Zinun is the artistic pseudonym of Jinwoong Kim, a South Korean composer and media artist. He explores the intersection of contemporary computer music and interactive media, integrating compositional methodologies with emerging technologies.

With a diverse background spanning music, visual art, engineering, and natural sciences, Zinun develops custom software systems—such as BODIC and KCAC—to pioneer new forms of audiovisual expression. He holds a Ph.D. in Intermedia Arts from Tokyo University of the Arts, where he studied under Professor Kiyoshi Furukawa.

Currently, he is a Professor in the Digital Media Design major at Yonsei University, teaching creative coding, computational design, and media-based artistic practices.

EDUCATION

• Tokyo University of the Arts, Ph.D. in Intermedia Arts (2018 – 2022) Research Student in Intermedia Arts (2017 – 2018)
• Dongguk University, Master in Computer Music Composition (2014 – 2016)
• Hanyang University, Bachelor in Media Communication (2007 – 2013)