Yim Jae-beom (; also spelled Yim Jae-bum; born October 14, 1962) is a South Korean retired singer who is widely regarded as one of South Korea's best vocalists.
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. On January 4, 2026, it was announced Yim Jae-beom would be retiring after his final concert on May 20, and the release of his eighth full album.
Career In 2011, Yim joined the cast of I Am a Singer () 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.
He released a new solo album, "Day by Day" () 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" ().
In 2013, Yim released a duet with South Korean singer, Ali, titled "I Love You".
Personal life Yim was married to musical actress Song Nam-yeong from 2001 until her death from cancer in 2017. The couple has one daughter named Ji-soo.
Discography Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales KORRIAKRecording Industry Association of Korea monthly chart positions:
Confession: Story of Two Years: Coexistence: Live & Life: KORCircleCircle (formerly Gaon) Album Chart positions:
Free: To...: Geotdabomyeon: After the Sunset: White Night: Seven: On The Turning Away Released: October 1, 1991 Label: Shinsegye Sound Formats: CD, cassette rowspan="2" — KOR: 600,000The Flight (비상) Released: July 1, 1997 Label: DMR Formats: CD, cassette —Confession (고해) Released: September 1, 1998 Label: DMR Formats: CD, cassette 29 — KOR: 13,629Story of Two Years Released: May 16, 2000 Label: Warner Music Korea Formats: CD, cassette 9 — KOR: 286,721Coexistence (공존) Released: October 12, 2004 Label: EMI Formats: CD, cassette 7 — KOR: 41,761To... Released: July 11, 2012 Label: Yedang Entertainment Formats: LP, CD, digital download rowspan="2" 9 KOR: 5,281Cumulative sales of To...:
Seven, Released: October 22, 2022 Label: Blueseed Company Formats: CD, digital download 97 KOR: 623
Live albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales KORRIAK KORCircleLive & Life Released: January 1, 2006 Label: Iset Communications Formats: CD 25 — KOR: 3,766 Geotdabomyeon (걷다보면) Released: December 2, 2013 Label: C&T Company Formats: CD, digital download 16 KOR: 1,639
Remake albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales KORCircleFree (풀이) Released: December 8, 2011 Label: Kakao Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download 3 KOR: 9,569Cumulative sales of Free:
After the Sunset: White Night Released: November 27, 2015 Label: Windmill Media Formats: LP, CD, digital download 14 KOR: 6,677Cumulative sales of After the Sunset: White Night:
Filmography Television shows Year Title Role Notes 2023 Begin Again - Intermission Cast member spin-off Sing Again Judge Season 3
Web shows Year Title Role 2022 Take 1 Participant
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref. 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards Best OST "Love" (City Hunter) "2011Mnet Asian Music Awards part 1" . MAMA. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
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