Born in Seoul, mezzo-soprano Jihye Kim discovered her love for music at an early age. Although her initial path led her to earn a degree in Business Administration from Hongik University, followed by a successful career at Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Dell Computer, her enduring passion for singing eventually guided her toward a life in music.
Jihye went on to major in Vocal Music at Seoul Cyber University, and later pursued graduate studies in Vocal Music and Choral Conducting at the Graduate School of Christian University in Seoul.
Her artistry has been recognized in numerous international competitions, including:
World Classical Music Awards – Silver Prize
Progressive Musicians Online Festival Competition – Finalist
Clara Schumann International Competition – Honorary Mention
London Classical Music Competition – Special Mention Recognition
Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Music Concours – Diploma
International Performing Arts Competition “Music Prospect” – Diploma
Currently based in Korea, Jihye Kim continues to perform and share her musical expertise as a lecturer, inspiring audiences and students alike with her expressive voice and deep musical insight.