Johnny Yim

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Johnny Yim
嚴勵行
Johnny Yim Yan Li Xing in November 2011 (cropped).jpg
Yim in 2011
PronunciationYim Lai-hang
Born (1977-08-12) 12 August 1977 (age 47)
British Hong Kong
Alma mater York University
Occupations
  • Pianist
  • composer
  • arranger
  • producer
Years active2004 - present
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 嚴 勵 行
Simplified Chinese 严 励 行
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin Yán Lì-xíng
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutping Jim4 Lai6-hang4
Website Official Website

Johnny Yim Lai-hang [upper-alpha 1] (born 12 August 1977) is a Hong Kong pianist, composer, arranger, and producer.

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Life and career

Yim was born in Hong Kong, coming from a family with a musical background, with one parent a musician and the other a dance choreographer. He has a sister named Alice. [1] Yim's journey in music began at the age of six when he started learning the piano. While growing up in Canada, he pursued a major in Mathematics at York University and didn't consider a formal music degree due to concerns about making a living. However, his passion for music remained strong, leading him to embark on a self-study path. [2] Upon returning to Hong Kong, Yim achieved his first milestone by winning the 16th C.A.S.H. Songwriting Quest in 2004, which served as a catalyst for his music career. Since then, Yim has worked with numerous artists, including Alan Tam, Hins Cheung, Gigi Leung, Hacken Lee, AGA, Joyce Cheng, Alfred Hui. [3] [4] In 2017, Yim founded the Gsus Music Ministry, an initiative dedicated to promoting Cantonese Christian music. [5]

In 2021, Yim took on the role of music director for TVB's singing competition Stars Academy (2021–2022). [6] [7] Throughout his career, he has crafted over hundreds of arranged pieces, earning him the moniker of "Arrangement Knight" (編曲俠). [4]

Representative works

* Song titles are loosely translated into English for better readability. Official Chinese song titles are indicated in parentheses.

Filmography

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2021 Stars Academy HimselfMusic director [6]
Forever Young at Heart Cameo [19]
2022 Stars Academy 2 Music director [7]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultsRef.
2009Jade Solid Gold AwardsBest Arranger"If Times Comes" (如果時間來到) (sung by Raymond Lam)Won [20]
2012Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs AwardTop Ten Songs (as a composer)"P.S. I Love You" (sung by Hins Cheung)Won [21]
Jade Solid Gold AwardsBest Producer"Vaccination" (預防針(sung by Linda Chung)Won [22]
2014Ultimate Song Chart AwardsBest ArrangerHimselfWon [23]
2015Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs AwardTop Ten Songs (as a composer)"Forever Young" (青春常駐) (sung by Hins Cheung)Won [24]
2023Metro Radio Music AwardsTop Streaming Song (as a composer)"Imaginary Fairground" (隱形遊樂場) (sung by Hins Cheung)Won [25]

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Chinese :嚴勵行; Jyutping :Jim4 Lai6-hang4
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