Kim Hak Rae (born 12 August 1957 in Seoul, South Korea) is a South Korean singer who entered the music scene while studying at Myongji University. In 1979, he won the MBC University Song Festival main prize with the track "내가", which launched his professional career the following year. His debut studio album, Kim Hak Rae (5 May 1986), followed, though his first solo releases began earlier with EPs such as "꿈에서 새벽까지" (1 May 1985) and "내가" (30 Dec 1979). Over the next decade he issued a series of full‑length albums, including Kim Hak Rae (1983), Kim Hak Rae 2 (1984), Kim Hak Rae 3 (1985), Kim Hak Rae 4 (1986), Kim Hak Rae 5 (1987), and Kim Hak Rae 6 (1988). Songs like "하늘이여", "슬픔의 심로", "겨울 바다", and "사랑하면 안되나" became hits, with "하늘이여" earning a KBS Top Ten Golden Cup after six consecutive weeks at number one. In 2015, Kim Hak Rae released the compilation New & Golden, which included new tracks "사랑이란 그런거야" and "일어나 올드 보이" alongside remastered classics. His career has been decorated with multiple KBS Song Awards for Best Singer from 1983 through 1988, a KBS Retro Hit in 2019, and recognition for songwriting and album design. Kim Hak Rae remains an influential figure in Korean pop music.