Dr. Edwin Kim is a multifaceted artist, renowned for his work as a pianist, composer, vocalist, motivational speaker, and writer. His diverse talents are consistently in demand, whether he is performing on stage or engaging audiences through his writing. His recent memoir, The Boy Who Wanted to Hug His Piano to Sleep (September 2023), showcases his storytelling ability and further deepens his connection with his audience. His artistry has been lauded by International Piano Magazine for its “magic in atmosphere, individuality, and poise,” as he seamlessly blends timeless piano repertoire with fresh, innovative compositions.

As Music Director of the Piano Island Festival in Sinan, Korea, he curated an ambitious program for 21 pianos and The Prime Philharmonic Orchestra and performed as a featured artist. In 2024, he released MISSA VOCANTIS, an original choral album recorded by Grammy-winning engineer Byeongjoon Hwang, and presented a multimedia recital of Robert and Clara Schumann’s works at The Capital One Hall in Virginia. His piano trio, Suits, performed in the "Korean Diaspora Composers Series" at the Seoul Arts Center, following their acclaimed 2022 program Hidden Figures, which highlighted Romantic-era women composers.

A strong advocate for new music, Dr. Kim founded Ensemble Evolve to bridge traditional and contemporary repertoire, with performances at the Sejong Centre and Seoul Arts Center featuring works by composers such as Kevin Puts. He also collaborates with composer Dongchang Lim on projects that reinterpret Korean art music for modern audiences, including Arirang Variations and My Prayer: Transcriptions on 24 Paganini Caprices. As a soloist, Dr. Kim has appeared with orchestras including the Moscow Symphony and Manchester Camerata, performing at major venues like the Sydney Opera House and Seoul Arts Center, and was featured in the YAMAHA Rising Artist Series and a live all-Chopin recital on WWFM radio.

Dr. Kim’s accolades include top prizes from the Australian International Chopin Piano Competition, Isang Yun International Music Competition, and others. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, where he also earned his master’s and bachelor’s degrees under Brian Ganz and Yong Hi Moon. He studied with Martin Canin at The Juilliard School’s Pre-College Division. His engagements in 2025 include CINEMA CONCERT (최강희의 영화음악) with CBS Art & Music and benefit concerts as an ambassador for the Korean Society of Nephrology.