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Family: Mother, father, 3 elder brothers, 1 younger brother
Education: Upper Darby High School and Temple University (Philadelphia, PA) - Pharmaceutical major
Early life and works
Born into a Christian family in Philadelphia, with his father as a pastor for a local church, Tim 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" (started in December 2, 2002) 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 (the son of a fellow church member). 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 song writers in Korea and also a great senior and mentor as a singer. Yoon Sang wrote "사랑합니다 (I Love You)," 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 (released April 21, 2003 by Yejeon Media) 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. .. (I Was Thankful)" and "Iyagi (The Story)."
He has since appeared on a number of Korean variety shows such as Love Letter, X-Man, Star Golden Bell, and Heroine 6.
Albums
1st Volume 1 - First 영민 (First TIM)
Album Information
* Released: April 21, 2003
* Label: Yejeon Media
* Genre: K-Pop/Ballad
* Language: Korean
Track listing
1. I Love You
2. Sometimes tears form
3. Yes
4. Reunion
5. Pain Reassurance
6. You Are a Kind Person
7. Always
8. Like Old times
9. Bye Bye Love
10. Hey Girl
11. Party
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2nd Volume 2 - Second Breath
Album Information
* Released: June 5, 2004
* Label: Yejeon Media
* Genre: K-Pop/Ballad
* Language: Korean
Track listing
1. Story
2. Day Dream
3. I Was Thankful
4. What Am I to do
5. There's a Path of Love
6. Long Time
7. Morning Star
8. I'm Sorry
9. Only to you
10. Friendship
11. To Father
12. Lullaby
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3rd Volume 3 - TIM (감성)
Album Information
* Released: April 29, 2006
* Label: Yedang Entertainment Company
* Genre: K-Pop/Ballad
* Language: Korean
Track listing
1. Intro (In Dreams)
2. In One Day
3. Please Be Careful
4. Polaris
5. It's not me right
6. By Myself
7. Please Come To Me
8. Behind You (Remake)
9. We Are The Reason
10. In Dreams
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3.5th Volume 3.5 - 이별앓이
Album Information
* Released: March 27, 2007
* Label: ?
* Genre: K-Pop/Ballad
* Language: Korean
Track listing
1. This Goodbye (이별앓이)
2. Easy Person (쉬운 사람)
3. Sincerity (진심)
4. Luv Again
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4th Volume 4 - Love Is...
Album Information
* Released: October 25, 2007
* Label: LOBE Entertainment
* Genre: K-Pop/Ballad
* Language: Korean
Track listing
1. Explanation for Using My Heart
2. Thankful Miracle
3. Soliloquy
4. The War Inside Me
5. As Much As I Love
6. Serendipity
7. Wish List
8. Affection
9. I Don't Regret It
10. You Are To Me
11. Wonderful Life Feat.[Son Ho Young], Danny Jung)
12. Walk On Water
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New Single - Love Theme...
Album Information
* Released: August 04, 2008
* Label: J&J Contents Company
* Genre: K-Pop/Ballad
* Language: Korean
Track listing
1. Sesang Kkeuteseo (At the End of the World)
2. Sesang Kkeuteseo (At the End of the World) (Piano Solo Ver.)
3. Sesang Kkeuteseo (At the End of the World) (Inst.)
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