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Lim Jeong-hee

Lim Jeong-hee (Korean: 임정희; born May 17, 1981, in Seoul, South Korea), also known as J-Lim, is a South Korean singer who debuted in 2005 under JYP Entertainment. One of her notable performances in 2005 was the 5th Pattaya Music Festival in Thailand, which helped promote and expose her to the foreign music industry. She was signed under Big Hit Music in 2012 and left the company in 2015,[1] going on to join her current agency, Oscar ENT.[2]

Biography

Lim Jeong-hee grew up in a musical environment; her father was an ardent fan of pop music and a collector of music LPs. She was educated in classical music in her childhood and learnt to play the piano. Despite this, as she grew up, she gained more interest in pop music rather than the classical music she had studied.

When she was in high school Lim participated in a song contest for teens held by Seoul City and won the grand prize. The experience of competing in the song contest and winning the top prize led Lim to enter college to study popular music.[3]

Career

She signed with JYP Entertainment. However, Lim was more famous on the street music scene than on television or the radio. Even before she had her official debut, Lim held countless street performances on her own which led to the creation of her multiple fan clubs.[4]

Lim debuted in 2005 with her first album Music is My Life. Through her street performances, Lim said that she has learned so much about music and found an increased love and passion towards music, and that she will continue to hold street performances not only in Seoul but also all around the country.[citation needed]

Her third album, "Before I Go, J-Lim", made headlines for featuring Big Boi from Outkast who also appeared in the music video. On May 8, 2011, she released a music video featuring G.NA, Hyuna and comedian Park Hwi Soon called "Golden Lady".[5] On May 12, 2011, she made her comeback performance on M Countdown with her single 'Golden Lady'[6] On July 2, 2011, she announced that she has been cast as the female lead for the musical "Temptation of Wolves" and will be tackling the challenge of her first musical. From July 12 to October 3, Lim Jeong Hee performed as ‘Jung Hankyung‘, a charming girl who's caught between two different guys for her love.[7] On November 20, 2011, she announced that she will be Brian McKnight's duet partner for his twelfth album JUST ME. She stated, "It's a huge honor to be standing on the same stage as world-renowned R&B legend, Brian McKnight".[8][9] In 2011, she also appeared on tvN's survival program Opera Star 2011, where she made it to the semi-finals.[10]

Personal life

On October 3, 2023, Lim married ballet dancer Kim Hee-hyun, a former soloist at the Korea National Ballet, in Seoul after dating for a year.[11]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Soundtrack appearances

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^ "KPOP NEWS – Big Hit Reveals Lim Jeong Hee's Contract Ended in May | Mwave". mwave.interest.me. Archived from the original on December 30, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  2. ^ "[단독]'가요계 디바' 임정희, 바비킴 소속사와 전속 계약. 가수 인생의 2막 연다! : 스포츠조선". sports.chosun.com. October 8, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  3. ^ "Lim Jeong-hee". world.kbs.co.kr. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  4. ^ "Lim Jeong-hee". world.kbs.co.kr. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  5. ^ "Lim Jeong Hee releases "Golden Lady" MV".
  6. ^ "Lim Jeong Hee has a 'Golden Lady' M! Countdown comeback".
  7. ^ "Lim Jeong Hee cast for musical "Temptation of Wolves"".
  8. ^ "Singer Lim Jeong Hee to perform with Brian McKnight".
  9. ^ "Kpop Obsessions". May 10, 2011.
  10. ^ "'오스타' 테이-JK김동욱 최종결승··문희옥-임정희 탈락". 아시아경제 (in Korean). May 1, 2011. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  11. ^ Yoon, Seong-yeol (October 3, 2023). "[단독]임정희♥김희현, 테이·별·박기영 ★들 축가 속 행복한 웨딩마치" [[Exclusive] Lim Jeong-hee ♥ Kim Hee-hyun, Tei, Byul, Park Ki-young ★ Happy wedding ceremony amidst congratulatory songs] (in Korean). StarNews. Retrieved October 3, 2023 – via Naver.
  12. ^ "K-Pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on April 18, 2018. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
    • "Music is My Life charting". Archived from the original on January 15, 2006. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
    • "Thanks charting". Archived from the original on December 19, 2008. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
    • "Before I Go J-Lim charting". Archived from the original on February 15, 2009. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  13. ^ "September 2005 K-Pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on May 18, 2009. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  14. ^ "2006 K-Pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on February 1, 2009. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  15. ^ "December 2007 K-Pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on January 30, 2009. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  16. ^ "Gaon Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
    • "It Can't Be Real charting".
    • "Golden Lady charting".
  17. ^ "May 2011 Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  18. ^ Gaon Digital Chart positions for singles:
    • "Tears That Didn't Fall": "2012년 9주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "On The Way To Break Up With You": "2010년 40주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "It Can't Be Real": "2010년 42주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "Himawari": "2011년 13주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "Golden Lady": "2011년 22주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "Luv Is": "2013년 33주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "Feel So Good": "2013년 46주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "Crazy": "2016년 10주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    Gaon Digital Chart positions for collaborations:
    • "Beautiful You": "2010년 51주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "It's Been A Long Time": "2013년 12주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "Like A Movie": "2013년 50주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "Perfect Christmas": "2013년 52주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "There Is No Love": "2014년 14주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  19. ^ "2012년 03월 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  20. ^ a b "2010년 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 18, 2013. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  21. ^ "2011년 03월 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  22. ^ "2011년 Download Chart, Domestic, Page 2". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 10, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  23. ^ Cumulative sales of "Luv Is":
    • "2013년 08월 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "2013년 09월 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  24. ^ "2013년 11월 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  25. ^ "2016년 10주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  26. ^ Gaon Digital Chart positions for soundtrack appearances:
    • "I Can't Love You": "2010년 50주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "If You Turn Back Time": "2011년 15주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "Filament": "2012년 02주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "Don't Love Me": "2012년 40주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "Poison Love": "2013년 30주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "I'll Be There": "2013년 48주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "Scent of a Flower": "2014년 7주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
    • "It Hurts, It Hurts": "2015년 17주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  27. ^ Jang Woo-young (September 17, 2023). "임정희, 유이 지원사격…'효심이네 각자도생' OST 첫 주자" [Lim Jeong-hee, Yui supporting fire... The first performer of the ‘Hyosim, Each Life’ OST]. Osen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  28. ^ "SG워너비 골든디스크상 대상 차지". Yonhap News (in Korean). December 8, 2005. Retrieved May 18, 2022 – via Naver News.
  29. ^ "동방신기 '2005 Mnet KM 뮤직비디오 페스티벌' 제패". Herald Pop (in Korean). November 28, 2005. Retrieved May 18, 2022 – via Naver News.
  30. ^ "플라이투더스카이, MKMF 'R&B부문 최우수상' 수상". Star News (in Korean). November 25, 2006. Retrieved May 18, 2022.