Paul Kim (musician, born 1988)

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Paul Kim
김태형
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Paul Kim in 2018
Born
Kim Tae-hyeong

(1988-02-11) February 11, 1988 (age 33)
South Korea
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
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[]

Born in South Korea, Kim lived in New Zealand for five years where he attended high school there. 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]

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

Title Details Peak
chart
positions
KOR
[7]
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[]

Title Details Peak
chart
positions 		Sales
KOR
[7]
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
 — N/A
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Singles[]

Title Year Peak
chart
positions 		Sales Certifications Album
KOR
[9]
"Would You Like Some Coffee?" (커피 한 잔 할래요) 2014 — N/A N/A Non-album single
"Ex" —
"Doowap" (너란 주의보) 2016 — Song Diary
"Rain" (비) 27 Non-album single
"Dear My Love" (내 사랑) — N/A
"Her" — Her
"Meaning of Love" (사랑의 의미) —
"Wanna Love You" 2017 —[A] Non-album single
"The Road" (길) 47 The Road
"Premonition" (느낌) 2018 85 Tunnel
"Additional" 62 Non-album single
"Huega" (휴가) 60
"Me After You" (너를 만나) 1
"Traffic Light" (초록빛) 2019 4 N/A N/A
"Try" (헤어질 걸 알아) 19
"Empty" (허전해) 3 Heart, One
"Big Heart" (마음) 59 Non-album single
"But I'll Miss You" (우리 만남이) 2020 7 Heart, Two
"Quarantine" (집돌이) 163 Non-album single
"Hangover" (너도 아는) 31
"Love Letter" (사랑하는 당신께) 2021 18
"Wave" (파도) 150 Summer: re
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Collaborations[]

Title Year Peak
chart
positions 		Album
KOR
[9]
"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[]

Title Year Peak
chart
positions 		Sales Certifications Album
KOR
[9]
"Hey" (있잖아) 2017 41 N/A N/A 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 N/A N/A WHY OST
"So Long" (안녕) 2019 1
  • KCMA: Platinum (st.)[H]
 Hotel Del Luna OST
"Dream" 2020 — N/A The King: Eternal Monarch OST
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Filmography[]

Reality shows[]

Year Title Network Role Notes Ref
2019 Begin Again JTBC Cast (season 3) [19][20]
2016 Duet Song Festival MBC Contestant (Episode 5) Younha's Partner; Sang "Around Thirty (서른 즈음에)"

Web series[]

Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
English Korean
2018 Not Alright, But It's Alright 하찮아도 괜찮아 시즌 Naver TV Himself Cameo [21]

Awards and nominations[]

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.
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 [22]
2019 Best Male Solo Artist Paul Kim Won [23]
The Top Music - Daesang (Grand Prize) "Me After You" Won
Golden Disc Awards 2018 Best OST Award "Every Day, Every Moment" Won
2019 Digital Bonsang "Me After You" Won
Korea Popular Music Award 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 [24]
Best Ballad Award “Hangover” Nominated
Best R&B/Hip Hop Award “Maum, Pt. 2” Nominated

Notes[]

  1. ^ "Wanna Love You" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 91 on the Gaon Download Chart.[11]
  2. ^ "Me After You" was certified platinum for 2.5 million downloads October 10, 2019.[12]
  3. ^ "Me After You" was certified platinum for 200 million streaming in June 6, 2020[13]
  4. ^ "Thinking of You" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 87 on the Gaon Download Chart.[14]
  5. ^ "For Less Than a Month" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 87 on the Gaon Download Chart.[15]
  6. ^ "Every Day, Every Moment" was certified 2× platinum for 5 million downloads October 8, 2020.[16]
  7. ^ "Every Day, Every Moment" was certified platinum for 300 million streaming in June 11, 2020.[17]
  8. ^ "So Long" was certified platinum for 100 million streaming in February 6, 2020[18]
  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

References[]

  1. ^ "폴킴 "'나만 아는 가수'에서 발전 하는 중"". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). September 28, 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  2. ^ "폴킴(Paul Kim), 밤잠 설치는 근황 전해…너 때문에 '잠이 오질 않아'". Top Star News (in Korean). September 15, 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  3. ^ "[New Release] PAUL KIM". Korea JoongAng Daily. August 3, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  4. ^ "[New Release] PAUL KIM". Korea JoongAng Daily. January 3, 2017. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  5. ^ "[신곡배달] '가장 폴킴스럽다'…폴킴의 감성 발라드 '느낌'". Seoul Economic Daily (in Korean). January 31, 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  6. ^ [1]
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean).
  8. ^ "2019년 04월 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean).
    As lead artist: Soundtrack appearances:
  10. ^ "Gaon's Observation Notes". Gaon Music Chart. September 19, 2019. Archived from the original on September 20, 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  11. ^ "2017년 13주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  12. ^ Jump up to: a b "Gaon Certification - Downloads" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  13. ^ "Gaon Certification - Streaming". Gaon Music Chart.
  14. ^ "2016년 47주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  15. ^ "2017년 43주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  16. ^ Jump up to: a b "가온 인증(Gaon Certification) - Download". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  17. ^ "가온 인증(Gaon Certification) - Streaming". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  18. ^ "가온 인증(Gaon Certification) - Streaming". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  19. ^ "JTBC 측 "이적-태연-폴킴 '비긴어게인3' 후발팀 합류"(공식입장)" [JTBC Announces Lee Juck, Taeyeon, Paul Kim Joining Second Team in Begin Again Season 3]. Naver (in Korean). May 22, 2019. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
  20. ^ "박정현X하림X헨리X수현, '비긴어게인3'로 다시 뭉친다…7월 첫방" [Park Junh-hyun x Harim x Henry x Suhyun to Reunite for Begin Again 3]. Naver (in Korean). April 16, 2019. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
  21. ^ [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.
  22. ^ "방탄소년단, '2018 MGA'서 9관왕…"더 좋은 음악 만들란 뜻"". Yonhap News (in Korean). November 7, 2018. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  23. ^ "'2019 MGMA' 대상 주인공 폴킴, 감격 소감 '초심 잃지 않겠다'". Seoul Economic Daily (in Korean). August 3, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  24. ^ "30th Seoul Music Awards". seoulmusicawards.com. Retrieved 2020-12-17.

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