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For the Got7 member, see Jay B.

In this Korean name, the family name is Yim.

Yim Jae-beom (Korean: 임재범; Hanja: 任宰範; also spelled Yim Jae-bum; born October 14, 1962)^[1][2] is a South Korean rock ballad singer who is widely regarded as one of South Korea's best vocalists.^[3][4] He debuted in 1986 as the vocalist for the heavy metal band Sinawe.

After recording with other bands, including Asiana and Rock in Korea, Yim released his first solo album in 1991.^[5]

Career

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In 2011, Yim joined the cast of I Am a Singer (나는 가수다) where he placed first two times.

On May 23, 2011, I Am a Singer announced that Yim would be taking a temporary leave from the show.^[6]

He released a new solo album, "Day by Day" (날이 갈수록) which reached No.2 on Hanteo Daily Charts on September 19.

He also took part in the OST of the successful Korean drama City Hunter with the song "Love" (사랑; Sarang).^[7]

In 2013, Yim released a duet with South Korean singer, Ali,