Im Hyun-sik
Im in February 2017
Born
Im Hyun-sik

(1992-03-07) March 7, 1992 (age 32)
Seoul, South Korea
EducationJoongbu University (Masters)
Howon University (Bachelors)
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • composer
Years active2012–present
Parent
  • Im Jihoon [ko] (father)
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Labels
Member ofBtoB
Formerly ofBtoB Blue
Websitewww.cubeent.co.kr/btob
instagram.com/imhyunsik
Signature
Korean name
Hangul
임현식
Hanja
Revised RomanizationIm Hyeon-sik
McCune–ReischauerIm Hyŏnsik

Im Hyun-sik (Korean: 임현식; born March 7, 1992), simply known as Hyunsik, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and composer,[2] and lead singer of the boy group BtoB.[3]

Biography

Im Hyun-sik was born on March 7, 1992, in Seoul, South Korea. His father, Im Ji-hoon, is a folk singer.[4] He studied Practical Music at Howon University with group-mate Lee Chang-sub.[5] Im is currently taking his Master's degree in Practical Music at Joongbu University.[citation needed]

Career

Main article: BtoB (band)

Im debuted as the lead singer Cube Entertainment's boy group BtoB on March 21, 2012, with the promotional single "Insane".[6] The group has released a total of 3 studio albums and 10 extended plays since debut.

In September 2016, Im became part of BtoB's first unit group, BtoB Blue, which released the digital single "Stand By Me" on September 19, 2016.[7] On August 2, 2018, BtoB Blue released their second digital single, "When It Rains".[8]

In October 2019, Im released an EP.[9] Rendez-vous is the first solo album released by Im in seven years since his debut.[10] He participated in writing, composing, and arranging all the songs in the album.[11] 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.[12][13] On November 19, he prepared a surprised busking event for his fans with an attendance of 1,000 people.[14] At the end of the year, he held his first solo fan meeting Dear Melody in Manila, Philippines.[15]

In 2020, Im appeared on KBS's Open Concert, performing "Dear Love" and two songs with his father.[16] On January 31, 2020, Im released his first live album, Rendez-vous (Live) that features a live version of 5 songs from his first solo concert Rendez-vous.[17]

In 2022, Im became the host of NAVER NOW's Late Night Studio.[18]

On 13 Oct to 15 Oct 2023, Im held three sold out concerts titled “Dive into you” at BlueSquare in Seoul. Guests include his father (day2), BtoB members (day3) and Prince Merman (all days). As part of the setlist, he performed 4 new songs which will be included in his next solo album that he is currently working on.[19]

Since 2022, Im has been promoted to a full member of KOMCA (Korea Music Copyright Association). [20]

BtoB, including Im, departed from Cube in November 2023.[21]

In February 2024, BtoB announced the establishment of BtoB Company for the group activities and for Im's solo activities.[22]

Personal life

On May 6, 2020, Im announced on his Instagram that he is enlisting in mandatory military service on May 11, serving as a member of military band.[23][24]

On November 1, 2021, the agency announced that Im 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 Defense guidelines for prevention of the spread of COVID-19[25]

Discography

Main article: BtoB discography

Live albums

List of live albums, with selected chart positions and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[26]
Rendez-vous + Live Album 10

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[28]
Rendez-vous
  • Released: October 14, 2019
  • Label: Cube Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 4
The Young Man and the Deep Sea
  • Released: February 16, 2024
  • Label: DOD
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 9

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[31]
As lead artist
"Swimming" 2017 89 Piece of BTOB Vol. 4
"Dear Love" 2019 159 — Rendez-vous
"La Mar" 2024 — — The Young Man and the Deep Sea
Collaborations
"Playground"
(with Eden Beatz)
2015 — — Non-album single
"Baby Ride"[33]
(with Luizy)
2016 — Baby Ride
"Eating Alone"
(with Luizy)
2017 — Sing For You – Seventh Story Change
"Cream-like Wave"
(with Lim Ji Hoon)[34]
2018 — IM JIHOON
"Rainy Apgujeong"
(with Yoon Gun)[35]
86 Non-album single
"사랑이야 (Love It Is)"
(with Lim Ji Hoon)[36] 		2022 - - VOL 135: Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook

With You: 88th Voice

Soundtrack appearances
"Past Days" (지난 날)
(with Junhyung, Ha Yeon-soo, Minhyuk, Changsub, Sungjae) 		2013 56 Monstar OST
"After Time Passes" (시간이 흐른 뒤엔)
(with Junhyung, Minhyuk, Changsub, Sungjae) 		32
"First Love" (첫사랑)
(with Junhyung, Minhyuk, Changsub, Sungjae) 		61
"Ambiguous"
(with Seo Eunkwang and Yook Sung-jae) 		2017 37 Fight for My Way OST
"Say You Love Me" 2019 – — On the Campus (So BE It) OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Production credits

BtoB

Year Title Role Album
2013 "Why" (왜이래) Co-producer & co-lyricist Thriller
"Star" (별) Co-producer & lyricist
2014 "Never Ending (Melody)" (끝나지 않을 Melody) Co-producer & co-lyricist Beep Beep
"I Don't Know" (몰라) Producer & lyricist Move
"Shake It!" Co-producer & co-lyricist
"You Can't Cry" (울면 안 돼) The Winter's Tale
"Drink!" (마셔!) Co-producer
2015 "Summer Romance" Co-producer & co-lyricist Complete
"My Friend's Girlfriend" (친구의 여자친구)
"I Miss You" (보고파) Producer & lyricist
"I'll Be Here" (여기 있을게) Co-producer & co-lyricist I Mean
2016 "Killing Me" Remember That
"Anymore" Lyricist
"New Men" Producer & lyricist New Men
"Pray (I'll Be Your Man)" (기도) Producer & co-lyricist
"I Love You Forever" Co-lyricist
2017 "Someday" (언젠가) Producer & co-lyricist Feel'eM
"Just Say It" (말만 해) Co-producer & co-lyricist
"Eating Alone" (혼밥) Co-lyricist Sing For You – Seventh Story Change
"Swimming" Producer & lyricist Piece of BtoB Vol. 4
"Prelude: A Day" (하루) Producer Brother Act
"Missing You" (그리워하다) Producer & co-lyricist
"Red Lie" (새빨간 거짓말) Co-producer & co-lyricist
"Blowin' Up" (신바람) Co-producer & co-lyricist
"Running into Break Up" (이별을 만나다) Co-producer
"Whisper" (속삭임) Co-producer
2018 "Only One For Me" (너 없인 안 된다) Co-producer & co-lyricist This is Us
"1, 2, 3" Co-producer & co-lyricist
"When It Rains" (비가내리면) Producer & lyricist "BtoB-Blue" Single
"Beautiful Pain" (아름답고도 아프구나) Co-producer & co-lyricist HOUR MOMENT
2019 "Rendez-vous" Producer & lyricist Rendez-vous
"Docking"
"Black"
"Moonlight"
"Dear Love"
2020 "Show Your Love" Co-producer & co-lyricist Inside
2021 "Waiting 4 U" Co-producer & co-lyricist 4U: Outside
2022 "Intro: The Trace" (Intro: 발자취) Producer Be Together
"The Song" (노래) Co-producer & co-lyricist
"Be Together" (우리) Co-producer & co-lyricist
"My Way" Co-producer & co-lyricist
"Interlude: Re" Producer
"Lonely" Co-producer & co-lyricist
"Dance With Me" (춤) Co-producer & co-lyricist
"Outro: Encore" Co-producer & co-lyricist

[40]

Other artists

Year Title Role Artist Album
2014 "From When and Until When" (with Yang Yoseob) (어디부터 어디까지; Eodibuteo Eodikkaji) Composer & co-lyricist Hyuna A Talk
2016 "어린애(愛)" (Young Love) Composer & co-lyricist Sungjae & Joy 어린愛
2018 "한걸음" (Follow Your Dreams) Composer & lyricist United Cube Artists ONE
2020 "Love Again" Co-producer Seo Eunkwang FoRest: Entrance
2022 "Mirror" (거울) [41] Co-producer Lee Su-jeong My Name

[40]

Filmography

Television series

Year Title Role Notes
2012 I Live in Cheongdam-dong[42] Invincible Cheongdam With Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Ilhoon, and C-Clown's Minwoo
2013 The Heirs Himself Cameo with BtoB, Episode 4
Monstar[43] Himself With BtoB, Episodes 1, 2, 6 and 9
When a Man Falls in Love Himself Cameo with BtoB, Episode 8
2015 The Village: Achiara's Secret[44] Himself Cameo with BtoB, Episode 14
2018 Dae Jang Geum Is Watching Im Heon-sik Cameo with BtoB, Episode 16

Variety shows

Year Title Notes
2016 Battle Trip Contestant with Yook Sung-jae, Seo Eun-kwang, episode 16
2017 King of Mask Singer Contestant as "Parrot", episode 123
2018 Immortal Songs 2 Contestant, Lunar New Year Special, episode 342[45]
Hyena on the Keyboard Producer, episode 4–6
Law of the Jungle in Mexico[46] Cast member with Seo Eun-kwang, episode 314–320
2019 KBS Music Shuffle, The Hit Contestant with Jung Il-hoon and Eddy Kim[47]

Narration

Year Title Notes Ref.
2019 Listening to the Book Novel narrator; The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka. [48]

Web shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 BtoB Hyunsik's Late Night Studio Host Naver NOW [18]
2022 Tension Host TikTok Stage On Air; with Seo Eun-kwang [49]

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