KEPMA · South Korea

JIHO KIM

JIHO KIM, a fingerstyle guitarist, producer, and composer, is an artist who goes beyond simply creating music to deliver spectacular visual performances.

Fingerstyle & solo guitarArranging & production

About the musician

JIHO KIM, a fingerstyle guitarist, producer, and composer, is an artist who goes beyond simply creating music to deliver spectacular visual performances. From his debut work, Wild Card, to his acclaimed album M.A.E.S.T.R.O, he has established a distinctive and powerful artistic identity that blends music, fashion, and performance, leaving a strong mark on the instrumental music scene.

Music and creative approach

JIHO KIM is an iconic fingerstyle guitarist, producer, and composer whose unparalleled technique and artistic vision go far beyond that of a conventional performer. Blending delicate fingerstyle techniques born from his fingertips with sophisticated visual concepts and fashion, he expands instrumental music into the realm of visual art—an experience meant not only to be heard, but also to be seen.

In 2020, he made a powerful entrance onto the instrumental music scene with his debut work, Wild Card, showcasing bold techniques and a distinctive artistic identity. He followed this with the critically acclaimed album M.A.E.S.T.R.O, completing his own unique artistic framework in which sound, visuals, and performance exist as one. Moving freely across genre boundaries, his spectacular live performances captivate both audiences and critics at every moment.

Building upon the elegance and tradition of guitar performance while continuously adding his own distinctive style, JIHO KIM is redefining what a guitarist can be.

By achieving a complete fusion of music and style, he firmly establishes himself as a singular presence at the forefront of a new movement in the instrumental music scene.

Career and collaborations

2017: MAESTRO Guitar — Global Ambassador
2020: 11th CORT International Guitar Competition — 2nd Prize Winner
2021: Berklee College of Music — Graduated
2023: 19th Jecheon International Music & Film Festival — Artist Performance
2025: NEXON | CYPHERS — Game BGM Playlist Producer & Lead Artist
2026: Candyrat Records — Global Guest Artist
2026: Osaka Sound Messe <TRIAL & GREVEN> — Artist Performance
2026: HOZEN Guitar — Global Ambassador
2026: Shanghai International Music Showcase <KEPMA & RUSI> — Artist Performance
2026: D’Addario — Asia Ambassador
2026: CRAFTER Guitar — Global Ambassador
2026: NCSoft | LINEAGE W — Track ‘Break Down’ Released

Original releases

Wild Card

Single

Listen ↗Official sheet music ↗

M.A.E.S.T.R.O

Single

Listen ↗Official sheet music ↗

Performances and music videos

Explore JIHO KIM’s original music, pop arrangements and film and anime themes. Watch the eight Bilibili videos below, including six performances from Kepma’s official channel, an original music video and a live guitar duet.