Lim Hyung-joo explained

Lim Hyung-joo
Birth Date:7 May 1986
Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Genre:Classical crossover, Operatic pop
Occupation:Singer
Years Active:1998–present
Label:Samsung Music,
Synnara Music,
Sony Music Entertainment,
EMI Music,
Warner Music Group,
Universal Music Group(2014-present)
Hangul:임형주
Rr:Im Hyeongju
Mr:Im Hyŏngju

Lim Hyung Joo (born 7 May 1986) FRSA[1] is a South Korean operatic pop and classical crossover singer.[2] He has sold more than 1.2 million (1,200,000) records worldwide, including over 1 million (1,000,000) in South Korea, and his total digital songs, singles and albums (including digital downloads, streaming and ringtone service) sold more than 10 million (10,000,000) units.[3]

Life and career

Lim Hyung Joo released his first solo album at the age of 12 in 1998.[4] [5] He made his debut as a popera singer at the age of 17 years in 2003.[6] On 25 February that year, at the inauguration day of the 16th president of Republic of Korea, he was the youngest person to sing the national anthem of Korea.[7] His performance had been aired abroad.[8] In addition, Lim Hyung Joo had a first solo concert abroad in June 2003, at the New York's Carnegie Hall.[9] He was the youngest Korean male vocalist to give a solo concert in that venue. The performance was very highly received.

Lim performed with the world's major venues and orchestras. He gave performances in New York's Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center, and Hollywood Bowl, Walt Disney Concert Hall & Orpheum Theatrein Los Angeles, Main Hall of Knafel Center at Harvard University in Boston, St John's Smith Square in London and Wiener Konzerthaus, Paris' Salle Gaveau, and The Cathedral of Saint-Louis des Invalides and La Madeleine in Paris, Teatro di Marcello in Rome, Universal Hall in Berlin, AmsterdamRoyal Concertgebouw, Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace in Salzburg, Studio of Radio and television broadcasting in the Czech Republic, Tokyo Suntory Hall & Tokyo International Forum Main Hall(Hall A), Izumi Hall in Osaka, Main Auditorium of China Public Diplomacy & Culture Exchange Center in Beijing, Westin Shanghai, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Taipei and others. He performed with Berliner Symphoniker, Berlin Sinfonie Orchester, Wiener Sinfonie Orchester, Czech Symphony Orchestra, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, New York Metropolitan Opera Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra, New Jersey Philharmonic Orchestra, Bavarian Chamber Orchestra, Salzburger Solisten, Vienna Soloists Ensemble, Vienna Mozart Ensemble Orchestra, American Union Chamber Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, KBS Symphony Orchestra, Korean Symphony Orchestra, Eurasian Philharmonic Orchestra, Seoul Pops Orchestra, Prime Philharmonic Orchestra and numerous groups in Taiwan and Japan.[10] [11] [12] Furthermore, he is the first Korean artist who conquered all three halls at Carnegie Hall, and the fourth youngest man ever to give a solo concert at the Opera Theater in the Seoul Arts Center. By the age of 27, he had performed at the TOP 3 classical concert halls of Korea (Concert Hall & Opera Theater of the Seoul Arts Center, Main Auditorium of the Sejong Center in Seoul, Main Hall 'Hae' of the National Theater of Korea).[13] [14]

Education

Community outreach

Lim was a spokesperson for the Seoul National University Hospital & LG Household & Health Care "beautiful face campaign", the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization "Korea In Motion" campaign, the 2009 Seoul Chungmuro International Film Festival, the Seoul honor Dr. PR committee, the Jung-gu district of Seoul, the Seoul St. Mary's Hospital of Catholic University, and of the 2011 Daegu IAAF World Championships. As of 2014, he is a spokesperson for the Korean Red Cross,[15] the Community Chest of Korea 'Fruit of Love' campaign,[16] the International Relief and Development World Vision,[17] the Korea Association YWCA, the Green Growth National Union, the UNESCO Korean National Commission's first goodwill ambassador for peace and arts,[18] the Promotional ambassador for 2015 Gwangju Summer Universiade,[19] and He is the Art-one Cultural Foundation founder.[20]

Art-one was established by Lim in January 2008 to celebrate the anniversary of his 5th world and 10th domestic debuts. He wanted to help disadvantaged, talented people by donating his proceeds.[21] [22]

In December 2010, Lim was awarded the United Nations Peace Medal for donating proceeds from a concert commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Korean War to descendants of veterans, becoming the first and youngest Korean to receive the award.[23]

Other activities

Lim was the youngest editor of the magazine Weekly Kyunghyang, and he is an interviewer for the US magazine Forbes (Korean Edition).[24] He was the youngest columnist from 2010 to 2015 in Dong-A Ilbo.[25] In addition, Lim published his first essay, "Only One", with his mother in March 2005, and the book was ranked the top bestseller in Youngpoong bookstore.[26]

Awards

In 2000
In 2001 – 2002
In 2003
In 2004
In 2005
In 2007
In 2009
In 2010
In 2011
In 2012
In 2013
In 2014
In 2015
In 2016
In 2017

Discography

Studio albums
Other studio albums (Special, Live, EP, Classical etc.)
Singles

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Popera singer Lim Hyung-joo elected fellow of British Royal Society of Arts. Korea Times. 2023-12-26. 1 January 2024. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622135134/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/12/398_365767.html. live.
  2. Web site: Lim Hyung-joo Concert 《KBS》,Retrieved 31 January 2008 . 24 November 2014 . 13 October 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141013105808/http://rki.kbs.co.kr/english/program/program_concert_detail.htm?No=1339 . live .
  3. Web site: Yoon. GiBack. Popera Emperor 'Lim Hyung Joo, cumulative album sales in its debut 15 years exceeded 1 million. Sports world. 2013-12-15. 12 December 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622135209/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/396/0000150687. live.
  4. Web site: Son. Min young. Global popera tenor Lim Hyung Joo, Japan Fuji TV special live appearances. HanKook economy. 2011-03-25. 3 November 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622135129/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/015/0002418867. live.
  5. Web site: Lee. TaeMoo. 'Read the newspaper of the year star 'popera tenor Lim Hyung Joo . 2011-09-29. Korean.
  6. Web site: Lee. yoon young. Boy tenor Lim Hyung Joo popera album release. Yonhab News. 2003-01-06. 24 November 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622135140/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/001/0000300768. live.
  7. Web site: Lee. hyun woo. Lim Hyung Joo 'Never Ending Story' World is chosen to star series protagonist.. Newsen. 2008-07-14. 24 November 2014. 22 December 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141222064041/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200807141027511001. live.
  8. Web site: Kim. young hwa. Special broadcast by three presidential inauguration broadcast. Hankook Ilbo. 2003-02-24.
  9. Web site: I'm very excited because I'll stand in the Carnegie Hall.. Hankook Ilbo. 2003-05-15.
  10. Web site: Today's Music. Naver. 24 November 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622135631/https://vibe.naver.com/today. live.
  11. Web site: Kang. min jeong. Popera tenor Lim Hyung Joo, 日 standing solo concert ... "happy and seolrenda". Hankook Ilbo. 2012-10-29.
  12. Web site: Lee. yoon me. Descended into the streets of the popular "Emperor of popera '. Herald economy. 2014-01-27. 24 November 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622135633/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/016/0000476296. live.
  13. Web site: Seo. jeong min. Seoul Arts Center Opera Theatre performances, standing alone, it's blessing.. Hankyoreh. 2012-11-14. 24 November 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622135630/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/028/0002164645?sid=103. live.
  14. Web site: Park. min kyoung. Lim Hyung Joo, world debut in the 10th anniversary concert 'Korea TOP3 Classical concert venues conquest'. World Ilbo. 2013-09-30. 24 November 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622135706/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/022/0002579251?sid=103. live.
  15. Web site: Moon. Sung Gyu. Lim Hyung Joo appointed ambassador. YonHab News. 2005-10-05. 21 December 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622135645/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/001/0001114373. live.
  16. Web site: Lim Hyung Joo's 'Fruit of Love' ambassadors. 2011-06-06. 21 December 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622135633/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/028/0002096793?sid=102. live.
  17. Web site: World popera tenor Lim Hyung Joo, commissioned by World Vision ambassador. KookMin Ilbo. 2009-12-14. 21 December 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622140137/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/005/0000390737?sid=103. live.
  18. Web site: Pop-opera singer Lim Hyung-joo named UNESCO's goodwill envoy for peace, arts. Yonhap. 2014-12-15. 19 February 2015. 19 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150219175356/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/culturesports/2014/12/15/50/0701000000AEN20141215005000315F.html. live.
  19. Web site: Paul. Osborne. Popera star appointed promotional ambassador for Gwangju 2015. insidethegames. 2014-12-11. 19 February 2015. 19 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150219172810/http://www.insidethegames.biz/universiade/summer-universiade/gwangju-2015/1024286-popera-star-appointed-promotional-ambassador-for-gwangju-2015. live.
  20. Web site: Jun. ji hyun. Lim Hyung Joo established art, physical Gifted Education Foundation. Mae Il economy. 2008-01-03. 24 November 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622140138/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/009/0000653610?sid=102. live.
  21. Web site: Park. Se youn. Popera tenor Lim Hyung Joo donated 100 million donation, donation hidden king '. Mae Il economy. 2011-05-17. 7 December 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622140142/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/009/0002467464. live.
  22. Web site: Kang. kyoung ji. Lim Hyung Joo The purpose of the Foundation, the gifted is gifted .... Newsis. 2008-01-03. 24 November 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622140140/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/003/0000712271. live.
  23. Web site: Lim Hyung-joo Becomes 1st Korean to Win UN Peace Medal 《Chosun Ilbo》, Retrieved 09 December 2010 . 28 November 2012 . 16 February 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180216204932/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/12/09/2010120900657.html . live .
  24. Web site: Lee. seung hun. Lim Hyung Joo, turned over to the interviewers through the 'Forbes'. Asia economy newspaper. 2009-06-26. 24 November 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622140158/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/277/0002182976. live.
  25. Web site: New morning, new face, new opinion.. Dong-A Ilbo. 2010-06-28. 5 December 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622140139/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/020/0002146984?sid=102. live.
  26. Web site: Jeong. SunMin. 'Cool care, indifferent love' Only One. financial news. 2005-04-06. 5 December 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622140139/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/014/0000168970?sid=103. live.
  27. Web site: Popera tenor Lim Hyung Joo "I want to dig art gifted.". Nocutnews. 2008-04-10. 7 December 2014. 22 December 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141222063931/http://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/435681. live.
  28. Web site: Kim. Nam In. Popera Tener Lim Hyung Joo. Chosun Ilbo. 2004-10-09. 2014-12-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20141220073158/http://www.chosun.com/culture/news/200410/200410090072.html. 2014-12-20. dead.
  29. Web site: Kang. eunjin. Lim Hyung Joo New York concert, Hillary Clinton attend. My Daily. 2005-06-14. 7 December 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622140640/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/117/0000013283?sid=103. live.
  30. Web site: You. Sang woo. Popera tenor Lim Hyung Joo, even classic Korean Wave. newsis. 2004-05-07. 7 December 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622140646/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/003/0000056266. live.
  31. Web site: Kenny G "Lim Hyung Joo has exact pitch.". Star news. 2005-04-11. 7 December 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622140718/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0000009038. live.
  32. Web site: Gwon. Young Cheol. Middle and high school students, "most people would like to see ...". nocutnews. 2005-04-12. 21 December 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622141233/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/079/0000033090?sid=102. live.
  33. Web site: Kang. Kyoung Ji. Popera tenor Lim Hyung Joo 'romance of autumn night'. newsis. 2007-10-08. 21 December 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622141147/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/003/0000591782. live.
  34. Web site: Lee. Ji Hyung. Lim Hyung Joo's first classic series 日 'Kōhaku Uta Gassen' appeared. MaeIl. 2005-12-04. 21 December 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622141146/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/009/0000474280?sid=102. live.
  35. Web site: Lee. Eun Jeong. Lim Hyung Joo, Korea First Nations' peace medal Award. YonHab news. 2010-12-08. 21 December 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622141246/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0004809734?sid=103. live.
  36. Web site: Sung. Ho Cheol. 15 year newspaper subscription newspaper ... Read Star Lim Hyung Joo. Chosun Ilbo. 2011-09-30. 21 December 2014. 28 December 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141228083929/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/09/30/2011093000056.html. live.
  37. Web site: Lee. Jeong Hyuk. Lim Hyung Joo, "2012 Best Music / DVD 'Classic Division 1-3 above all accounts. Sports Chosun. 2013-01-29. 21 December 2014. 1 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131101045931/http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=076&aid=0002301473. live.
  38. Web site: Kim. Seong Han. Lim Hyung Joo, the second year in a row this year's Music Classical Division 1, second sweep. Sports HanKook. 2014-01-29.
  39. Web site: Nam. Min. Lim Hyung Joo, 美 California 'the House of Representatives Award'. Herald. 2014-10-20. 21 December 2014. 22 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622141149/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/016/0000558833. live.
  40. Web site: 'Popera' singer Lim Hyung-joo to receive US presidential award. The Korea Times(Yonhap). 2015-02-17. 19 February 2015. 19 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150219174556/http://www.koreatimesus.com/popera-singer-lim-hyung-joo-to-receive-us-presidential-award/. live.
  41. Web site: The 3 Popera tenors in the world=ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1228082/. CNNiReport. 2015-03-25.
  42. Web site: The TOP 5 most influential popera singers in the world. Lim Hyung-joo Official Website. 2015-05-01. 24 May 2017. 13 January 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110113175257/http://www.hyungjoo.com/#&gid=1&pid=2/. dead.
  43. Web site: 30 under 30 asia. Forbes asia edition. 2016-02-01. 24 May 2017. 2 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190402081320/https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30-asia-2016/entertainment-sports/#75c508322109/. live.
  44. Web site: Lim Hyung-joo becomes a Grammy voter. Korea Joongang Daily. 2017-03-09. 27 August 2019. 8 March 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170308170016/http://mengnews.joins.com/view.aspx?aId=3030722. live.