Yim Jae-beom

South Korean rock ballad singer (born 1962) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Yim Jae-beom (Korean: 임재범; also spelled Yim Jae-bum; born October 14, 1962)[1][2] is a former South Korean rock ballad singer who is widely regarded as one of South Korea's best vocalists.[3][4] He debuted in 1986 as the vocalist for the heavy metal band Sinawe. After recording with other bands, including Asiana and Rock in Korea, Yim released his first solo album in 1991.[5] On January 4, 2026, it was announced Yim Jae-beom would be retiring after his final concert on February 28, and the release of his eighth full album.[6][7]

Born (1962-10-14) October 14, 1962 (age 63)
Seoul, South Korea
Genres
OccupationSinger
Years active1986–2026
Quick facts Born, Genres ...
Yim Jae-beom
Born (1962-10-14) October 14, 1962 (age 63)
Seoul, South Korea
Genres
OccupationSinger
Years active1986–2026
Formerly of
Korean name
Hangul
임재범
Hanja
任宰範
RRIm Jaebeom
MRIm Chaebŏm
Close

Career

In 2011, Yim joined the cast of I Am a Singer (나는 가수다) where he placed first two times. On May 23, 2011, I Am a Singer announced that Yim would be taking a temporary leave from the show.[8]

He released a new solo album, "Day by Day" (날이 갈수록) which reached No.2 on Hanteo Daily Charts on September 19.

He also took part in the OST of the successful Korean drama City Hunter with the song "Love" (사랑; Sarang).[9]

In 2013, Yim released a duet with South Korean singer, Ali, titled "I Love You".[10]

Personal life

Yim was married to musical actress Song Nam-yeong from 2001 until her death from cancer in 2017.[11] The couple has one daughter named Ji-soo.[12]

Discography

Studio albums

More information Title, Album details ...
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
RIAK
[13]		 KOR
Circle
[14][a]
On The Turning Away
  • Released: October 1, 1991
  • Label: Shinsegye Sound
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 No data —
  • KOR: 600,000[5]
The Flight (비상)
  • Released: July 1, 1997
  • Label: DMR
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 —
Confession (고해)
  • Released: September 1, 1998
  • Label: DMR
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 29 —
Story of Two Years
  • Released: May 16, 2000
  • Label: Warner Music Korea
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 9 —
Coexistence (공존)
  • Released: October 12, 2004
  • Label: EMI
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 7 —
To...
  • Released: July 11, 2012
  • Label: Yedang Entertainment
  • Formats: LP, CD, digital download
 No data 9
Seven,
  • Released: October 22, 2022
  • Label: Blueseed Company
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 97
Close

Live albums

More information Title, Album details ...
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
RIAK
[13]		 KOR
Circle
[14][a]
Live & Life
  • Released: January 1, 2006
  • Label: Iset Communications
  • Formats: CD
 25 —
Geotdabomyeon (걷다보면)
  • Released: December 2, 2013
  • Label: C&T Company
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 No data 16
Close

Remake albums

More information Title, Album details ...
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Circle
[14]
Free (풀이)
  • Released: December 8, 2011
  • Label: Kakao Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 3
After the Sunset: White Night
  • Released: November 27, 2015
  • Label: Windmill Media
  • Formats: LP, CD, digital download
 14
Close

Filmography

Television shows

More information Year, Title ...
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 Begin Again - Intermission Cast member spin-off [24]
Sing Again Judge Season 3 [25]
Close

Web shows

More information Year, Title ...
Year Title Role Ref.
2022 Take 1 Participant [26][27]
Close

Awards and nominations

More information Year, Award ...
Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards Best OST "Love" (City Hunter) Nominated [28]
Close

Notes

  1. [a]
    The Circle Chart, formerly known as the Gaon Chart, was established in 2010.

References

External links

Related Articles

Wikiwand AI