Lim Kim facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lim Kim
Lim Kim in 2014
Background information
Birth name	Kim Ye-rim
Born	(1994-01-21) January 21, 1994 (age 31)
Origin	South Korea
Genres	K-pop, indie pop, folk rock
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	2011 (2011)–2016 (2016) 2019 (2019)–
Labels	New Entry
Associated acts	Togeworl
Korean name
Hangul	김예림
Hanja	金藝琳
RR	Gim Yerim
MR	Kim Yerim

Lim Kim, whose birth name is Kim Ye-rim (Hangul: 김예림), is a South Korean singer. She first became known as part of the musical duo Togeworl. They competed on the popular singing show Superstar K3 and finished in third place.

In 2013, Lim Kim began her career as a solo artist. She is famous for her hit song "All Right." After a break, she returned to music in 2019 with a new style.

Life and Career

Starting with Superstar K3

Lim Kim was born in South Korea. She moved to the United States for high school and attended Leonia High School in New Jersey. In 2011, she heard that the Korean singing competition Superstar K3 was holding auditions in New York City.

She asked a fellow student, Do Dae-yoon, who was a talented guitarist, to audition with her. They formed a duo called Togeworl. They passed the audition and flew to Seoul, South Korea, to compete on the show. The famous singer-songwriter Yoon Jong-shin became their mentor. Togeworl did very well, finishing in third place.

Becoming a Solo Artist

After the show, Lim Kim and Do Dae-yoon stayed in South Korea. They signed a contract with the music label Mystic89. While Togeworl planned to release music together, Do Dae-yoon had to return to the U.S. for school. Because of this, the label decided that Lim Kim should start as a solo singer first.

Before her official solo debut, Lim Kim appeared in the TV drama Flower Band in 2012. She sang two songs for the show's soundtrack.

In June 2013, she released her first mini-album, called A Voice. The main song, "All Right," was a huge hit. It reached number two on South Korea's Gaon singles chart. She released another mini-album, Her Voice, in September, and a full album called Goodbye 20 in November.

New Music and Style

In April 2015, Lim Kim released her third mini-album, Simple Mind. One of its songs, "Awoo," was praised by critics. Spin magazine included it on its list of the 101 Best Songs of 2015. Billboard magazine also named it one of the 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2015.

Lim Kim left Mystic Entertainment in 2016 when her contract ended. She took a break from music for over three years.

She made a comeback in May 2019 with a new song called "Sal-ki," where she showed off her skills as a rapper. In October 2019, she released a new mini-album called Generasian. This album won Best Dance & Electronic Album at the 2020 Korean Music Awards.

In December 2021, Lim Kim signed with a new label, New Entry.

Music and Message

Lim Kim is known for writing lyrics that feel powerful and inspiring. Her songs often explore what it means to be a modern woman. She also tries to challenge common stereotypes about Asian women.

Main Albums and Mini-Albums

Here are some of Lim Kim's most important releases.

• A Voice (2013): Her first mini-album, featuring the hit song "All Right."
• Her Voice (2013): Her second mini-album.
• Goodbye 20 (2013): Her first full-length studio album.
• Simple Mind (2015): A mini-album that included the popular song "Awoo."
• Generasian (2019): Her comeback mini-album with a new electronic sound.

TV Appearances

Awards

See also

In Spanish: Lim Kim para niños