Johnny Yim
Hong Kong pianist, composer, arranger and producer (born 1977)
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Johnny Yim Lai-hang[A] (born 12 August 1977) is a Hong Kong pianist, composer, arranger, and producer.
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- Pianist
- composer
- arranger
- producer
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| Pronunciation | Yim Lai-hang | ||||||||||
| Born | 12 August 1977 | ||||||||||
| Alma mater | York University | ||||||||||
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| Years active | 2004 - present | ||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 嚴勵行 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 严励行 | ||||||||||
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| Website | Official Website | ||||||||||
Life and career
Yim was born in Hong Kong, coming from a family with a musical background, with one parent a musician and the other a dance choreographer. He has a sister named Alice.[1] Yim's journey in music began at the age of six when he started learning the piano. While growing up in Canada, he pursued a major in Mathematics at York University and didn't consider a formal music degree due to concerns about making a living. However, his passion for music remained strong, leading him to embark on a self-study path.[2] Upon returning to Hong Kong, Yim achieved his first milestone by winning the 16th C.A.S.H. Songwriting Quest in 2004, which served as a catalyst for his music career. Since then, Yim has worked with numerous artists, including Alan Tam, Hins Cheung, Gigi Leung, Hacken Lee, AGA, Joyce Cheng, Alfred Hui.[3][4] In 2017, Yim founded the Gsus Music Ministry, an initiative dedicated to promoting Cantonese Christian music.[5]
In 2021, Yim took on the role of music director for TVB's singing competition Stars Academy (2021–2022).[6][7] Throughout his career, he has crafted over hundreds of arranged pieces, earning him the moniker of "Arrangement Knight" (編曲俠).[4]
Representative works
* Song titles are loosely translated into English for better readability. Official Chinese song titles are indicated in parentheses.
- Raymond Lam – "If the Time Comes" (如果時間來到) – 2009[8]
- G.E.M – "Sleeping Beauty" (睡公主) – 2009[9]
- Hins Cheung – "P.S. I Love You" – 2011[10]
- Alfred Hui – "Youth Anthem" (青春頌) – 2012[11]
- Jinny Ng – "Love is Not Easy" (越難越愛) – 2014[12]
- Hins Cheung – "Forever Young" (青春常駐) – 2014[13]
- Hana Kuk – "Forget Myself" (忘記我自己) – 2017[14]
- AGA – "Tonight" – 2019[15]
- Hubert Wu – "Mortals Don't Know About Love" (凡人不懂愛) – 2020[16]
- Forever Young at Heart OST – 2022[17]
- Hins Cheung – "Imaginary Fairground" (隱形遊樂場) – 2023[18]
- AYO Alumni Taiwan - "Hand In Hand" (手牽手) – 2024
Filmography
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2021 | Stars Academy | Himself | Music director | [6] |
| Forever Young at Heart | Cameo | [19] | ||
| 2022 | Stars Academy 2 | Music director | [7] |
Awards and nominations
- Only major music awards are included per List of Hong Kong music awards. Most music nominations are excluded due to the lack of reliable sources.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
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| 2009 | Jade Solid Gold Awards | Best Arranger | "If Times Comes" (如果時間來到) (sung by Raymond Lam) | Won | [20] |
| 2012 | Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Award | Top Ten Songs (as a composer) | "P.S. I Love You" (sung by Hins Cheung) | Won | [21] |
| Jade Solid Gold Awards | Best Producer | "Vaccination" (預防針 (sung by Linda Chung) | Won | [22] | |
| 2014 | Ultimate Song Chart Awards | Best Arranger | Himself | Won | [23] |
| 2015 | Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Award | Top Ten Songs (as a composer) | "Forever Young" (青春常駐) (sung by Hins Cheung) | Won | [24] |
| 2023 | Metro Radio Music Awards | Top Streaming Song (as a composer) | "Imaginary Fairground" (隱形遊樂場) (sung by Hins Cheung) | Won | [25] |
