Hi, I’m Jihee Lim, a composer specializing in game and media music with a strong foundation in classical composition. I have substantial experience across film scoring, game music, new age, and jazz, and I craft rich, emotionally expressive soundscapes grounded in traditional harmony. I strive to translate abstract ideas into immersive audio that supports gameplay, storytelling, and mood. I value proactive, precise communication and collaboration with development teams to ensure creative visions are realized accurately. I’ve produced over 100 original tracks across diverse projects and typically work in Cubase 12 Pro, using virtual instruments like Spitfire Audio’s BBC Symphony Orchestra Professional to enhance immersion without distracting from the core experience.…

Jihee Lim

Hi, I’m Jihee Lim, a composer specializing in game and media music with a strong foundation in classical composition. I have substantial experience across film scoring, game music, new age, and jazz, and I craft rich, emotionally expressive soundscapes grounded in traditional harmony. I strive to translate abstract ideas into immersive audio that supports gameplay, storytelling, and mood. I value proactive, precise communication and collaboration with development teams to ensure creative visions are realized accurately. I’ve produced over 100 original tracks across diverse projects and typically work in Cubase 12 Pro, using virtual instruments like Spitfire Audio’s BBC Symphony Orchestra Professional to enhance immersion without distracting from the core experience.…

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Hi, I’m Jihee Lim, a composer specializing in game and media music with a strong foundation in classical composition. I have substantial experience across film scoring, game music, new age, and jazz, and I craft rich, emotionally expressive soundscapes grounded in traditional harmony. I strive to translate abstract ideas into immersive audio that supports gameplay, storytelling, and mood.

I value proactive, precise communication and collaboration with development teams to ensure creative visions are realized accurately. I’ve produced over 100 original tracks across diverse projects and typically work in Cubase 12 Pro, using virtual instruments like Spitfire Audio’s BBC Symphony Orchestra Professional to enhance immersion without distracting from the core experience.

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Language

Korean
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Composer at Graduation Film (My Wish Is…)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Composed and directed music for a graduation film, delivering original score and coordinating with film timing to enhance narrative and emotional impact.
Composer / Music Director at Animation Graduation Film (KEN)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Composed and music-directed an animation graduation film, aligning cues to story beats and collaborating with director and editors.
Composer at Short Film (The Doll)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Composed music for a short film, creating mood motifs and supporting storytelling with timing and arrangement.
Composer / Music Director at Independent Films, Animations & Webtoons
January 1, 2021 - Present
Composer / Music Director for independent films, animations, and webtoons; produced over 100 original tracks and collaborated with cross-functional teams to shape sonic identity.
Composer at The Doll (Short Film)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Music composition for a short film
Composer / Music Director at KEN (Animation Graduation Film)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Composer / Music Director for animation graduation film
Composer at Independent Films, Animations & Webtoons
March 1, 2021 - Present
Composer and music director for independent films, animations & webtoons.

Education

B.M. in Composition at Sookmyung Women’s University, College of Music
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2025
B.M. in Composition at Sookmyung Women’s University, College of Music
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2025
B.M. in Composition at Sookmyung Women’s University, College of Music
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2025
B.M. in Composition at Sookmyung Women’s University, College of Music
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2025
B.M. in Composition at Sookmyung Women’s University, College of Music
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2025

Qualifications

1st Prize, Composition Category (Middle School Division) - 31st National Music Competition
January 1, 2015 - March 5, 2026
3rd Prize, Composition Category (Middle School Division) - Yeungnam University National Music Competition
January 1, 2014 - March 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education
    paper A collection of background music and film scores

    a) These are classical, jazzy, cinematic, emotional, tense, sonically rich, dreamy, smooth, and inspiring pieces of music.
    https://on.soundcloud.com/ckLUR9z4JZQfj4w3WV

    b) This is a personal piece submitted to an international film music competition. It incorporates various musical ideas, including arranging Wagner’s Bridal Chorus in a minor key to reflect the protagonist learning of a broken engagement, and adding weight through timbral changes with brass instruments.