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Paul Kim (musician, born 1988)

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Paul Kim
김태형
Kim in 2022
Born
Kim Tae-hyeong

(1988-02-11) February 11, 1988 (age 36)
South Korea
OccupationSinger-songwriter
SpouseUnknown (m. 2024)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2014–present
LabelsNeuron Music
Korean name
Hangul
김태형
Revised RomanizationGim Tae-hyeong
McCune–ReischauerKim T'aehyŏng

Kim Tae-hyeong (Korean: 김태형; born February 11, 1988),[1][2] better known as Paul Kim (Korean: 폴킴) is a South Korean singer-songwriter. He debuted in 2014 and has released two extended plays[3][4] and two full-length albums, one in two parts: The Road (2017) and Tunnel (2018),[5] and one also in two parts: Heart, One (2019) and Heart, Two (2020).

Early life

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Born in South Korea, Kim lived in New Zealand for five years where he attended high school. He then went to an international school for his university education in Japan. Afterwards, he returned to South Korea to start his music career.[6]

Personal life

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On April 25, 2024, Kim announced his marriage to his girlfriend after dating for nine years.[7]

Discography

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Kim performing in 2018

Studio albums

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Title Details Peak
chart
positions
KOR
[8]
The First Album Part 1: The Road
  • Released: September 27, 2017
  • Label: Neuron Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
 —
The First Album Part 2: Tunnel
  • Released: January 31, 2018
  • Label: Neuron Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
 46
The Second Album Part 1: Heart, One
  • Released: October 7, 2019
  • Label: Neuron Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
 36
The Second Album Part 2: Heart, Two
  • Released: April 22, 2020
  • Label: Neuron Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
 —
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Extended plays

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Title Details Peak
chart
positions 		Sales
KOR
[8]
Song Diary
  • Released: March 25, 2016
  • Label: Neuron Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
 22
Her
  • Released: December 28, 2016
  • Label: Neuron Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
 — —
Star
  • Released: June 14, 2022
  • Label: Neuron Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
 49
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Singles

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Title Year Peak
chart
positions 		Sales Certifications Album
KOR
[10]
"Would You Like Some Coffee?" (커피 한 잔 할래요) 2014 — — — Song Diary
"Ex" —
"Doowap" (너란 주의보) 2016 —
"Rain" (비) 27
"Dear My Love" (내 사랑) — —
"Her" — Her
"Meaning of Love" (사랑의 의미) —
"Wanna Love You" 2017 —[A] The Road
"The Road" (길) 47
"Premonition" (느낌) 2018 85 Tunnel
"Additional" 62
"Huega" (휴가) 60
"Me After You" (너를 만나) 1 Heart, One
"Traffic Light" (초록빛) 2019 4 — —
"Try" (헤어질 걸 알아) 19
"Empty" (허전해) 3
"Big Heart" (마음) 59 Heart, Two
"But I'll Miss You" (우리 만남이) 2020 7
"Quarantine" (집돌이) 163
"Hangover" (너도 아는) 31
"Love Letter" (사랑하는 당신께) 2021 18
"Wave" (파도) 150 Summer: re
"After Summer" (찬란한 계절) 48 Non-album singles
"Like Yesterday" (어제처럼) 2022 14
"One More Time" 97 Star
"Sweet Lullaby" (너의 잠을 채워줄게 (자장가)) 118 Non-album singles
"One at a Time" (하루에 하나) 2023 163
"Hangang" (한강에서)
(featuring Big Naughty) 		48
"Don't Be Mad" (화 좀 풀어봐) 118
"White" (화이트) 23
"Blooming Just for You" (꽃이 피는데 필요한 몇 가지)
(with NuNew) 		2024 —
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Collaborations

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Title Year Peak
chart
positions 		Album
KOR
[10]
"Clumsy Expectations" (서툰 기대)
(with D.Story) 		2015 — Non-album single
"Just Listening to You" (널 듣고만 있어)
(with 1sagain) 		—
"Not So Hot" (뜨겁지가 않아)
(with Bill Stax) 		—
"Can't Let Go" (미뤄)
(with Sleeq) 		—
"Thinking of You" (널 떠올리는게)
(with Sool J and Ultimadrap) 		2016 —[D]
"Now I Know" (사람이)
(with Jung Dong-ha) 		2017 — Life
"For Less Than a Month" (한 달을 못 가서)
(with ALi) 		—[E] Expand
"Tic Tac Toe" (눈치)
(with Heize and Peakboy) 		2019 77 Hangout with Yoo "Yoo-plash"
"Loveship"
(with Chungha) 		2020 12 Non-album single
"If Only"
(with Joy) 		2021 69 Hello
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Soundtrack appearances

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Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Certifications Album
KOR
[10]
"Hey" (있잖아) 2017 41 — — Love Playlist 2 OST
"Goodbye Kiss" (꽃비) — Black Knight OST
"Every Day, Every Moment" (모든 날, 모든 순간) 2018 4
  • KCMA:
    • 2× Platinum (DL)[F]
    • 3× Platinum (st.)[G]
 Should We Kiss First? OST
"Inexplicable" (사랑 알 수 없나봐) 21 — — Why OST
"So Long" (안녕) 2019 1
  • KCMA: Platinum (st.)[H]
 Hotel Del Luna OST
"Dream" 2020 — — The King: Eternal Monarch OST
"Always with You" (늘 곁에서 지금처럼) 2021 — Jirisan OST
"The Miracle" (기적 같은 너) 2022 188 Reborn Rich OST
"You Remember" (너는 기억한다) 126 The Glory OST
"Little Star" 2024 191 Little Star (The Last 10 Years) OST
"Can't Get Over You" (좋아해요) 51 Queen of Tears OST
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Filmography

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Television shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Duet Song Festival Contestant (Episode 5) Younha's Partner; Sang "Around Thirty (서른 즈음에)"
2019 Begin Again Cast season 3 [20][21]
2022 Secret Man and Woman Host [22]
Second World Judge [23][24]

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
English Korean
2018 Not Alright, But It's Alright 하찮아도 괜찮아 시즌 Himself Cameo [25]

Web shows

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Year Title Role Ref.
2022 Gomak Boys Cast Member [26]

Radio shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Dream Radio Special DJ from 7 February to 20 February [27]

Theater

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Year Title Role Ref.
2021–2022 Jack the Ripper Jack [28]
2022–2023 Jesus Christ Superstar Caiaphas [29]

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, edition, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s) / Work(s) Result Ref.
Brand of the Year Awards 2022 Best Male Solo Artist Paul Kim Won [30]
Gaon Chart Music Awards 2019 Music Steady Seller of the Year "Me After You" Won
2020 Artist of the Year – Digital Music (January) "Loveship" (with Chungha) Nominated
Genie Music Awards 2018 Best Original Soundtrack "Every Day, Every Moment" Won [31]
2019 Best Male Solo Artist Paul Kim Won [32]
The Top Music (Daesang) "Me After You" Won
Golden Disc Awards 2018 Best OST Award "Every Day, Every Moment" Won
2019 Digital Bonsang "Me After You" Won
Korean Popular Music Awards 2018 Best Original Soundtrack "Every Day, Every Moment" Nominated
KOMCA Awards 2020 Best Streaming Song "Every Day, Every Moment" Won
Korea First Brand Awards[I] 2021 Best Male Vocalist Paul Kim Won
Melon Music Awards 2018 Best OST Award "Every Day, Every Moment" Won
2019 Top 10 Artist Paul Kim Nominated
Song of the Year "Traffic Light" Nominated
Best Ballad Award Nominated
Mnet Asian Music Awards 2018 Best Original Soundtrack "Every Day, Every Moment" Nominated
2019 Best Male Artist Paul Kim Nominated
Artist of the Year Nominated
Worldwide Fans’ Choice Top 10 Nominated
Song of the Year "So Long" Nominated
Best Original Soundtrack Nominated
Seoul Music Awards 2019 Bonsang Award Paul Kim Won
2020 Bonsang Award "Maum, Pt. 2" Nominated [33]
Best Ballad Award “Hangover” Nominated
Best R&B/Hip Hop Award “Maum, Pt. 2” Nominated

State honors

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Name of country, year given, and name of honor
Country Year Honor Or Award Ref.
South Korea[J] 2022 Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation [37]

Notes

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  1. ^ "Wanna Love You" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 91 on the Gaon Download Chart.[12]
  2. ^ "Me After You" was certified platinum for 2.5 million downloads October 10, 2019.[13]
  3. ^ "Me After You" was certified platinum for 200 million streaming in June 6, 2020[14]
  4. ^ "Thinking of You" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 87 on the Gaon Download Chart.[15]
  5. ^ "For Less Than a Month" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 87 on the Gaon Download Chart.[16]
  6. ^ "Every Day, Every Moment" was certified 2× platinum for 5 million downloads October 8, 2020.[17]
  7. ^ "Every Day, Every Moment" was certified platinum for 300 million streaming in June 11, 2020.[18]
  8. ^ "So Long" was certified platinum for 100 million streaming in February 6, 2020[19]
  9. ^ Hosted by the Korea Consumer Brand Committee and the Korea Consumer Forum, the Korea First Brand Awards bases its winners on a nationwide South Korean survey
  10. ^ Honors are given at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[34][35] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.[36]

References

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  25. ^ [하찮아도 괜찮아 시즌1] - EP.10 하찮아도 괜찮아 [Not All Right, But It's Alright | Not Alright But It's Alright | - EP.10]. Playlist Global. September 6, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2021 – via YouTube.
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