The Kim Sisters in action! Mia, Aija, and Sue
Movie producer Daehyun Kim, Mia Kim, and her husband, musician Tommy Vig, on the red carpet at the opening ceremony at the Jecheon, Korea Film and Music Festival, August 13, 2015, premiering the documentary about Mia and The Kim Sisters: "Try To Remember”
KIM SISTER MIA KIM 김시스터즈 김민자 2019! (Veled vagyok)
MIA AND TOMMY IN BUDAPEST PERFORMING AT THE KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL 2017
Mia at the Vigadó Palace in Budapest (2018)
Mia and Tommy on FÁBRY in Budapest (2018)
"BROADWAY TO VEGAS"
LAURA DENI
2017 OCT
Hungarian TV Interview with Mia for "Try to Remember" in Budapest (2017)
Mia Kim (USA - Korea)
Vocalist and Musician
ABOUT MIA KIM
Born to a musical family in Korea, Mia was performing with her sisters at an early age, entertaining the US troops. After several promises by a number of 'agents', the Kim Sisters finally got invited to America to perform in Las Vegas in 1959. The trio got a four week contract in the Thunderbird Hotel, as a supporting act to the 'China Doll Revue'. Their showmanship and entertainment value was finally noticed by the entertainment director of the Stardust Hotel, and given a two week contract which extended to eight and a half months. They worked six shows a night, and after sleeping briefly, learned new instruments and rehearsed until it was time to play again.
Vocalist and Musician
ABOUT MIA KIM
Born to a musical family in Korea, Mia was performing with her sisters at an early age, entertaining the US troops. After several promises by a number of 'agents', the Kim Sisters finally got invited to America to perform in Las Vegas in 1959. The trio got a four week contract in the Thunderbird Hotel, as a supporting act to the 'China Doll Revue'. Their showmanship and entertainment value was finally noticed by the entertainment director of the Stardust Hotel, and given a two week contract which extended to eight and a half months. They worked six shows a night, and after sleeping briefly, learned new instruments and rehearsed until it was time to play again.
The CD, Mia's most recent recording of August 10, 2017 at Tom-Tom Records, Budapest, "Tommy Vig 2018" can be purchased here:
klasszikusjazz@gmail.com
klasszikusjazz@gmail.com
The big break came when they were invited on the Ed Sullivan show, and the Kim Sisters were invited to play all over America.
In February 1960 The Kim Sisters were featured in Life Magazine.
The Kim Sisters appearing on
The Dean Martin TV Show
Mia and Tommy at the Debrecen Jazz Festival
Mia married Tommy Vig in March 1967, after they had been playing together for several years 'back to back' on a rotating stage.
Mia also starred at the Desert Inn Hotel, and appeared on the Ed Sullivan Live TV Show 24 times. She also appeared on The Dinah Shore Show, Operation Entertainment, Hollywood Palace and Dean Martin television shows. Mia's mellow personality and singing perfectly complemented Tommy's energetic playing and character. This was true in all aspects of their lives together, and showed in his music, business and family life.
Mia also starred at the Desert Inn Hotel, and appeared on the Ed Sullivan Live TV Show 24 times. She also appeared on The Dinah Shore Show, Operation Entertainment, Hollywood Palace and Dean Martin television shows. Mia's mellow personality and singing perfectly complemented Tommy's energetic playing and character. This was true in all aspects of their lives together, and showed in his music, business and family life.
Mia singing "Oriental Boy" from"They Call Me Bruce?"
(1982 motion picture scored by Tommy)
Mia's velvety voice is still mesmerizing audiences during Tommy's vibrant and unique performances of both classical and improvised jazz.
Over the years, Tommy and Mia have played to packed houses worldwide, and have achieved a unique rapport with their international audiences. Their polished professionalism is always hugely successful and popular, bringing inspiration, verve and fun to the public and fellow musicians.
In the summer of 2006, Tommy and Mia moved to Hungary permanently, where they have been enthralling audiences with their brilliant playing in concerts, and on television and radio. They have recorded several CDs, including the "ÜssDob", ("Beat It!") and "Now and Then".
Three recent photos of Mia and Tommy performing
Mia today
Here you can read Mia's interview with The Korea Times in November 2011: "From Seoul to Las Vegas: story of the Kim Sisters"
Director Kim Daehyun (받는사람 : "'Daehyun Kim'" < indeline@gmail.com> ,'김대현') produced an excellent documentary of Mia's life as a KIM SISTER ("Try to Remember")
Director Kim Daehyun (받는사람 : "'Daehyun Kim'" < indeline@gmail.com> ,'김대현') produced an excellent documentary of Mia's life as a KIM SISTER ("Try to Remember")
Clip from "Try to Remember" and Interviews with Mia @ 2015 JIMFF
Here you can read Mia's full interview with The Korea Times in January 2017: Kim Sisters' Min-ja talks about 'Try to Remember'
다방의 푸른 꿈
TABANG AH PUROON KUM
AUTHENTIC AMERICAN-KOREAN
JAZZ IN SEOUL
2016
THE ONE AND ONLY
KIM MIN-JA OF THE KIM SISTERS
Korean TV Interview with Mia for "Try to Remember" in Seoul (2017)
Here you can read Mia's full interview with Korea JoongAng Daily in January 2017: The Kim Sisters, pioneering K-pop stars, recall their journey : New documentary "Try to Remember" tells the story of the trio who dominated Vegas Strip
Korean Radio Interview with Mia for "Try to Remember" in Seoul (2017)
Here you can read the full article in The Korea Herald (January 2017): Musical couple rings unchained melodies from yesterday
"TEARS OF MOKPO”
Mia and Tommy
Screening of "Try to Remember" at Ewha in Seoul (2017)
I thank the Korean people for your great support I received from you when in August 2015 I performed with my husband at the JECHEON FILM AND MUSIC FESTIVAL, The Seoul CJ Cultural Foundation Theater (producer Sung Hyun Kim) pictured above, and the great Club, where I had such fun singing with The Barberettes and The Mimi Sisters! - Mia
Korean Interview with Mia (2015)
MEET THE ORIGIN
The Seoul CJ Cultural Foundation Theater
Mia Kim of The Kim Sisters with The Barberettes and The Mimi Sisters in Korea in 2015
Mia in Seoul August 2015 with a Barberette and a Mimi
Mia and Tommy with producer Daehyun Kim and The Barberettes at the 2015 Jecheon, Korea Film & Music Festival
Mia and Tommy performing in Seoul at the 2015 Jecheon, Korea Film and Music Festival
Mia Kim of The Kim Sisters and her husband Tommy with The Mimi Sisters in Korea 2015
Mia performing with The Barberettes and The Mimis at the Club in Seoul (August 2015)
"KIMCHI KAKDUGI"
Mia and Tommy with The Barberettes and The Mimis
The Club in Seoul (August 2015)
Korean TV Interview with Mia
2015 Jecheon, Korea Film and Music Festival
"KIMCHI KAKDUGI"
Amateur Video
Mia and Tommy with The Barberettes
2015 Jecheon, Korea Film and Music Festival
"TEARS OF MOKPO"
Amateur Video
Mia and Tommy
2015 Jecheon, Korea Film and Music Festival
"SING, SING, SING"
Amateur Video
Mia and Tommy
2015 Jecheon, Korea Film and Music Festival
The Kim Sisters
I am Mia Kim of The Kim Sisters and I am proud to be a Kim Sister and will continue to perform as a Kim Sister.
I am looking forward to visiting and singing in my Homeland again soon, but right now I enjoy the great city of Budapest!
Thank you very much!
Sincerely,
Mia Kim
The Story of Mia Kim and the Kim Sisters
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
TBA
KIM SISTER MIA KIM 김시스터즈 김민자 2019! (Veled vagyok)
PAST PERFORMANCES
VIGADÓ THEATER BUDAPEST "IN MEMORY OF 1956" CONCERT, 2018 OCT 27, SATURDAY 7 PM
10TH ANNUAL KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL (BUDAPEST, HUNGARY) 2017 OCTOBER 29
BUDAPEST JAZZ CLUB, 2017 SEPTEMBER 2, SATURDAY 8 PM
BÁLNA THEATER, OFFICIAL BUDAPEST SPRING FESTIVAL, 2017 APRIL 8
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