Yim Jae-beom

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In this Korean name, the family name is Yim.

Yim Jae-beom (Korean: 임재범; Hanja: 任宰範; also spelled Yim Jae-bum; born October 14, 1962)^[1][2] is a 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]

Yim Jae-beom
Born	(1962-10-14) October 14, 1962 (age 62) Seoul, South Korea
Genres	Rock
Occupation	Singer
Years active	1986–present
Formerly of	Sinawe Asiana Rock in Korea
Korean name
Hangul	임재범
Hanja	任宰範
Revised Romanization	Im Jae-beom
McCune–Reischauer	Im Chaepŏm

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.^[6]

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).^[7]

In 2013, Yim released a duet with South Korean singer, Ali, titled "I Love You".^[8]

Personal life

Yim was married to musical actress Song Nam-yeong from 2001 until her death from cancer in 2017.^[9] The couple has one daughter named Ji-soo.^[10]

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR [11][12]
On The Turning Away	Released: October 1, 1991 Label: Shinsegye Sound Formats: CD, cassette	No data	KOR: 600,000+[5]
Desire to Fly	Released: July 1, 1997 Label: DMR Formats: CD, cassette		No data
Return to the Rock	Released: September 1, 1998 Label: DMR Formats: CD, cassette	29	KOR: 13,629+[13]
Story of Two Years	Released: May 16, 2000 Label: Warner Music Korea Formats: CD, cassette	9	KOR: 286,721+[14]
Coexistence (공존)	Released: October 12, 2004 Label: EMI Formats: CD, cassette	7	KOR: 41,761+[15]
To...	Released: July 11, 2012 Label: Yedang Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download	9	KOR: 4,604+[16]
After the Sunset: White Night	Released: November 27, 2015 Label: Windmill Media Formats: CD, digital download	14	KOR: 4,939+[17]

Filmography

Television shows

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2023	Begin Again - Intermission	Cast member	spin-off	[18]
	Sing Again	Judge	Season 3	[19]

Web shows

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2022	Take 1	Participant	[20][21]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Work	Result	Ref.
2011	Mnet Asian Music Awards	Best OST	"Love" (City Hunter)	Nominated	[22]