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Taeyoon Kim

Taeyoon Kim

London,Royal Kensington and Chelsea

Summary

I’m a professional DJ and former Music & Content Director with a proven track record in music programming, live DJ performances, and venue operations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Director of Music, Director of Content

The Cliff / Sunset Cliff
Jeju, South Korea
2021.06 - 2025.05
  • DJ, Music Director and Content Director for 'The Cliff' and 'Sunset Cliff'.
  • Established the musical identity of the venue and curated the artist lineup, overseeing artist booking and programming.
  • Curated diverse musical programs, ranging from DJ projects to live performances including band shows and jazz sets.
  • Managed the venue’s AV systems and led the in-house team to deliver technical setups for live events.
  • Performed regularly as a resident DJ, delivering live sets every night.
  • Occasionally stepped in as the Floor Manager to oversee operations when required.
  • Also oversaw the initial setup for the company's expansion project (2025). ✅

Director of Music

Billions Lounge Seoul
Seoul, South Korea
2020.07 - 2020.12
  • Director of Music at Billions Seoul, involved from the initial venue setup stage
  • Participated in the installation and setup of the venue’s Audio, Visual and Lighting systems
  • Responsible for music curation and defining the venue’s musical direction
  • Operated the venue’s AV systems during events and live performances
  • Performed regularly as a DJ at the venue

DJ, Stage Crew

Club Octagon
Seoul, South Korea
2019.01 - 2020.06
  • Resident DJ & Stage Crew at Club Octagon, a large-scale nightclub ranked #5 in DJ Mag’s World’s Best Clubs.
  • Responsible for the venue’s technical operations, from pre-opening setup to closing.
  • Managed and operated the venue’s AV systems during club nights and events.
  • Provided artist care and assisted with event operations during performances.
  • Performed regularly as a DJ at the venue.

Freelance DJ

Freelance
All over the South Korea, South Korea
2025.05 - 2026.01

Freelance DJ

  • Gucci – Private Presentation DJ.
  • Johnnie Walker × Day6 – Featured DJ for fan signing event.
  • Performed at various jazz festivals and pool parties.
  • Extensive experience performing across bars, lounges and clubs, adapting sets for daytime, sunset and peak-time crowds.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Acting, Modeling and Fashion-show production

Seoul Art College
Seoul / South Korea
2015.03 - 2017.07

High school Diploma - Electronics

Dong-ah Meister's High School
Daejeon, South Korea
2010.03 - 2013.02

Skills

1 Technical / AV Skills

  • AV System & Sound Operation – Audio, Visual, Lighting for live events and club nights
  • Technical Setup & Event Production – Stage setups, live shows, and operations


2 Music Directing & DJ Skills

  • Music Curation / Programming – Artist lineup, Brand events, Venue musical identity
  • Resident DJ / Freelance DJ – Bars, Lounges, Clubs, Festivals
  • Genre Versatility – House, Disco, Soul, Funk, Boogie, Pop, Jazz

3 Leadership / Management

  • Director of Music / Director of Content– Team leadership, Programming oversight
  • Team Leadership – Leading in-house musical/stage teams
  • Project Oversight – Venue setup, Event execution

Timeline

Freelance DJ

Freelance
2025.05 - 2026.01

Director of Music, Director of Content

The Cliff / Sunset Cliff
2021.06 - 2025.05

Director of Music

Billions Lounge Seoul
2020.07 - 2020.12

DJ, Stage Crew

Club Octagon
2019.01 - 2020.06

Bachelor of Arts - Acting, Modeling and Fashion-show production

Seoul Art College
2015.03 - 2017.07

High school Diploma - Electronics

Dong-ah Meister's High School
2010.03 - 2013.02
Taeyoon Kim