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Harim performing

Harim

하림

  • Solo · Male
  • Ballad
  • Folk
  • Pop
  • Debuted 2001
  • Active

Harim performing — Photo: 여니수니 · CC BY 2.0 kr · Wikimedia Commons

Debut
2001
Birthday
04.051976
Genre
Ballad · Folk · Pop

Basic info

Harim is a singer-songwriter who plays several instruments and has expanded into world music. His signature songs include 〈출국〉, 〈난치병〉 and 〈사랑이 다른 사랑으로 잊혀지네〉.

Debut
2001-12
Birthday
April 5, 1976
Years active
2001–
Genre
Ballad · Folk · Pop
Real name
최현우
Debut reference
Listed by debut year rather than idol generation.

걸어온 길

Harim began music in 1996 as a member of the three-member group VEN. Afterward also took part in album work for several singers.

Released the 1st solo album 《다중인격자》 in December 2001, and 〈출국〉 and 〈난치병〉 were loved.

Released the 2nd album 《Whistle in a maze》 in 2004, and its track 〈사랑이 다른 사랑으로 잊혀지네〉 became a signature song.

Afterward expanded activities into world music and concert planning. Has continued social-contribution concerts such as 'Guitar for Africa' and 'Concert Without Borders'.

Signature songs

  1. 출국 2001 YouTube Spotify
  2. 난치병 2001 YouTube Spotify
  3. 사랑이 다른 사랑으로 잊혀지네 2004 YouTube Spotify

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Key releases

  1. 2001.12 다중인격자1st studio albumSolo debut album
  2. 2004 Whistle in a maze2nd studio album

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Major awards

  • 2024 Circle Chart Music Awards, Instrumentalist of the Year

Key records and stories

  • First worked in 1996 as part of the three-member group VEN.
  • Released the 1st solo album 《다중인격자》 in December 2001.
  • Plays around 15 instruments personally.
  • Won the Instrumentalist of the Year award at the 2024 Circle Chart Music Awards.
  • Said in a 2011 interview that the number of instruments played personally reaches 15.
  • Appeared in the 《Begin Again》 series from 2018 to 2020.

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