Kim was born in South Korea. For high school, she decided to go overseas, and attended Leonia High School in New Jersey. While attending high school in 2011, she heard about the New York auditions for the South Korean singing competition Superstar K3. She asked a fellow Korean student Do Dae-yoon, who was known as a great guitarist at the school, to audition together, even though she did not know him well. He agreed, and they formed the band Togeworl. Togeworl managed to pass the audition, and flew to Seoul to compete. The duo were successful, and were picked to be mentored by singer-songwriter Yoon Jong Shin . Eventually they finishing third in the competition, after Ulala Session and Busker Busker.
After the competition, Kim and Do remained in South Korea, where they continued to receive musical training, and signed a contract with Mystic89. Togeworl released their first song in February 2012 for the soundtrack for the TVN drama The Romantic. Kim began attending high school in Bundang-gu, Seoul in March 2012.
In March 2012, Kim made an appearance in the drama 'Shut Up Flower Boy Band', and released a song for the soundtrack, "Love U Like U," which was a duet with L from the boyband Infinite (Korean: 인피니트).
Though Togeworl planned to debut in 2013, member Do Dae-yoon had to return to the United States, due to issues with high school. Because of this, it was decided Kim should debut as a solo artist before reuniting as a duo.
In June 2013, Kim released the extended play A Voice, lead by the song "All Right." The song was successful, reaching number two on Gaon's singles chart. Since then, she released a second extended play in September, Her Voice, and a full length album in November called Goodbye 20.
컬러링 Colorring
김예림 Lyrics
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찬바닥에 발을 디뎠지
아니 다시 한번 생각해보니
오후가 아닌 새벽 두시야
넌 지금 자고 있겠지
전화를 걸어서 안받으면
잠들어 있는 널 알면서도
다시 한번 걸어볼까
짧게 돌려 받은 대답엔
아직 좋아한다 했던것 같아
근데 다시와서 생각해보니
이별전에 하는 변명들 같아
넌 지금 자고 있겠지
전화를 걸어서 안받으면
잠들어 있는 널 알면서도
왜 이리 불안할까
다시 한번 걸어볼까
헷갈리고 엇갈리는 우리 사이엔
매일 똑같은 노래만
아무렇지 않게 밤은 점점 길어져
매일 똑같은 노래도
헷갈리고 엇갈리는 우리 사이엔
매일 똑같은 노래만
아무렇지 않게 밤은 점점 길어져
매일 똑같은 노래도
넌 지금 자고 있겠지
전화를 걸어서 안받으면
잠들어 있는 널 알면서도
왜 이리 불안할까
다시 한번 걸어볼까
왜 이리 불안할까
다시 한번 걸어볼까
In the lyrics of 김예림's song "컬러링 Colorring," the singer wakes up around 2 AM, realizing it's not the afternoon as initially thought, but rather the early hours of the night. The lyrics depict a sense of confusion and disorientation as the singer contemplates reaching out to someone who is likely sleeping at that time, feeling anxious about the potential outcome of their call. Despite knowing the other person is asleep, there is an internal conflict prompting the singer to consider making the call again.
The lyrics delve into the complexity of emotions in a relationship, as the singer receives a brief response that seems to imply lingering feelings of affection, but upon reflection, it appears more like excuses or justifications made before a breakup. This realization contributes to the singer's internal turmoil, uncertain about their feelings and the motives behind their actions. The repetitive cycle of uncertainty and doubt is evident in the contemplation of reaching out once more despite the unease it brings.
The mention of confusion and divergence in their relationship alludes to a constant state of uncertainty and miscommunication, where familiar songs fail to alleviate the growing tension between the two individuals. The nights seem to stretch longer, emphasizing the stagnation and discomfort present in their interactions, reflecting a sense of emotional distance and unresolved issues. The repetitive nature of their strife is mirrored in the continuous mention of the same songs that fail to bring solace or clarity to their situation.
The lyrics conclude with a poignant reflection on the singer's internal struggle and uncertainty, questioning the reasons behind their anxiety and whether attempting to reach out once more would provide any resolution. The repetition of questioning their feelings and actions underscores the recurring theme of doubt and internal conflict within the singer, highlighting the ongoing battle to navigate their emotions and the complexities of their relationship. This introspective exploration captures the sense of longing, confusion, and hesitation that permeate the poignant narrative of "컬러링 Colorring."
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Written by: Hyue Il Cho
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