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

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, he pursued a major in

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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

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

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. In 2021, Yim took on the role of music director for TVB's singing competition ''

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'' (2021–2022). Throughout his career, he has crafted over hundreds of arranged pieces, earning him the moniker of "Arrangement Knight" ().

Representative works

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– "If the Time Comes" () – 2009 *

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– "Sleeping Beauty" () – 2009 *

– "P.S. I Love You" – 2011 *

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– "Love is Not Easy" () – 2014 *Hins Cheung – "Forever Young" () – 2014 *

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– "Forget Myself" () – 2017 *

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– "Mortals Don't Know About Love" () – 2020 *'' Forever Young at Heart'' OST – 2022 *Hins Cheung – "Imaginary Fairground" () – 2023 * AYO Alumni Taiwan - "Hand In Hand" () – 2024

Filmography

Television shows

Awards and nominations

References

Footnotes

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Yim, Johnny 1977 births Living people Hong Kong film score composers Hong Kong male composers York University alumni Hong Kong pianists