# Sam Kim

Sam Kim is a Korean-American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for blending R&B, soul, pop, folk, and jazz influences into his music.  He gained prominence after finishing as the runner-up on 'K-pop Star 3' in 2014 and has since built a dedicated fanbase in South Korea and internationally.

Profile: https://www.cultiq.app/directory/south-korea/sam-kim

## Core facts
- Category: Soloist
- Entertainment scene: South Korea
- Active since: 2014
- Genre: R&B, Soul, Pop, Acoustic

## Audience
- Estimated fandom size: 500K
- Female share: 60%
- Core audience: Millennials – Gen Z
- Top market: South Korea
- Top market: United States
- Top market: Japan
- Top market: Indonesia
- Top market: Philippines
- Top market: Thailand

## Highlights
- Milestone: Top market South Korea — 35% of fandom
- Milestone: R&B soulful artist with guitarist credibility appeals to authenticity-focused, musically sophisticated audiences.
- Partnerships: Soundtrack and collaboration work positions him for lifestyle brands targeting cultured, discerning consumers.

## Frequently asked

### Who is Sam Kim?
Sam Kim is a Soloist from South Korea, debuted in 2014.

### How many fans does Sam Kim have?
Sam Kim has approximately 500K global fans, making them a Nano tier artist on the Cultiq fandom index.

### What markets is Sam Kim popular in?
Sam Kim's strongest markets are South Korea, United States, Japan, out of 20 markets tracked on Cultiq.

### What genres does Sam Kim perform?
Sam Kim performs R&B, Soul, Pop, Acoustic, primarily within the Soloist ecosystem.

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