-Versatile music composer who's scored national commercials for Dell, Toyota, and Reese's among others. -Created the in-game music for the video game Rumbleverse (RIP, sign the petition to bring it back), published by Epic Games. -Music featured in Super Bowl highlights (kind of takes the fun out of watching the game if you know your music will be in it). -A song of his went "viral" on TikTok and was used in over 3000 videos by brands like BBC, Vans, and Adobe. How does that even happen! -Seasoned and collaborative songwriter, producer, mixer, mastering and recording engineer whose discography has accumulated over 1.5 million streams. -As an artist, his music has been on Teen Mom (as a new father, it's very relatable), has performed at Summerfest (the day after his bachelor party - it was difficult), and was interviewed on WBEZ about growing up in his hometown. -Podcast producer, audio editor, and music composer who’s worked on episodes that have featured celebrated guests such as David Byrne, Scott Simon, and Rick Bayless. They're all just regular dudes. -Immortalized at his high school's orchestra wing for making state orchestra on viola. Go visit if you want to see an awkward, teen photo of Yoo Soo. -Discovered that Death Cab for Cutie's seminal album, 'Translatlanticism', was completely in mono on Spotify. He tweeted the producer, who replied, 'how does this even happen?' The label uploaded the correct stereo version a week later.…

Yoo Soo Kim

-Versatile music composer who's scored national commercials for Dell, Toyota, and Reese's among others. -Created the in-game music for the video game Rumbleverse (RIP, sign the petition to bring it back), published by Epic Games. -Music featured in Super Bowl highlights (kind of takes the fun out of watching the game if you know your music will be in it). -A song of his went "viral" on TikTok and was used in over 3000 videos by brands like BBC, Vans, and Adobe. How does that even happen! -Seasoned and collaborative songwriter, producer, mixer, mastering and recording engineer whose discography has accumulated over 1.5 million streams. -As an artist, his music has been on Teen Mom (as a new father, it's very relatable), has performed at Summerfest (the day after his bachelor party - it was difficult), and was interviewed on WBEZ about growing up in his hometown. -Podcast producer, audio editor, and music composer who’s worked on episodes that have featured celebrated guests such as David Byrne, Scott Simon, and Rick Bayless. They're all just regular dudes. -Immortalized at his high school's orchestra wing for making state orchestra on viola. Go visit if you want to see an awkward, teen photo of Yoo Soo. -Discovered that Death Cab for Cutie's seminal album, 'Translatlanticism', was completely in mono on Spotify. He tweeted the producer, who replied, 'how does this even happen?' The label uploaded the correct stereo version a week later.…

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-Versatile music composer who’s scored national commercials for Dell, Toyota, and Reese’s among others.
-Created the in-game music for the video game Rumbleverse (RIP, sign the petition to bring it back), published by Epic Games.
-Music featured in Super Bowl highlights (kind of takes the fun out of watching the game if you know your music will be in it).
-A song of his went “viral” on TikTok and was used in over 3000 videos by brands like BBC, Vans, and Adobe. How does that even happen!

-Seasoned and collaborative songwriter, producer, mixer, mastering and recording engineer whose discography has accumulated over 1.5 million streams.
-As an artist, his music has been on Teen Mom (as a new father, it’s very relatable), has performed at Summerfest (the day after his bachelor party - it was difficult), and was interviewed on WBEZ about growing up in his hometown.

-Podcast producer, audio editor, and music composer who’s worked on episodes that have featured celebrated guests such as David Byrne, Scott Simon, and Rick Bayless. They’re all just regular dudes.

-Immortalized at his high school’s orchestra wing for making state orchestra on viola. Go visit if you want to see an awkward, teen photo of Yoo Soo.
-Discovered that Death Cab for Cutie’s seminal album, ‘Translatlanticism’, was completely in mono on Spotify. He tweeted the producer, who replied, ‘how does this even happen?’ The label uploaded the correct stereo version a week later.

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English
Fluent
Korean
Intermediate

Work Experience

Music Composer at Self-employed
August 1, 2005 - Present
Composed and scored music for national campaigns featuring notable brands including Dell, Toyota, and Reese's. Created in-game music for the video game Rumbleverse published by Epic Games. Developed over 1500 songs and cues across diverse genres such as pop, alternative, and classical.
Podcast Producer, Music Composer, and Audio Editor at Self-employed
August 1, 2013 - Present
Produced, scored, edited, and engineered episodes for the Rotary Voices Podcast, which featured celebrated guests such as David Byrne, Scott Simon, and Rick Bayless. Managed podcast production contributing to over one million total listeners.
Songwriter and Producer at Self-employed
August 1, 2005 - Present
Collaboratively wrote, produced, mixed, mastered, and engineered music with a discography exceeding 1.5 million streams. Created more than 670 songs with Songfinch. Featured as an artist on WBEZ, Alternative Press, and Paste Magazine.
Singer, Guitarist, Writer, Producer at Hemmingbirds
November 1, 2016 - August 16, 2025
Performed as part of an alternative rock band based in Chicago that was featured in Alternative Press, Paste Magazine, Daytrotter, and Audiotree. Toured nationally and performed at major festivals such as Summerfest and Taste of Chicago. Wrote, produced, mixed, and engineered two full-length albums and one EP accumulating over 150k streams.
Sound Engineer at Canopy Club
May 1, 2009 - August 16, 2025
Operated and assisted front-of-house sound and lighting equipment for local and national artists including Avett Brothers, Titus Andronicus, and Girl Talk during the late 2000s.

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Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services
    paper Written over 700 songs with Songfinch

    I’ve written, sang, and recorded over 700 songs for Songfinch, a site where you can gift personalized songs to others. Songs have range from rock, pop, musicals, and folk among others. Lyrics have ranged from wedding anniversaries, proposals, father’s days, mother’s days, and birthdays. I’ve created songs for companies like Intuit and Toast.

    paper Rumbleverse

    I created the in-game music for Rumbleverse. (RIP, sign the petition to bring it back). Published by Epic Games.