Johnny Yim

Johnny Yim
嚴勵行
Yim in 2011
PronunciationYim Lai-hang
Born (1977-08-12) 12 August 1977 (age 49)
British Hong Kong
EducationYork 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 PinyinYán Lì-xíng
Yue: Cantonese
JyutpingJim4 Lai6-hang4
WebsiteOfficial Website

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

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. 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. 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. In 2017, Yim founded the Gsus Music Ministry, an initiative dedicated to promoting Cantonese Christian music.

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

Representative works

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

Filmography

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 Stars Academy Himself Music director
Forever Young at Heart Cameo
2022 Stars Academy 2 Music director

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Results Ref.
2009 Jade Solid Gold Awards Best Arranger "If Times Comes" (如果時間來到) (sung by Raymond Lam) Won
2012 Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Award Top Ten Songs (as a composer) "P.S. I Love You" (sung by Hins Cheung) Won
Jade Solid Gold Awards Best Producer "Vaccination" (預防針 (sung by Linda Chung) Won
2014 Ultimate Song Chart Awards Best Arranger Himself Won
2015 Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Award Top Ten Songs (as a composer) "Forever Young" (青春常駐) (sung by Hins Cheung) Won
2023 Metro Radio Music Awards Top Streaming Song (as a composer) "Imaginary Fairground" (隱形遊樂場) (sung by Hins Cheung) Won

References

  1. ↑ 滄桑三十載再燃愛火 曾鈺成: 太太是人生甜酒(詳盡版) [After thirty years of vicissitudes, love is rekindled; Jasper Yok-sing Tsang: My Wife Is the Sweet Wine of Life (Comprehensive Version)]. East Week (in Traditional Chinese). 28 November 2009. Archived from the original on 16 July 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  2. ↑ 【聲夢傳奇】Johnny Yim+港樂指揮廖國敏合作 嚴勵行靠自學成就音樂路 [Johnny Yim and Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra conductor Lio Kuokman collaborate; Yim achieves musical success through self-study]. Hong Kong Economic Times (in Traditional Chinese). 6 September 2022. Archived from the original on 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  3. ↑ "JOHNNY YIM". The Hong Kong Philharmonic Society. Archived from the original on 3 December 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  4. 1 2 駕法拉利撞車 《越難越愛》音樂人涉醉駕 [Ferrari Crash Leads to DUI Arrest for "Love Is Not Easy" composer Johnny Yim]. on.cc (in Traditional Chinese). Oriental Press Group. 6 October 2015. Archived from the original on 23 April 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  5. ↑ "Gsus Music Ministry – About Us". Gsus Music Ministry (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 16 March 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  6. 1 2 聲夢傳奇｜音樂總監Johnny Yim點名最愛蓮姐 大讚有音樂天分：靠把聲一定成功 [Stars Academy: Music Director Johnny Yim Names Kaitlyn Lam as Favorite, Highly Praises Her Musical Talent: "Success is Assured with Such a Voice"]. Sky Post (in Traditional Chinese). Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings. 10 July 2021. Archived from the original on 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  7. 1 2 林迅景 (30 July 2022). 聲夢傳奇2｜Eric Kwok不滿編曲偏心？同陳奐仁起爭執爆火藥味 [Stars Academy 2: Eric Kwok expresses his disappointment with the music arrangement and gets into an argument with Hanjin Tan]. HK01 (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 23 October 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  8. ↑ ""If the Time Comes" (如果時間來到) by Raymond Lam". KKBox (in Traditional Chinese). 2009. Archived from the original on 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  9. ↑ ""Sleeping Beauty" (睡公主) by G.E.M." KKBox (in Traditional Chinese). 2009. Archived from the original on 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  10. ↑ ""PS I Love You" Musical Work Details". Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong Ltd. 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  11. ↑ ""Youth Anthem" (青春頌) by Alfred Hui". KKBox (in Traditional Chinese). 2012. Archived from the original on 15 December 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  12. ↑ "《越難越愛》編曲人炒法拉利涉醉駕被捕" [Johnny Yim, known for his work on the song "Love Is Not Easy", crashes his Ferrari and is suspected of drunk driving]. Bastille Post (in Traditional Chinese). 7 October 2015. Archived from the original on 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  13. ↑ ""Forever Young 青春常駐" Musical Work Details". Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong Ltd. 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  14. ↑ ""Forget Myself" (忘記我自己) by Hana Kuk". KKBox (in Traditional Chinese). 2017. Archived from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  15. ↑ ""Tonight" by AGA". KKBox (in Traditional Chinese). 2019. Archived from the original on 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  16. ↑ ""Mortals Don't Know About Love (凡人不懂愛)" by Hubert Wu". KKBox (in Traditional Chinese). 2020. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  17. ↑ 【青春本我x聲夢傳奇】情人節推出原聲大碟 炎明熹＋姚卓菲+鍾柔美3款封套供選擇 [Forever Young At Heart OST To Be Released on Valentine's Day, featuring 3 different CD cover designs]. Hong Kong Economic Times (in Traditional Chinese). 11 February 2022. Archived from the original on 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  18. ↑ ""Imaginary Fairground" (隱形遊樂場) by Hins Cheung". Metro Radio Hong Kong (in Traditional Chinese). 2023. Archived from the original on 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  19. ↑ 角色壓力爆煲發火鬧爆同學 炎明熹：平時好少發脾氣 [Gigi Yim's character in Forever Young At Heart explodes due to pressure and gets angry at classmates; Gigi: I rarely lose my temper]. Bastille Post (in Traditional Chinese). 17 December 2021. Archived from the original on 24 June 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  20. ↑ "2009 Jade Solid Gold Awards" (PDF) (in Traditional Chinese). TVB. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  21. ↑ "34th RTHK Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Award" (in Traditional Chinese). RTHK. Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  22. ↑ "2012 Jade Solid Gold Awards" (in Traditional Chinese). TVB. Archived from the original on 9 April 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  23. ↑ "Winners of 2014 Ultimate Song Chart Awards". Yule (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  24. ↑ "37th RTHK Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Award" (in Traditional Chinese). RTHK. Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  25. ↑ 周云森 (30 December 2023). 新城2023｜名單出爐張敬軒奪勁爆年度歌手 尹光封潮爆神級歌王 [2023 Metro Radio Awards: Hins Cheung wins Top Male Singer Award; Wan Kwong wins King of Pop]. HK01 (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.

Footnotes

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