Violin by Tae Yeong Kim, Seoul 2025

Taeyeong Kim was born in Korea and developed an early passion for music, beginning with guitar as a hobby. This interest led to work at a musical instrument company, where exposure to violin making inspired a move to Cremona. After three years of training, Kim worked  in Brescia with master luthier Ioannis Apostolou, participating in competitions and exchanging ideas with leading teachers and colleagues. Now based in Korea as a head repairer, Kim specializes in restoration, integrating making and restoration techniques to create instruments with refined, expressive, and beautiful sound.

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Maker: Tae Yeong Kim

Region: Seoul, South Korea

Year: 2025

Specifications 

      Body Length: 354 mm

      Upper Bout: 166 mm

      Middle Bout: 116 mm

      Lower Bout: 206 mm

Certification: LAVS

SKU: P1149-BL-C

Level: Professional