandom.

She also mentioned how things changed for her through Lim Young-woong. "After falling for Lim Young-woong, my attitude toward my own fans changed. Before, I would just say 'Okay,' but after feeling fandom, I realized I shouldn't act like that," she confessed. "Understanding fandom made me treat them better. I take photos and give autographs."

Meanwhile, Kim Young-ok has delivered passionate performances in various works such as 'The Witch's Love,' 'Revenge Has Returned,' 'Golden Garden,' 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha,' and films like 'Sunny' and 'Snowy Road.'