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Lim Hyun-sik
Im in February 2017
Born
Lim Hyun-sik (Im Hyun-sik)

(1992-03-07) March 7, 1992 (age 32)
Seoul, South Korea
EducationJoongbu University (Masters)
Howon University (Bachelors)
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • composer
Years active2012–present
FatherLim Jiehoon [ko]
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Labels
Member ofBtoB
Formerly ofBtoB Blue
Websitewww.cubeent.co.kr/btob
instagram.com/imhyunsik
Signature
Korean name
Hangul
임현식
Hanja
任炫植[1]
Revised RomanizationIm Hyeonsik
McCune–ReischauerIm Hyŏnsik

Lim Hyun-sik (Korean임현식; born March 7, 1992), simply known as Hyunsik, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and composer,[2] and lead singer of the boy group BtoB.[3]

Biography

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Lim Hyun-sik was born on March 7, 1992, in Seoul, South Korea. His father, Lim Jie-hoon, is a folk singer.[4] He studied Practical Music at Howon University with group-mate Lee Chang-sub.[citation needed] Lim also graduated from Joongbu University with a Master's degree in Practical Music.[citation needed]

Career

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Lim debuted as the lead singer Cube Entertainment's boy group BtoB on March 21, 2012, with the promotional single "Insane".[5] The group has released a total of 3 studio albums and 10 extended plays since debut.

In September 2016, Lim became part of BtoB's first unit group, BtoB Blue, which released the digital single "Stand By Me" on September 19, 2016.[6] On August 2, 2018, BtoB Blue released their second digital single, "When It Rains".[7][unreliable source?]

In October 2019, Lim released an EP.[8] Rendez-vous is the first solo album released by Lim in seven years since his debut.[9] He participated in writing, composing, and arranging all the songs in the album.[10] Following his solo debut, he held his first solo concert Rendez-vous at Bluesquare iMarket Hall on November 2 and 3, 2019 which was sold out in four minutes.[11][12] On November 19, he prepared a surprised busking event for his fans with an attendance of 1,000 people.[13] At the end of the year, he held his first solo fan meeting Dear Melody in Manila, Philippines.[14]

In 2020, Lim appeared on KBS's Open Concert, performing "Dear Love" and two songs with his father.[15] On January 31, 2020, Lim released his first live album, Rendez-vous (Live) that features a live version of 5 songs from his first solo concert Rendez-vous.[16]

In 2022, Lim became the host of NAVER NOW's Late Night Studio.[17]

On 13 Oct to 15 Oct 2023, Lim held three sold out concerts titled "Dive Into You" at Blue Square in Seoul. Guests included his father (Day 2), BtoB members (Day 3) and Prince Merman (all days). As part of the setlist, he performed 4 new songs which were to be included in his next solo album.[18]

Since 2022, Lim has been promoted to a full member of KOMCA (Korea Music Copyright Association).[19]

BtoB, including Lim, departed from Cube in November 2023.[20] In February 2024, BtoB announced the establishment of BtoB Company for the group activities and for Lim's solo activities.[21]

Lim released his second mini album, The Young Man and the Deep Sea, on February 16, 2024, with the lead single "La Mar".[22] An eponymous documentary film directed by Kwon Jinmo about the filming of the music video for "La Mar" in Palau premiered as a competitive entry under the Korean Competition feature-length film category at the 20th Jecheon International Music & Film Festival.[23][24]

Personal life

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On May 6, 2020, Lim announced on his Instagram that he is enlisting in mandatory military service on May 11, serving as a member of military band.[25][26]

On November 1, 2021, the agency announced that Lim will be discharged from military service on November 14, 2021, without returning to the unit after his last vacation in accordance with the Ministry of Defense guidelines for prevention of the spread of COVID-19[27]

Discography

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Live albums

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List of live albums, with selected chart positions and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[28]
Rendez-vous + Live Album 10

Extended plays

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List of extended plays, with selected chart positions and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[30]
Rendez-vous
  • Released: October 14, 2019
  • Label: Cube Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
4
The Young Man and the Deep Sea
  • Released: February 16, 2024
  • Label: DOD
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
9

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[33]
As lead artist
"Swimming" 2017 89 Piece of BTOB Vol. 4
"If I Hug You" (너를 안고 있으면) 2017 Hyena on the Keyboard
"Dear Love" 2019 159 Rendez-vous
"In Your Heart" (남아있어) 2020 In Your Heart
"La Mar" (고독한 바다) 2024 The Young Man and the Deep Sea
Collaborations
"Playground"
(with Eden Beatz)
2015 Non-album single
"Baby Ride"[35]
(with Luizy)
2016 Baby Ride
"Eating Alone" (혼밥)
(with Luizy)
2017 Sing For You – Seventh Story Change
"Cream-like Wave" (크림같은 파도)
(with Lim Jie Hoon)[36]
2018 IM JIEHOON
"Rainy Apgujeong" (비오는 압구정)
(with Yoon Gun)[37]
86 Non-album single
"Follow Your Dreams" (한걸음)

(with BtoB, Jo Kwon, Pentagon, (G)I-dle, CLC & Yoo Seonho)

2018 ONE
"Love It Is" (사랑이야)
(with Lim Jie Hoon)[38]
2022 VOL 135: Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook
With You: 88th Voice
"Again" (다시)

(with Lee Minwoo)

2024 Again
"오늘은 내가 꽃일 수도 있고"
(with Lim Jie Hoon and Lim Yoon Sik)
2024 Im Jiehoon 40th Anniversary Collection 'Crayon'
"In My Heart" (담아본다)

(with Mellow Kitchen)

2024 Mellow Kitchen Monthly Release
Soundtrack appearances
"Past Days" (지난 날)
(with Yong Junhyung, Ha Yeon-soo, Lee Minhyuk, Lee Changsub & Yook Sungjae)
2013 56 Monstar OST
"After Time Passes" (시간이 흐른 뒤엔)
(with Yong Junhyung, Lee Minhyuk, Lee Changsub & Yook Sungjae)
32
"First Love" (첫사랑)
(with Yong Junhyung, Lee Minhyuk,Lee Changsub & Yook Sungjae)
61
"Ambiguous" (알듯 말듯해)
(with Seo Eunkwang & Yook Sung-jae)
2017 37 Fight for My Way OST
"Say You Love Me" 2019 On the Campus (So BE It) OST
"See The Light" 2024 When the Phone Rings OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart, not tracked or were not released in that region.

Song Production Credits

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BtoB

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Year Title Role Album
2013 "Why" (왜이래) Co-composer & co-lyricist Thriller
"Star" () Composer & co-lyricist
2014 "Never Ending (Melody)" (끝나지 않을 Melody) Co-composer & co-lyricist Beep Beep
"I Don't Know" (몰라) Producer, composer & lyricist Move
"Shake It!" Co-producer, co-composer

& co-lyricist

"You Can't Cry" (울면 안 돼) Co-producer, co-composer

& co-lyricist"

The Winter's Tale
"Drink!" (마셔!) Co-composer
2015 "Summer Romance" Co-composer & co-lyricist Complete
"My Friend's Girlfriend" (친구의 여자친구)
"I Miss You" (보고파) Producer, composer & lyricist
"I'll Be Here" (여기 있을게) Co-composer & co-lyricist I Mean
2016 "Killing Me" Co-producer, co-composer

& co-lyricist

Remember That
"Anymore" Lyricist
"New Men" Producer, composer & lyricist New Men
"Pray (I'll Be Your Man)" (기도) Co-producer, co-composer

& co-lyricist

"I Love You Forever" Co-lyricist
2017 "Someday" (언젠가) Co-producer, composer

& co-lyricist

Feel'eM
"Just Say It" (말만 해) Co-producer, co-composer

& co-lyricist

"Eating Alone" (혼밥) Co-lyricist Sing For You –

Seventh Story Change

"Swimming" Producer, composer & lyricist Piece of BtoB Vol. 4
"Prelude: A Day" (하루) Producer & composer Brother Act
"Missing You" (그리워하다) Co-producer, co-composer & co-lyricist
"Red Lie" (새빨간 거짓말) Co-composer & co-lyricist
"Blowin' Up" (신바람) Co-composer & co-lyricist
"Running into Break Up" (이별을 만나다) Co-composer
"Whisper" (속삭임) Co-composer
2018 "Only One For Me" (너 없인 안 된다) Co-producer, co-composer & co-lyricist This is Us
"1, 2, 3" Co-composer & co-lyricist
"When It Rains" (비가내리면) Composer & lyricist "BtoB-Blue" Single
"Beautiful Pain" (아름답고도 아프구나) Co-producer, co-composer & co-lyricist HOUR MOMENT
2020 "Show Your Love" Co-producer, co-composer & co-lyricist Inside
2021 "Waiting 4 U" Co-producer, co-composer & co-lyricist 4U: Outside
2022 "Intro: The Trace" (Intro: 발자취) Producer & composer Be Together
"The Song" (노래) Co-producer, co-composer & co-lyricist
"Be Together" (우리) Co-producer, co-composer & co-lyricist
"My Way" Co-producer, co-composer & co-lyricist
"Interlude: Re" Producer & composer
"Lonely" Co-producer, co-composer & co-lyricist
"Dance With Me" () Co-producer, co-composer & co-lyricist
"Outro: Encore" Co-producer, co-composer & co-lyricist
2023 "Wind And Wish" (나의 바람) Co-producer, co-composer & co-lyricist Wind And Wish
"Day & Night" Co-producer, co-composer & co-lyricist
"Your Love" Co-producer, co-composer & co-lyricist
2024 "Please Stay" (불씨) Co-producer, co-composer & co-lyricist BECOMING PROJECT
"Be Alright" Co-producer, co-composer & co-lyricist

[42]

Solo work

Year Title Role Album
2017 "Swimming" Producer, composer, lyricist Piece of Btob Vol.4
2018 "If I Hug You" (너를 안고 있으면) Producer, composer, lyricist Hyena on the Keyboard
2019 "Say You Love Me" Producer, composer, lyricist On the Campus (So BE It) OST
2019 "Rendez-vous" Producer, composer, lyricist Rendez-vous
"Docking" Producer, composer, lyricist
"Black" Co-producer, co-composer, lyricist
"Moonlight" Co-producer, co-composer, lyricist
"Dear Love" Producer, composer, lyricist
2020 "In Your Heart" (남아있어) Producer, composer, lyricist In Your Heart
2024 "The Tides of Life" (밀물과 썰물) Producer, composer, lyricist The Young Man and the Deep Sea
"La Mar" (고독한 바다) Producer, composer, lyricist
"Deep Blue Sea" Producer, composer, lyricist
"Sunshine" Co-producer, co-composer, lyricist
"Navigate" (항해) Co-producer, co-composer, lyricist

Other artists

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Year Title Role Artist Album
2014 "From When and Until When" (with Yang Yoseob) (어디부터 어디까지; Eodibuteo Eodikkaji) Composer & co-lyricist Hyuna A Talk
2016 "Young Love" 어린애(愛)" Producer, composer & co-lyricist Sungjae & Joy 어린愛
2018 "Follow Your Dreams" (한걸음) Producer, composer & lyricist United Cube Artists ONE
2020 "Love Again" Co-producer & co-composer Seo Eunkwang FoRest: Entrance
2022 "Mirror" (거울) [43] Co-producer & co-composer Lee Su-jeong My Name
2023 "At The End of the Day" (하루 끝에) Co-producer, co-composer & co-lyricist WEi Love Pt.3: Eternally
2024 "Be My Love" Co-producer, co-composer & co-lyricist VANNER Capture The Flag
2024 "In My Heart" (담아본다) Co-composer & lyricist Mellow Kitchen Mellow Kitchen Monthly Release

[42]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2024 The Young Man and the Deep Sea Himself Documentary film, directed by Kwon Jinmo

Television series

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Year Title Role Notes
2012 I Live in Cheongdam-dong[44][unreliable source?] Invincible Cheongdam With Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Ilhoon, and C-Clown's Minwoo
2013 The Heirs Himself Cameo with BtoB, Episode 4
Monstar[45][unreliable source?] Himself With BtoB, Episodes 1, 2, 6 and 9
When a Man Falls in Love Himself Cameo with BtoB, Episode 8
2015 The Village: Achiara's Secret[46] Himself Cameo with BtoB, Episode 14
2018 Dae Jang Geum Is Watching Im Heon-sik Cameo with BtoB, Episode 16

Variety shows

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Year Title Notes
2016 Battle Trip Contestant with Yook Sungjae, Seo Eunkwang, episode 16
Immortal Songs 2 Contestant with BtoB Blue; Singing the Legend Special
2017 King of Mask Singer Contestant as "Parrot", episode 123
Knowing Brothers Guest with BtoB; episode 174
Immortal Songs 2 Contestant with BtoB Blue
2018 Immortal Songs 2 Contestant, Lunar New Year Special, episode 342[47]
Sugarman 2 Contestant; episode 13
Hyena on the Keyboard Producer, episode 4–6
Law of the Jungle in Mexico[48][unreliable source?] Cast member with Seo Eun-kwang, episode 314–320
2019 KBS Music Shuffle, The Hit Contestant with Jung Il-hoon and Eddy Kim[49]
2022 Knowing Brothers Guest with BtoB; episode 321
Begin Again Guest with Seo Eunkwang & Kwon Jinah

Narration

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Year Title Notes Ref.
2019 Listening to the Book Novel narrator; The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka. [50]

Web shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 BtoB Hyunsik's Late Night Studio Host Naver NOW [17]
Tension Host TikTok Stage On Air; with Seo Eunkwang [51]
2023 Jo Hyunah's Thursday Nights Ep.14 Guest YouTube Show; with Seo Eunkwang [52]
2024 Paul Kim's Remaining Chestnut Peeling EP.4 Guest YouTube Show [53]
Park SungJJIN S2 EP.14 Guest YouTube Show [54]
When Three Gagmen Gather Ep.28 Host YouTube Show; with Seo Eunkwang & Peniel [55]
Super Junior D&E Wanna Come Here? Ep.7 Guest YouTube Show; with Seo Eunkwang [56]
Jaejoong's Jaefriends Ep.51 Guest YouTube Show; with Lee Minhyuk [57]
Jo Seho's Night Idol Ep Ep.4 Guest YouTube Show; with BtoB

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