Singer-songwriter Sam Kim has officially signed an exclusive contract with Herby Giro, joining the same label as beloved artist Park Hyo Shin.

On September 20, Herby Giro announced, "We have signed an exclusive contract with singer-songwriter Sam Kim, who is beloved by fans. We plan to actively support him so he can engage in various activities across different fields."

Sam Kim first captured the spotlight as the runner-up on K-pop Star Season 3 and made his debut in 2016 with the album I AM SAM. Since then, he's been on a roll, delivering hit tracks like Sun and Moon and The Juice, showcasing his impressive skills in songwriting, composing, and producing.

Known for his collaborations with top artists such as Crush, Kwon Jin-ah, Loco, Primary, IU, and Raisa, Sam Kim has made a name for himself both domestically and internationally. He's also earned the title of "OST powerhouse," contributing memorable tracks to popular dramas like Our Beloved Summer, Search: WWW, and the iconic Goblin.

With his diverse musical talents and experience across various genres, fans are eagerly anticipating the exciting musical synergy that Sam Kim will create with Herby Giro.

As he embarks on this new journey, Sam Kim now shares the label with Park Hyo-shin, adding even more excitement to his future endeavors!

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Kim Jaejoong, the famous singer and businessman, recently revealed that he was the victim of a hacking incident involving his Kakao Pay account, raising concerns about his financial safety.

On May 7, the star shared his experience with fans via the official fan platform From, explaining that his Kakao Pay account was hacked and the password was changed without his permission. As a result, Kim Jaejoong was locked out of his account and couldn’t access any of his information, which made the situation even more difficult to handle.

He expressed frustration over the customer service process, sharing that he had contacted support multiple times for help. Despite talking to a representative for over an hour, the issue wasn’t resolved. Kim Jaejoong pointed out a flaw in the system: “The hacker changed the password, so why do I, the victim, have to prove everything?”

Things only got worse when he was told he would be connected to another representative, only for it to be the same department. He admitted, “I was mentally crushed” after realizing the lack of progress. While he acknowledged that the customer service staff was working hard, he couldn’t help but feel that the system was too weak to handle such incidents.

Fortunately, after two days of struggle, the situation was finally resolved. Kim Jae Joong confirmed that his account was closed and deleted, and luckily, no financial loss occurred. “It was truly a terrifying day,” he shared, relieved that the problem was fixed.

Despite the scary experience, Kim Jaejoong continues to thrive in other areas of his career. In 2023, he co-founded iNKODE Entertainment, a company where he works as a producer and businessman. iNKODE Entertainment currently manages artists like Oh Ji Yul, Jung Si Hyun, Lee Ji Hoon, and others. Kim Jae joong also launched the 7-member girl group Say My Name last year.

Even though he’s facing challenges, Kim Jaejoong’s career remains strong, and he’s taking steps to ensure this type of situation doesn’t happen again.

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