Tim (singer)


Tim Hwang, best known by the mononym Tim, is a Korean-American singer based in South Korea. He is referred to as South Korea's "ballad prince." He debuted in 2003 with the album, First Tim, which included the hit ballad, "I Love You."

Life and career

Early life and works

Tim was born in Philadelphia and raised just west of the city in Upper Darby to a Christian family with his father as a pastor for a local church, and has four brothers. He was exposed to a musical environment early on as a child. At his father's church, he naturally learned to play various instruments like the saxophone and piano. Throughout his childhood, Tim pursued musical activities in both schools and churches, as a member of the church choir and a saxophonist in the school jazz band. However, until he was picked up by an entertainment agency, he had never thought of becoming a professional singer. During his high school career, Tim also modeled and acted.
Prior to his singing debut, however, Tim was in charge of an MTV Korea program called "Tim's World" which showed documentaries on the path and struggles of new singers like himself.

Debut

The story told as by Tim has it that at the age of 20, Tim was approached by a Korean pop music producer. After listening to a tape, it was requested that Tim fly to Korea for a full audition to make a debut as a pop singer in Korea. Though he and his family had a very conservative background, Tim decided to fly to Seoul alone for the first time, give up his life as a college student and try his hand at becoming a Korean pop singer. Having never had visited Korea until he graduated high school, Tim spent the first two years in Korea focusing on learning the Korean language and preparing for his debut as a singer. While training for his debut album, Tim was very fortunate to have met Yoon Sang, one of the top songwriters in Korea and also a great senior and mentor as a singer. Yoon Sang wrote "사랑합니다," a soft ballad that matches Tim's voice and image perfectly. Tim was supported by Yoon Sang in creating his musical style, and his debut album received great response. Tim began gaining great recognition in the local pop music market when senior ballad singers like Shin Seung Hun commented favorably on Tim's music. His second album Second Breath was able to mirror the success of his first album with the hits "Gomawottago... " and "Iyagi."
He has since appeared on a number of Korean variety shows such as Love Letter, Strong Heart, X-Man, Star Golden Bell, and Heroine 6.
TV Series: "SARANGHAE, I LOVE YOU" with Revalina S. Temat

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Contributed singles and songs

As featured artist

Music videos

Single
YearPublisherSong TitleRemarks
2016GENIE MUSIC그려본다
2016GENIE MUSIC기대도 돼
2016GENIE MUSICWhistle
2017GENIE MUSICBeautiful
2019--밤 끝
2019Muzic lab한걸음 두걸음Project 10

Soundtracks appearance / OST
YearNetworkFilm/TV TitleSong Title
2011SBS49일안 되니
2016JTBCFantastic 썸데이
2017Donuts CultureJust for you Quiet Moments
STRANGERS
2018KBS2Matrimonial Chaos숨바꼭질
2020KBS2Soul Mechanic하루가

Filmography

Variety Show
YearNetworkProgramme NameEpisodeRemarks
2005-2006SBSReal Romance Love LetterSeason 1, EP11-12
Season 2, EP81-92
Season 3, EP132-144		Regular
2007tvNLive Talk Show TaxiEP14
2008KBS2Kko Kko Tours Single SingleSeason 1With SNSD Tiffany
2010SBSStar King101225Christmas special
2011SBSStar King2011.01.01- 2011.05.28Fixed panel
2011tvNBig Question with 50 Million PeopleEP6
2011SBSStrong heartEP65 & EP66
2011KBS2School Variety 100 Points Out of 100- Idol Olympics EP23 & 24
2012KBSLet's Go Dream TeamSeason 2, EP114 & 115 & 2012.02.19
2013KBSOur Neighborhood Arts and Physical EducationEP38Christmas special
2015SBSRunning ManEP404100 vs 100 guest
2016MBCDuet Song FestivalEP6
2016MBCKing of Mask SingerEP53 & 54You to enjoy life Champion
2017KBS2Battle TripEP54 & 55Educational Trip- Bali
2017MBCDuet Song FestivalEP45 & 46
2018JTBCTwo Yoo Project Sugar ManSeason 2, EP17

Interviews
YearNetwork/ ChannelProgramRemarks
2011EBS Englishstar English
2016ARIRANG K-POPShowbiz Korea
2017Entertainment News Star News

Radio Show
YearNetworkShowRemark
2019KBS WorldOne Fine Day with Lena ParkGuest, 20190403
2019KBS WorldOne Fine Day with Lena ParkSubstitute DJ, 20190501-20190503

Awards