Dr. Kim earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Chung-ang University, and continued his studies in France at the Ecole Normal de Musique de Paris and the Conservatoire National de Versailles. He earned his Doctoral Degree in Piano Performance at Boston University. Dr. Kim has impressed audiences worldwide with his unique artistry, a blend of commanding technique and gentle musicality. After winning the “Special Presentation Award” from the Artists International Competition, also in 2008, he made his successful Carnegie Hall debut in 2009, performing a program that included the world premiere of “Lutine” by American composer Richard Cornell. In addition to Weill Recital Hall, he has also performed at Salle Cortot in Paris, Lille, and Strasburg in France, Freiburg and Karlsruhe in Germany, the Sejong Art Center and YoungSan Art Center in Seoul, Kangwon University and the Mozart Hall in Korea. Aa Piano instructor, Dr. Kim is a member of New England Piano Teachers Association and he has been teaching in various prestigious music schools in the United States for more than 10 years. He is faculty member of many international music festivals, such as Youth and Muse International Music Festival.