James Kim has appeared as soloist with orchestras such as Boston Symphony and Royal Philharmonic, working with conductors David Zinman, Michael Sanderling, Alexander Shelley, Keith Lockhart, onstage at Carnegie Stern Auditorium, Zankel Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, Jordan Hall, and Metropolitan Museum of Art. He has given solo recitals at Carnegie Weill Hall, Greene Space, Seoul Arts Center IBK Hall, and Kumho Art Hall. His performances have been broadcasted on radio stations NPR and WQXR.

The Hugh Hodgson School of Music announces James Kim as the new Assistant Professor of Cello. Kim will begin this teaching as UGA begins the 2024-25 academic year. Kim will take over for Professor of Cello David Starkweather, who is retiring at the end of spring academic year after 41 years at the University of Georgia.