KIM, Jee Won

Jee Won Kim is a composer based in the United States and South Korea, whose work investigates the interplay of time, space, and perception, drawing significant inspiration from fine art and literature. Her compositions often explore the question of how music is experienced and perceived, aiming to create works that can be understood beyond auditory means.

Kim's music has been performed by various ensembles and artists, including andPlay, International Contemporary Ensemble, and Yarn/Wire. She has received recognition, including a special prize at the 5th Ise-Shima International Composition Competition and a finalist position for the 2021 Morton Gould Young Composer Awards. Her electronic works have been featured at ICMC 2024 and the SEAMUS National Conference 2021.

She is a co-founder of ENAE, a collective for Korean women composers, and Overtuned Fest, a cross-genre initiative. Kim holds degrees from Chung-Ang University and the Manhattan School of Music, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Music at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.