Lim Hyun-sik

Biography

Lim Hyun-sik (Korean: 임현식; born March 7, 1992), simply known as Hyunsik, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and composer, and lead singer of the boy group BtoB.

Biography

Lim Hyun-sik was born on March 7, 1992, in Seoul, South Korea. His father, Im Jiehoon, is a folk singer. He studied Practical Music at Howon University with group-mate Lee Chang-sub. Lim also graduated from Joongbu University with a Master's degree in Practical Music.

Career

Lim debuted as the lead singer Cube Entertainment's boy group BtoB on March 21, 2012, with the promotional single "Insane". The group has released a total of 3 studio albums and 10 extended plays since debut.
In September 2016, Lim became part of BtoB's first unit group, BtoB Blue, which released the digital single "Stand By Me" on September 19, 2016. On August 2, 2018, BtoB Blue released their second digital single, "When It Rains".
In October 2019, Lim released an EP. Rendez-vous is the first solo album released by Lim in seven years since his debut. He participated in writing, composing, and arranging all the songs in the album. Following his solo debut, he held his first solo concert Rendez-vous at Bluesquare iMarket Hall on November 2 and 3, 2019 which was sold out in four minutes. On November 19, he prepared a surprised busking event for his fans with an attendance of 1,000 people. At the end of the year, he held his first solo fan meeting Dear Melody in Manila, Philippines.
In 2020, Lim appeared on KBS's Open Concert, performing "Dear Love" and two songs with his father. On January 31, 2020, Lim released his first live album, Rendez-vous×Rendez-vous14 October 2019 · EPSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 6 tracks1RENDEZ-VOUS5:052DOCKING4:193BLACK3:134MOONLIGHT4:055DEAR LOVE5:026DEAR LOVE (Inst.)5:02 (Live) that features a live version of 5 songs from his first solo concert Rendez-vous.
In 2022, Lim became the host of Naver Now's Late Night Studio.
On 13 Oct to 15 Oct 2023, Lim held three sold out concerts titled "Dive Into You" at Blue Square in Seoul. Guests included his father (Day 2), BtoB members (Day 3) and Prince Merman (all days). As part of the setlist, he performed 4 new songs which were to be included in his next solo album.
Since 2022, Lim has been promoted to a full member of KOMCA (Korea Music Copyright Association).
BtoB, including Lim, departed from Cube in November 2023. In February 2024, BtoB announced the establishment of BtoB Company for the group activities and for Lim's solo activities.
Lim released his second mini album, The Young Man and the Deep Sea×The Young Man and the Deep Sea16 February 2024 · EPSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 6 tracks1The Tides of Life2:552La Mar4:373Deep Blue Sea5:264Sunshine3:115Navigate4:596Swimming (Reimagined)4:23, on February 16, 2024, with the lead single "La Mar". An eponymous documentary film directed by Kwon Jinmo about the filming of the music video for "La Mar" in Palau premiered as a competitive entry under the Korean Competition feature-length film category at the 20th Jecheon International Music & Film Festival.

Personal life

On May 6, 2020, Lim announced on his Instagram that he is enlisting in mandatory military service on May 11, serving as a member of military band.
On November 1, 2021, the agency announced that Lim will be discharged from military service on November 14, 2021, without returning to the unit after his last vacation in accordance with the Ministry of National Defense guidelines for prevention of the spread of COVID-19

Song Production Credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.