Kim Tae-hyeong (; born February 11, 1988), better known as Paul Kim () is a South Korean singer-songwriter. He debuted in 2014 and has released two extended plays and two full-length albums, one in two parts: The Road (2017) and Tunnel (2018), and one also in two parts: Heart, One (2019) and Heart, Two (2020).
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.
Personal life On April 25, 2024, Kim announced his marriage to his girlfriend after dating for nine years.
Discography
Studio albums Title Details Peakchartpositions Sales KOR
The First Album Part 1: The Road Released: September 27, 2017 Label: Neuron Music Format: CD, digital download — rowspan="4" 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
Extended plays Title Details Peakchartpositions Sales KOR Song Diary Released: March 25, 2016 Label: Neuron Music Format: CD, digital download 22 KOR: 1,669 Her Released: December 28, 2016 Label: Neuron Music Format: CD, digital download — rowspan="2" Star Released: June 14, 2022 Label: Neuron Music Format: CD, digital download 49
Singles Title Year Peakchartpositions Sales Certifications Album KORAs lead artist:
Soundtrack appearances:
"Would You Like Some Coffee?" () 2014— rowspan="3" rowspan="12" Song Diary "Ex"— "Doowap" () 2016— "Rain" ()27 KOR: 2,500,000 "Dear My Love" ()—rowspan="8" "Her"— Her "Meaning of Love" ()— "Wanna Love You" 2017 —The Road "The Road" ()47 "Premonition" () 201885Tunnel "Additional"62 "Huega" ()60 "Me After You" ()1 KOR: 2,500,000 KCMA: Platinum 2× Platinum Heart, One "Traffic Light" () 20194rowspan="19" rowspan="19" "Try" () 19 "Empty" () 3 "Big Heart" () 59Heart, Two "But I'll Miss You" () 2020 7 "Quarantine" () 163 "Hangover" () 31 "Love Letter" () 2021 18 "Wave" () 150 Summer: re "After Summer" () 48 rowspan="2" "Like Yesterday" () 2022 14 "One More Time" 97 Star "Sweet Lullaby" () 118 rowspan="6" "One at a Time" () 2023 163 "Hangang" () 48 "Don't Be Mad" () 118 "White" () 23 "Blooming Just for You" () 2024 — "I Remember (Yours)" () 2025 184 Sincerely Yours
Collaborations Title Year Peakchartpositions Album KOR "Clumsy Expectations" () 2015— rowspan="5" "Just Listening to You" ()— "Not So Hot" ()— "Can't Let Go" ()— "Thinking of You" () 2016 — "Now I Know" ()2017— Life "For Less Than a Month" () — Expand "Tic Tac Toe" () 2019 77 Hangout with Yoo "Yoo-plash" "Loveship" 2020 12 "If Only" 2021 69 Hello "Question Marks" 2026 Love Catcher
Soundtrack appearances Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Certifications Album KOR "Hey" () 201741 rowspan="2" rowspan="2" Love Playlist 2 OST "Goodbye Kiss" ()— Black Knight OST "Every Day, Every Moment" () 20184KOR: 5,000,000 KCMA: 2× Platinum 3× Platinum Should We Kiss First? OST "Inexplicable" ()21 rowspan="9" Why OST "So Long" () 2019 1 KCMA: Platinum Hotel Del Luna OST "Dream"2020 — rowspan="7" The King: Eternal Monarch OST "Always with You" ()2021 —Jirisan OST "The Miracle" () 2022 188Reborn Rich OST "You Remember" () 126The Glory OST "Little Star" 2024 191 Little Star (The Last 10 Years) OST "Can't Get Over You" () 51 Queen of Tears OST "Always Be with You" () 2025 157 Love Scout OST
Filmography Television shows Year Title Role Notes 2016 Duet Song FestivalContestant (Episode 5)Younha's Partner; Sang "Around Thirty (서른 즈음에)" 2019 Begin Again Cast season 3 2022 Secret Man and WomanHost Second WorldJudge 2026 Veiled Cup Judge
Web series Year Title Role Notes English Korean 2018 Not Alright, But It's Alright 하찮아도 괜찮아 시즌 Himself Cameo
Web shows Year Title Role 2022 Gomak Boys Cast Member
Radio shows Year Title Role Notes 2022Dream RadioSpecial DJfrom 7 February to 20 February
Theater YearTitle Role 2021–2022 Jack the Ripper Jack 2022–2023 Jesus Christ Superstar Caiaphas
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 Brand of the Year Awards 2022 Best Male Solo Artist Paul Kim Gaon Chart Music Awards 2019 Music Steady Seller of the Year"Me After You" 2020 Artist of the Year – Digital Music (January) "Loveship" (with Chungha) Genie Music Awards 2018 Best Original Soundtrack "Every Day, Every Moment"2019Best Male Solo ArtistPaul KimThe Top Music (Daesang) "Me After You"Golden Disc Awards 2018Best OST Award"Every Day, Every Moment"2019Digital Bonsang"Me After You" Korean Popular Music Awards 2018Best Original Soundtrack"Every Day, Every Moment" KOMCA Awards2020Best Streaming Song"Every Day, Every Moment" Korea First Brand Awards 2021Best Male VocalistPaul KimMelon Music Awards2018Best OST Award"Every Day, Every Moment"2019Top 10 ArtistPaul KimSong of the Year"Traffic Light" Best Ballad AwardMnet Asian Music Awards2018Best Original Soundtrack"Every Day, Every Moment"2019Best Male ArtistPaul KimArtist of the YearWorldwide Fans’ Choice Top 10Song of the Year"So Long"Best Original SoundtrackSeoul Music Awards2019Bonsang AwardPaul Kim2020Bonsang Award"Maum, Pt. 2"Best Ballad Award“Hangover”Best R&B/Hip Hop Award“Maum, Pt. 2”
State honors + Name of country, year given, and name of honor Country Year Honor Or Award South Korea 2022 Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation
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