Pauline Kim

Pauline Kim is an experienced professional in artist management and partnerships, currently serving as the Artist & Label Partnerships Manager at Spotify since November 2022. Previously, Pauline held the position of A&R Manager at YG Entertainment from July 2021 to May 2022, where leadership of a four-person team focused on album production, project management, and social media strategy for BLACKPINK. Earlier experience includes working as Global Business Manager at SM Entertainment, where responsibilities spanned global artist promotion and translation services, as well as project management roles at CRAINS and KPR&Associates. Pauline's career began at CNN as a News Assistant, contributing to significant news coverage. Educational credentials include a B.A. in Journalism and East Asian Studies from New York University.