Paul Kim (musician, born 1988)

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

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

(1988-02-11) February 11, 1988
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

Early life

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

Discography

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

Extended plays
Title Album 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]
As lead artist
"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 —[upper-alpha 1] 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 1theK Originals
"But I'll Miss You" (우리 만남이) 2020 7 Heart, Two
Collaborations
"Clumsy Expectations" (서툰 기대)
with D.Story		 2015 — N/A N/A 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, Ultimadrap		 2016 —[upper-alpha 4]
"Now I Know" (사람이)
with Jung Dong-ha		 2017 — Life
"For Less Than a Month" (한 달을 못 가서)
with ALi		 —[upper-alpha 5] Expand
"Tic Tac Toe" (눈치)
with Heize and Peakboy		 2019 77 Hangout with Yoo "Yoo-plash"
"Loveship"
with Chungha		 2020 12 Non-album single
"—" 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 Should We Kiss First? OST
"Inexplicable" (사랑 알 수 없나봐) 21 N/A N/A WHY OST
"So Long" (안녕) 2019 1 Hotel Del Luna OST
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Filmography

Reality shows
Year Title Network Role Notes Ref
2019 Begin Again JTBC Cast (season 3) [19][20]

Awards and nominations

Gaon Chart Music Awards
Year Category Song Result
2019 Music Steady Seller of the Year "Me After You" Won

Genie Music Awards
Year Category Nominated work Result
2018 Best Original Soundtrack "Every Day, Every Moment" Won
2019 The Top Music (Grand Prize) "Me After You" Won
The Male Solo Artist Paul Kim Won

Golden Disc Awards
Year Category Nominated work Result
2019 Best Original Soundtrack "Every Day, Every Moment Won
2020 Digital Song Bonsang "Me After You" Won

Melon Music Awards
Year Category Nominated work Result
2018 Best Original Soundtrack "Every Day, Every Moment" Won
2019 Top 10 Artists Paul Kim Nominated
Song of the year "Traffic Light" Nominated
Best Ballad Nominated

Mnet Asian Music Awards
Year Category Nominated work Result
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
Year Category Song Result
2020 Bonsang Award Paul Kim Won

Other
Year Award Category Recipient Result
2018 Korea Popular Music Awards Best Original Soundtrack "Every Day, Every Moment" Nominated
2020 KOMCA Copyright Awards Song of the Year "Every Day, Every Moment" Won

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 200 million streaming in June 6, 2020
  3. "Me After You" was certified platinum for 2.5 million downloads October 10, 2019.
  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 platinum for 2.5 million downloads March 07, 2019.
  7. "Every Day, Every Moment" was certified platinum for 300 million streaming in June 6, 2020
  8. "So Long" was certified platinum for 100 million streaming in February 06, 2020

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.
  7. "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean).
  8. "2019년 04월 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  9. "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. "Gaon Certification - Downloads" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  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. "가온 인증(Gaon Certification) - Download". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  17. "가온 인증(Gaon Certification) - Download". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  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.
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