Jiho Kim, a fingerstyle guitarist, producer, and composer, is an artist who goes beyond simply creating music to deliver spectacular visual performances. From his debut work, Wild Card, to his acclaimed album M.A.E.S.T.R.O, he has established a distinctive and powerful artistic identity that blends music, fashion, and performance, leaving a strong mark on the instrumental music scene.
12-53 Light Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings
For an artist like Jiho Kim, every detail matters; from the warmth and clarity of each note to the consistency of tone throughout every performance. D’Addario XS Phosphor Bronze is a perfect fit for his playing. Designed to deliver a warm, balanced acoustic tone with an exceptionally smooth feel, XS strings allow every nuance of his performance to come through naturally.
“The delicate feel at my fingertips and the depth of tension that responds instantly are the biggest reasons I choose D’Addario XS. In particular, its tonal stability, which remains consistent even through long hours of playing, always brings out the depth and character of the guitar’s natural sound. Whether on stage or in the studio, D’Addario XS helps me achieve the highest level of playing quality, making it my most reliable partner.”
“손끝에 닿는 섬세한 감촉과 즉각적으로 반응하는 장력의 깊이는 제가 ‘다다리오 XS’를 선택하게 만드는 가장 큰 이유입니다. 특히 오랜 연주에도 변함없이 유지되는 톤의 안정성은 기타 본연의 소리를 언제나 깊이 있게 완성해 주며, 무대와 스튜디오를 가리지 않고 최상의 연주 퀄리티를 구현해 주는 ‘다다리오 XS’는 제 가장 든든한 파트너입니다.”
About Jiho Kim
Jiho Kim is an iconic fingerstyle guitarist, producer, and composer whose unparalleled technique and artistic vision go far beyond that of a conventional performer. Blending delicate fingerstyle techniques born from his fingertips with sophisticated visual concepts and fashion, he expands instrumental music into the realm of visual art—an experience meant not only to be heard, but also to be seen.
In 2020, he made a powerful entrance onto the instrumental music scene with his debut work, Wild Card, showcasing bold techniques and a distinctive artistic identity. He followed this with the critically acclaimed album M.A.E.S.T.R.O, completing his own unique artistic framework in which sound, visuals, and performance exist as one. Moving freely across genre boundaries, his spectacular live performances captivate both audiences and critics at every moment.
Building upon the elegance and tradition of guitar performance while continuously adding his own distinctive style, Jiho Kim is redefining what a guitarist can be.
By achieving a complete fusion of music and style, he is firmly establishing himself as a singular presence at the forefront of a new movement in the instrumental music scene.
프로듀싱과 작곡, 독보적인 테크닉을 아우르는 핑거스타일 기타리스트 김지호는 단순한 연주자를 넘어 감각적인 시청각 퍼포먼스를 완성하는 아이코닉한 아티스트다. 손끝에서 피어나는 섬세한 핑거스타일 테크닉에 감각적인 비주얼 컨셉과 패션을 융합하며, 연주음악을 '보는 시각적 예술'의 영역으로 확장시키고 있다. 2020년, 과감한 기교와 개성을 담아낸 첫 데뷔작 ‘Wild Card’로 연주음악 씬에 강렬한 출사표를 던진 그는, 연이어 웰메이드 앨범 ‘M.A.E.S.T.R.O’를 선보이며 사운드와 비주얼, 퍼포먼스가 일치하는 자신만의 고유한 음악적 프레임을 완성했다. 장르의 경계를 자유롭게 넘나드는 그의 스펙터클한 무대는 매 순간 대중과 평단을 동시에 매료시킨다. 전통적인 기타 연주의 품격 위에 자신만의 독창적인 스타일을 더해 나가는 김지호. 음악과 스타일의 완전한 결합을 구현해 내는 그는 지금, 연주음악계의 새로운 흐름을 이끄는 독보적인 존재감을 선명하게 각인시키고 있다.
