Paul Kim (musician, born 1988)

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

Kim Tae-hyeong (Korean: 김태형; born February 11, 1988),^[1][2] better known as Paul Kim (Korean: 폴킴) is a South Korean singer-songwriter. He debuted in 2014 and has released two extended plays^[3][4] and two full-length albums, one in two parts: The Road (2017) and Tunnel (2018),^[5] and one also in two parts: Heart, One (2019) and Heart, Two (2020).

Paul Kim
김태형
Kim in 2022
Born	Kim Tae-hyeong (1988-02-11) February 11, 1988 (age 37) South Korea
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Spouse	Unknown (m. 2024)
Musical career
Genres	K-pop Ballad
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2014–present
Labels	Neuron Music
Korean name
Hangul	김태형
RR	Gim Taehyeong
MR	Kim T'aehyŏng

Early life

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

Personal life

On April 25, 2024, Kim announced his marriage to his girlfriend after dating for nine years.^[7]

Discography

Kim performing in 2018

Studio albums

Title	Details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR [8]
The First Album Part 1: The Road	Released: September 27, 2017 Label: Neuron Music Format: CD, digital download	—	—
The First Album Part 2: Tunnel	Released: January 31, 2018 Label: Neuron Music Format: CD, digital download	46
The Second Album Part 1: Heart, One	Released: October 7, 2019 Label: Neuron Music Format: CD, digital download	36
The Second Album Part 2: Heart, Two	Released: April 22, 2020 Label: Neuron Music Format: CD, digital download	—
Sincerely Yours (10th Anniversary Edition)	Released: January 21, 2025 Label: Whyes Entertainment Format: LP, digital download	51	KOR: 1,354[9]
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Extended plays

Title	Details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR [8]
Song Diary	Released: March 25, 2016 Label: Neuron Music Format: CD, digital download	22	KOR: 1,669[10]
Her	Released: December 28, 2016 Label: Neuron Music Format: CD, digital download	—	—
Star	Released: June 14, 2022 Label: Neuron Music Format: CD, digital download	49
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Singles

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Sales	Certifications	Album
		KOR [11]
"Would You Like Some Coffee?" (커피 한 잔 할래요)	2014	—	—	—	Song Diary
"Ex"		—
"Doowap" (너란 주의보)	2016	—
"Rain" (비)		27	KOR: 2,500,000[12]
"Dear My Love" (내 사랑)		—	—
"Her"		—			Her
"Meaning of Love" (사랑의 의미)		—
"Wanna Love You"	2017	—[A]			The Road
"The Road" (길)		47
"Premonition" (느낌)	2018	85			Tunnel
"Additional"		62
"Huega" (휴가)		60
"Me After You" (너를 만나)		1	KOR: 2,500,000[14]	KCMA: Platinum (DL)[B] 2× Platinum (st.)[C]	Heart, One
"Traffic Light" (초록빛)	2019	4	—	—
"Try" (헤어질 걸 알아)		19
"Empty" (허전해)		3
"Big Heart" (마음)		59			Heart, Two
"But I'll Miss You" (우리 만남이)	2020	7
"Quarantine" (집돌이)		163
"Hangover" (너도 아는)		31
"Love Letter" (사랑하는 당신께)	2021	18
"Wave" (파도)		150			Summer: re
"After Summer" (찬란한 계절)		48			Non-album singles
"Like Yesterday" (어제처럼)	2022	14
"One More Time"		97			Star
"Sweet Lullaby" (너의 잠을 채워줄게 (자장가))		118			Non-album singles
"One at a Time" (하루에 하나)	2023	163
"Hangang" (한강에서) (featuring Big Naughty)		48
"Don't Be Mad" (화 좀 풀어봐)		118
"White" (화이트)		23
"Blooming Just for You" (꽃이 피는데 필요한 몇 가지) (with NuNew)	2024	—
"I Remember (Yours)" (난 기억해 (yours))	2025	184			Sincerely Yours
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Collaborations

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Album
		KOR [11]
"Clumsy Expectations" (서툰 기대) (with D.Story)	2015	—	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 and Ultimadrap)	2016	—[D]
"Now I Know" (사람이) (with Jung Dong-ha)	2017	—	Life
"For Less Than a Month" (한 달을 못 가서) (with ALi)		—[E]	Expand
"Tic Tac Toe" (눈치) (with Heize and Peakboy)	2019	77	Hangout with Yoo "Yoo-plash"
"Loveship" (with Chungha)	2020	12	Non-album single
"If Only" (with Joy)	2021	69	Hello
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Soundtrack appearances

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Sales	Certifications	Album
		KOR [11]
"Hey" (있잖아)	2017	41	—	—	Love Playlist 2 OST
"Goodbye Kiss" (꽃비)		—			Black Knight OST
"Every Day, Every Moment" (모든 날, 모든 순간)	2018	4	KOR: 5,000,000[18]	KCMA: 2× Platinum (DL)[F] 3× Platinum (st.)[G]	Should We Kiss First? OST
"Inexplicable" (사랑 알 수 없나봐)		21	—	—	Why OST
"So Long" (안녕)	2019	1		KCMA: Platinum (st.)[H]	Hotel Del Luna OST
"Dream"	2020	—		—	The King: Eternal Monarch OST
"Always with You" (늘 곁에서 지금처럼)	2021	—			Jirisan OST
"The Miracle" (기적 같은 너)	2022	188			Reborn Rich OST
"You Remember" (너는 기억한다)		126			The Glory OST
"Little Star"	2024	191			Little Star (The Last 10 Years) OST
"Can't Get Over You" (좋아해요)		51			Queen of Tears OST
"Always Be with You" (내가 널 지켜줄게)	2025	157			Love Scout OST
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Filmography

Television shows

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2016	Duet Song Festival	Contestant (Episode 5)	Younha's Partner; Sang "Around Thirty (서른 즈음에)"
2019	Begin Again	Cast	season 3	[21][22]
2022	Secret Man and Woman	Host		[23]
	Second World		Judge	[24][25]

Web series

Year	Title		Role	Notes	Ref.
	English	Korean
2018	Not Alright, But It's Alright	하찮아도 괜찮아 시즌	Himself	Cameo	[26]

Web shows

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2022	Gomak Boys	Cast Member	[27]

Radio shows

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2022	Dream Radio	Special DJ	from 7 February to 20 February	[28]

Theater

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2021–2022	Jack the Ripper	Jack	[29]
2022–2023	Jesus Christ Superstar	Caiaphas	[30]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, edition, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination

Award ceremony	Year	Category	Nominee(s) / Work(s)	Result	Ref.
Brand of the Year Awards	2022	Best Male Solo Artist	Paul Kim	Won	[31]
Gaon Chart Music Awards	2019	Music Steady Seller of the Year	"Me After You"	Won
	2020	Artist of the Year – Digital Music (January)	"Loveship" (with Chungha)	Nominated
Genie Music Awards	2018	Best Original Soundtrack	"Every Day, Every Moment"	Won	[32]
	2019	Best Male Solo Artist	Paul Kim	Won	[33]
		The Top Music (Daesang)	"Me After You"	Won
Golden Disc Awards	2018	Best OST Award	"Every Day, Every Moment"	Won
	2019	Digital Bonsang	"Me After You"	Won
Korean Popular Music Awards	2018	Best Original Soundtrack	"Every Day, Every Moment"	Nominated
KOMCA Awards	2020	Best Streaming Song	"Every Day, Every Moment"	Won
Korea First Brand Awards[I]	2021	Best Male Vocalist	Paul Kim	Won
Melon Music Awards	2018	Best OST Award	"Every Day, Every Moment"	Won
	2019	Top 10 Artist	Paul Kim	Nominated
		Song of the Year	"Traffic Light"	Nominated
		Best Ballad Award		Nominated
Mnet Asian Music Awards	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	2019	Bonsang Award	Paul Kim	Won
	2020	Bonsang Award	"Maum, Pt. 2"	Nominated	[34]
		Best Ballad Award	“Hangover”	Nominated
		Best R&B/Hip Hop Award	“Maum, Pt. 2”	Nominated

State honors

Name of country, year given, and name of honor

Country	Year	Honor Or Award	Ref.
South Korea[J]	2022	Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation	[38]

Notes

1. "Wanna Love You" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 91 on the Gaon Download Chart.^[13]
2. "Me After You" was certified platinum for 2.5 million downloads October 10, 2019.^[14]
3. "Me After You" was certified platinum for 200 million streaming in June 6, 2020^[15]
4. "Thinking of You" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 87 on the Gaon Download Chart.^[16]
5. "For Less Than a Month" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 87 on the Gaon Download Chart.^[17]
6. "Every Day, Every Moment" was certified 2× platinum for 5 million downloads October 8, 2020.^[18]
7. "Every Day, Every Moment" was certified platinum for 300 million streaming in June 11, 2020.^[19]
8. "So Long" was certified platinum for 100 million streaming in February 6, 2020^[20]
9. Hosted by the Korea Consumer Brand Committee and the Korea Consumer Forum, the Korea First Brand Awards bases its winners on a nationwide South Korean survey
10. Honors are given at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.^[35][36] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.^[37]