Hyungwoo (Harry) Kim is 16 years old and attends ACG Strathallan as a Y12 Music Scholarship Student. He is also a part-time music tutor for the Papakura Music School and teaches privately.
Harry started music at the age 7 on the piano, achieving up to Grade 3, all with high distinction and attending New Zealand’s Top Scorers Concert for 3 consecutive years. He began cello at age 12, and passed Trinity Grade 8 in 2023 with 90% distinction under the teaching of Professor James Yoo. He has also recently picked up electric guitar, quickly excelling due to past experiences in music.
Harry has performed, competed and won various Cello and SAPACS tournaments both individually and as a member of school ensembles. He has previous experience playing in group settings: he is currently first chair for 3 years for the New Korean Symphony Orchestra, member of the Symphonia Cello ensemble and ACG Strathallan String ensemble, concert band and String Quartet.
Other hobbies are volleyball, guitar and following K-pop group NewJeans.