Lim Chang-jung, cleared of stock price manipulation allegations, will return to broadcasting after two years, making an unprecedented duet
Oct 28, 2025
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According to his agency JG Star on the 24th, Lim Chang-jung will release a remake song 'When I Hold You in My Arms' on November 6th. At the same time, the album cover image was released on the 28th, raising the atmosphere.
'Hugging You' is the title song of Cult's first full-length album 'Welcome" (Welcome), released in 1995, and although it has been 30 years since its release, it is one of the most beloved masterpieces of the 1990s. Lim Chang-jung selected the song himself and expressed his affection for the song, saying, `When it was released, I wanted it to be my song, and I still love it."
Earlier, Lim Chang-jung topped Melon's latest chart with his 2023 release 'The Luxury of You', proving the power of a sound source powerhouse with a remake sound source. It is expected that this 'If I Hold You in My arms' will show the aspect of 'national ballader' who has returned to his main job.
Lim Chang-jung plans to continue her activities until December, starting with the release of the remake song. It plans to hold a 30th anniversary concert in Vietnam 'The Grand Ho Tram' on November 5 to meet international fans closely. As I met local fans through a Chinese fan meeting in August, I am determined to carry out more active overseas activities.
On top of that, he will appear as a memory singer in MBN Unforgettable Duet, which will premiere on November 5. Unforgettable Duet is a reality music show that depicts a touching duet stage between a performer who loses his memory due to dementia and those who remember him, and won the 「Content Asia Awards 2025」 Silver Prize last year after one episode of Chuseok.
Lim Chang-jung plans to appear as 'Memory Singer', which connects the cast's lost pieces of memories, and look back on the memories of the cast and their families together and comfort their lives with songs. Starting with the release of the remake song, Lim Chang-jung is expected to demonstrate her unwavering presence as a 'national ballader' by carrying out a variety of activities across music, entertainment, and concert stages.
Meanwhile, Lim Chang-jung raised her three sons alone after divorcing and remarried to Seo White, who was 18 years younger than her in 2017. After remarriage, he gave birth to two sons and has five sons.
Lim Chang-jung suspended his activities in 2023 after allegations of involvement in stock price manipulation, but was cleared of charges the following year and resumed his activities.
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