Born in Seoul, South Korea, Jimin’s piano studies began at the age of 5. She has since then received numerous recognitions, including being a top prize winner at the National Artists Competition at the age of 12, and has continued to pursue her passion in classical music. After receiving her bachelor’s degree at Ewha Women’s University in Seoul, South Korea, she then earned her Master’s Degree and Professional Studies Certificate at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City while studying under renowned artists such as Jacob Lateiner, Dr. Solomon Mikowsky, and Dr. Donn Alexandre Feder. She has since been the principal pianist of the Chicago Oratorio Concert Choir for eleven years, and has performed chamber music extensively. Jimin has performed with internationally renowned violinist Oliver Colbentson for 6 years and more than 180 concerts together that were highly acclaimed. Recently, she has been actively performing chamber music as the founder and the leader of the Apas Piano Trio and duo group Jimin Yun and Friends which consist of violin-piano, cello-piano, flute-piano and piano duos.