The Incredible Kimin Kim in Ballet Excerpts from Age 15 to the Year 2023 - A Tribute

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This video is a tribute to one of the greatest male dancers of our time, the Mariinsky Ballet star, Kimin Kim. The video compilation starts with him at age 15 and age 19 and progresses all the way to the current year. Thanks to V. Baranovsky for the thumbnail image. Subscribe: ‪@TheBunduBallerina‬
Many thanks to the following fabulous channels for their uploads:
‪@kiminkim_fans‬ for
Corsaire coda: • Le Corsaire, act 2 cod...
Swan Lake Coda: • 14.10.2020. Swan lake ...
Sleeping Beauty Act 2: • The Sleeping beauty Ac...
Sleeping Beauty Act 3: • The Sleeping beauty, K...
Paquita Act 2 snatch: • Amazing! Incredible! (...
Giselle: • 28.02.2021.Giselle (Жи...
Paquita Act 3: • Paquita act 3, Kimin K...
Sheherazade: • 23.04.2022. Шехеразада...
Corsaire Age 15: • Best dancer, Ki Min K... ‪@ksh9103509‬
Don Quixote Age 19: • MARIINSKY BALLET - Kim... ‪@YAGP‬
Talisman: • Кимин Ким, бог ветра (... ‪@Anna_N‬
Bayadere: • La Bayadère Viktoria... ‪@nezn70‬
‪@TheBunduBallerina‬
Shurale: • Renata Shakirova & Kim...
Don Quixote: • Kimin Kim & Renata Sha...

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[@candidacarino669]

Such a worthwhile idea and a very kind gesture indeed, from the renowned dance instructor 'Elena Kunikova' and we give our thanks abundantly to her ❤ 😊! Thank you @BB for the caputal info ❤ 😊.

[@candidacarino669]

Typo: I meant to have had written 'capital'.

[@MsShoshi99]

She's one of the very best! Delighted to see her supporting your channel.

[@maxcornise-qh2jk]

Right behind Bolle, Polunin, and the rest! Il est bien époustouflant, non?😅😅😅😅

[@user-yu3te2em6w]

Бесподобный танцовщик

[@user-uv4xw7uc2y]

Кимин Ким - большая, красивая "человекообразная" птица. Его великолепные руки-крылья позволяют ему воспарить над сценой к нашему неописуемому восторгу! И он невероятно музыкален: каждый прыжок, взмах руки и даже взгляд - все в ноту! Давно смотрю балет, но таких технически великолепных, артистичных, неземных и одновременно очень человечных, душевных танцоров. даже на нашей русской балетной сцене единицы. Спасибо, милый Кимин за Ваш безразмерный талант. Брависсимо!❤

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Well-said! Spasiba! ❤️

[@tumendorgieva3035]

Кимин гений современного балета! Какой он крылатый, взмывает ввысь на небывалую высоту! Талант от Бога! Берегите это сокровище! Желаем ему успехов в личной жизни и конечно творческого долголетия!

[@jarabaa]

He is indeed spectacular and beautiful. In every respect. A radiant superhuman enchanter. But he appears to be aided by a unique special ability - the ability to fly. Honestly. Sometimes (often) he simply takes flight for a few seconds. There's nothing like it. I bow my head in respect. Veneration!

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Thanks for your wonderful comment!

[@TheBunduBallerina]

@@GerardGiroth-ex2lj Thank you. Kimin Kim is from South Korea, so a "Korean Swan". 😊

[@aquastar7990]

His lightness and the abikity to hang in the air is magical to watch.

[@marinaodineca4378]

Великий артист балета, необыкновенный труженик и любимый всеми. Великолепный Человек!

[@Anton_Demidov]

Огромное спасибо М.Куллик и В.Киму, что они открыли, воспитали и привезли к нам этот талант. Это украшение и Мариинки, и всей русской сцены.

[@igorpalchitskiyi3034]

АБСОЛЮТГЫЙ ФЕНОМЕН,ДАЙ,БОГ ЕМУ ЗДОРОВЬЯ И СИЛ@@Anton_Demidov

[@xatoertelishvili71]

Кимин великолепен! И не надо ему волноваться, что его любовь, энергия, доброта, человечнлсть не доходят до зрителя! Он великолепный профессионал и великолепный человек! Мое уважение и восхищение Кимину!!!❤

[@Anton_Demidov]

Ходил в Мариинский театр на "Баядерку" с ним и Терешкиной. Это было чудо! Счастье наблюдать его на сцене. Кимин войдет в историю русского и мирового балета как один из самых лучших танцоров современности.

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Agreed 😍

[@igorpalchitskiyi3034]

УЖЕ ВОШЕЛ НАВСЕГДА!!!

[@Anton_Demidov]

@@igorpalchitskiyi3034 Согласен!

[@kr-mary]

Как хорошо, что в Мариинском есть это чудо! Всегда праздник, когда попадаешь на спектакли с ним.

[@user-kh2pm9uv6b]

К сожалению в новом сезоне не танцует. Театр молчит, а люди пишут в комментариях, что травмировался. Желаю скорейшего восстановления!

[@Udatcha]

Дорогой Кимин Ким, ждем, очень ждём вашего возвращения! Здоровья вам! ❤

[@artcake_40]

что значит,, всегда"? -он гражданин Кореи и работает по контракту, его дело продлевать его или нет

[@kr-mary]

@@artcake_40 Это вы к чему?

[@steluriko]

Фантастический!! Какая работа, слов нет.

[@melumarsa6561]

I am completely transfixed. I have not seen a male ballet dancer so gifted since Nijinsky or Nureyev. A phenom. All this at age 15. A madness of beauty & artistry. Genius.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Amazing! And so young still!

[@georgezman5698]

Only 15 ! ! Extreme control, outstanding skill exhibition . Beauty, elegance and grace all in one! B R A V O !

[@JAMoore-zz3ki]

Even at the tender age of 15, he was already a breathtaking dancer. It's easy to see he was destined for greatness in the world of ballet!

[@annermel9121]

He is so elegant. He seems to float in the air.

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

This was beautiful to watch…and to see him progress over time. His leaps, jumps and spins become much tighter and even more impressive and his technique extraordinary. The only thing which doesn’t change is his enthusiasm for the art.

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Well said.

[@margaretcain3223]

And his TIMING !! Superb !

[@marnyfrancesca2526]

Absolutely mesmerising to watch, perfection!

[@nicolehourcade]

For me he is the best classical dancer i have seen in my life, not only his impressive technical ability but he is dancing not only with his body but with his soul, it is the reason why he is magical, iconic😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Well said.

[@Consrignrant]

Who are the others? Name 10.

[@galart3886]

@@Consrignrant Kimin Kim is only 15 years old at the beginning of the video.

[@susankroll1361]

Magnificent talent!

[@tanisabenulic2861]

Hear, hear!!!!!

[@BonitaAnnSKIBA]

The man is amazing! Absolute joy to watch! Phenomenal talent!

[@user-to8hv9lz1r]

I am a big fan of him~!!! a gorgeous and incredible dancer

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Absolutely!

[@user-kl4ci7ug9d]

Кимин летает над сценой, парит, как птица, и сверкает, и сияет. И все его герои - живые и страстно любящие жизнь. Новых сияющих вершин в работе!

[@YordanovaRumyana]

Ведь кроме техники, нужно проявить артистизм. Это же изкуство. Иначе это гимнастика или цирковое изполнение. Нельзя залетать🎉 в такие дебри. Но не только он хорош. Ему подбирают партнерши под стать. И поверьте, видеть на видно или в живую такое изполнение- впечатления разные. Как бы не нравился снятым на плёнку, видеть лично, впечатление будет в разы сильнее. 🎉

[@renatemensah9732]

He is a natural. Beautiful.❤

[@adrianaclark8498]

What a sensational dancer! I do believe I have seen some very original moves that I have not seen others do. Bravo!

[@olivalife5730]

Полный восторг!!! Браво!!!!!!!!! Бесподобен, великолепен, прекрасен♥♥♥ Оторваться невозможно)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[@lauriemogianesi3571]

So graceful.Kim is a born natural you can see he loves what he does!Such a pleasure to watch.Thank You.

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Thank you too for your lovely comment.

[@Marci-Yah777]

I was mesmerised by this incredible dancer. It’s as if he defies gravity, such perfection 😮 I am truly impressed.

[@user-iq8ri8yp5j]

К. КИМ ВОЙДЕТ В ИСТОРИЮ МИРОВОГО БАЛЕТА... БЛЕСК, ЛОСК ЕГО ТАНЦЫ.❤❤❤🎉

[@user-nr2hv7pe9f]

Как он прекрасен! Глаз не отвести от его танца , и в живую, и в записи! Скорейшего выздоровления любимому артисту! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@spred-64]

Что с ним случилось?

[@taniang123]

As soon as I saw his dancing, I was like this man definitely has done taekwondo. That turns out to be true when I looked him up. I found Korean dancers, regardless of genre, who have learnt taekwondo possess the precision, particular body lines, and the unique inner power in their moves. In the ballet world, these definitely have help him stand out among the rest

[@verenamaharajah6082]

I’ve never heard of this dancer before! I can’t get over how wonderful ( and gorgeous) he was even at the age of 15!.

[@karmelicanke]

15 yr old dancer...Stupendous!

[@malipapaez9257]

@@karmelicankebailarín

[@antonellacelotto8455]

Grazie per averci mostrato il suo percorso. Meraviglioso ballerino, quanta grazia ed eleganza unita ad una tecnica perfetta. Ci fa volare con lui... Un vero Angelo, grande. Straordinaria leggerezza.

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Grazie.

[@TheBorzoilover]

Kimmin Kim what an artist so much talent is up there with the greats.

[@christineneville8435]

He is brilliant and a joy to watch.

[@user-sg3eq7qv3c]

Настоящий Балет - это вообще что то космическое !... Браво !!!..

[@Glafira406]

Имела удовольствие видеть Кимина в спектакле "Юноша и смерть" с Д. Вишневой на фестивале "Белые ночи". Незабываемое зрелище. Настоящая звезда Мариинки!

[@larissapotapenko4781]

Спасибо за совет. Посмотрела еще с Шакировой запись. Как легко в его руках балерины взмывают ввысь. Какая в нем внутренняя сила, несмотря на легкость и грацию. Как он скромен, представляя партнерш, оставаясь, как бы на втором плане. Столько внутреннего благородства и надежности Спасибо.

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Spasiba. Well said.

[@larissapotapenko4781]

Великолепен. Артистизм, обаяние, отточенные, лёгкие прыжки с зависанием, а какая гибкость. Он один из лучших мастеров современности. Хотелось бы ещё увидеть его поддержки

[@Natalia-xo4hv]

Там тоже все хорошо. Поищите запись Дон Кихота Кима с Терешкиной, которую показывали на Меццо. Составите свое мнение.

[@igorpalchitskiyi3034]

держит фантастически,Ренату Шакирову на одной руке проносит по диагонали через всю сцену Мариинки.

[@marie-francedenis6603]

Magnifique ! Ce Danseur - Etoile Maitrise...puissance...grace...technique...Quel Talent !!!!! .MERCI.

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Merci!

[@janiceyoung7273]

Just Extraordinary

[@roccodepalma9734]

Non c'e' alcun dubbio: kimin Kim e' un grande del nostro tempo. Tra lui e Vasiliev fanno a gara in eccellenza.

[@magdahearne497]

Fabulous, thank you so much for sharing. Wish I'd seen the entire performance of Sherherazade, that performance clip looked electric. He is without a doubt one of my favourite dancers , his athleticism is amazing 🌺

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Thank you too!

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Here is the link to more of Kimin Kim in Sheherazade: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ_Ec5Krn95jgLc

[@magdahearne497]

Thank you 🌸

[@user-yb4xs5yi6y]

Bravissimo super super bravo Eccezionale

[@eugenia870]

This is a wonderful compilation, thanks BB! I find it always great to see clips from Kimin Kim, every single time his precices jumps and pirouetes are really electrifying" ... one of the greatest nowaday no dount, and I love it together with Renata Shakirova, they make a great pair on stage. Kimin alsolways has this pleasant smile and sense of joy... I was fortunate to see him live in different galas, what an experience!

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Couldn't agree more!

[@nicolecuvillier9698]

Quel talent , quelle beauté et surtout quelle grâce !

[@blh1294]

In my opinion he is the best ballet male dancer of all times! ❤❤ Thank you very much for this - you keep the ballet alive! 🥰🥰❤🙏

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Thank you for your beautiful comment! 🙏

[@nbenefiel]

He’s lovely but he’s not Baryshnikov.

[@Natalia-xo4hv]

​@@nbenefielof course not. He is Kimin Kim!

[@malipapaez9257]

@@nbenefielThe silly comment of the month😂😂😂😂😂

[@JoanHenderson-bn1yz]

@nbene no he is better.

[@mussoellida4049]

❤e un fenomeno veramente bravo eccezionale

[@gavrilarsinte762]

Talent de la Dumnezeu..multa munca si pasiune...dar si o scola ff bună!! Bravo !! Fii binecuvântat!!❤

[@user-dj9vt1sb9x]

발레리노 김기민! 넘나 멋있습니다. 자랑스럽습니다.

[@adrianamorales1702]

🥰🩰🥇Beautiful compilation. Kim so talented dancer: impecable technique, great jumps,tours and pirouettes. Just excellent. Thanks for sharing. ADRIANA MORALES FROM ARGENTINA 🇦🇷 ❤.

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Thank you too!

[@judyharris5805]

Fantastic.what a treat to watch him perform. He makes every move appear effortlessly 😊

[@l.alexandra5871]

The greatest male dancer - possibly ever. He is simply astonishing. Perfect in every way. And not just for his technique and pyrotechnics. A true force of nature - one of a kind.

[@marygard6907]

He floats like a feather in his jumps.

[@OperaJH]

He is truly wonderful. He is totally his own dancer, but I can’t help seeing the grace of Nureyev with the power of Baryshnikov. His body line is perfect whatever he is doing and his strength is awesome. Wow! Kudos and wishers for continued success!

[@arnoborro5044]

ааааааааааааа 🤩🤩🤩🤩 Это что-то за гранью, перевоплощение парящего в воздухе Нежинского!

[@reborndaughter445]

What a treat to watch. I love his performances especially Don Quixote. Many thanks.

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Thank you too.

[@seelenlerche]

Ich habe mich bisher nie für Ballett interessiert, dachte immer: "Was soll das Gehopse?" Aber diesem Tänzer könnte ich stundenlang zuschauen. Das ist wahre Kunst!

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Danke, ich auch! 😍

[@annh9225]

Absolutely remarkable young man! He loves his art inside, and outside. I wish him a long and healthy career.

[@olgapershin3031]

better than anybody before! Great!!

[@susanbechtold1267]

The lift he gets is incredible!!👏👏 He flies in mid air. What power he's developed.

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Yes indeed! 🤩

[@dasramm3414]

Браво!!! ЧУдесно!!!Здоровья и успехов в творчестве Вам❤❤❤❤❤

[@OliveraPrijic-eg9og]

Bože,kao da niste s ove planete.Vortuoznost,izražajnost,stas,harizma,sve Vam je Bog dao.Blagosloveni bili.❤❤

[@dancingbluecrane2813]

Exhilerating to watch! He is so versatile and outstanding in all styles! To me he is not just a master of dance but a genius in action that we are very privileged to see/experience. Thank you for this beautifully flowing compilation and tribute.

[@gretatillett1100]

Quite extraordinary, this young man was born to FLY, such a beautiful technique ❤👏👏👏

[@elizzy8754]

I had to roll back the first extract to check that I had seen Kim's age correctly - 15 yo! He gives bravura performances but always with extreme classical elegance. (Thank you for the short glimpse of Kim with Shakirova at the end ❤).

[@TheBunduBallerina]

And thank you for your wonderful comment.

[@stellamarishansen3317]

Kimin es increíble, posee una técnica asombrosa, se convirtió para mi en el baillarin más talentoso de los q recuerdo haber visto. Es único y sus condiciones parecen aumentar en cada rol. Su participaciona en "Sherezade" me corto el aliento. EL MEJOR DE LOS MEJORES!!!

[@roccodepalma9734]

Ho visto Kimin Kim dal vivo, purtroppo poche volte. Ma e' un danzatore straordinario. Tra lui e Vasiliev fanno a gara in bravura di ogni tipo e pongono la danza maschile ad un livello nettamente superiore.

[@shitao701]

As a devoted fan of Kimin Kim, I thank you for this beautiful compilation you share with us. He is an authentic artist who keeps growing and who keeps touching our soul with beauty.

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Thank you. Couldn’t agree more.

[@user-dc9qj5pd7n]

Мой любимый, красивый , прекрасно воспитанный Кимин Ким❤👍

[@ChrissieSM]

Wow, wow, wow! FABULOUS!

[@viki56k88]

Невероятный. Для меня новое имя. Очень красив и талантлив ❤

[@ReginaTeca]

Perfect Kimin Kim !!! Congratulations ! Regards from Brasil.

[@solveiglandvikbrg9103]

KIM Ki-Min is incredible !!!!! A wonderful dancer..... 🥰 ❤🧡💛💚💙

[@gonefishing167]

That was absolutely wonderful, thank you so much. What a wonderful and masterful display of ballet 🩰. What a talent he is 🩰🩰🩰🩰🩰🩰🙏🙏👵🇦🇺

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Thank you too!

[@Carmengarcia-yb7sq]

No tengo palabras, El lo dice todo❤

[@rutakrugiskyte7277]

Puiki Technika❤❤❤ Šoka Kūnas ir Siela Kartu❤❤❤ Artistas ,Charakteris ir Valia!!! Siekis Baleto Everestas ❤❤❤ Bravisimo Artistui Tiek Daug Pasiekus Tobulybė❤❤❤🎉❤❤❤

[@natahindi5908]

браво !!!!!!!

[@judyeliase3681]

so graceful

[@corneliaiamandei5071]

Măiestrie arta talent. Te încântă. Succes în continuare.

[@zieglercadeaux9841]

Un génie hors norme, un véritable Ange de beauté, venu du cœur de l'univers, pour ravir nos âmes d'émerveillement et de bonheur. Merci mon prince de lumière et d'amour, de nous permettre de t'aimer et de t'adorer. Merci pour tout ce que tu nous offres comme prouesse faite de délicatesse et de grâce.

[@user-kw1zz6cv9m]

🗽🎶♥️ СПАСИБО за эту подборку! ВОСТОРГ!!!!!!!

[@tinapeters5725]

He was born to danc, This young man was born to dance, he is magnificient ,such a gift can only come from above

[@AnnieLEROY-yi3wm]

I think that Kimin is the best dancer actually.

[@lettygomez1626]

Maravilloso bailarin!! Cuando lo veo bailar me quedo extasiada con su baile, no doy crédito ver tal perfección

[@brendadufaur37]

Such a superb dancer.

[@roccodepalma9734]

Non smetterei mai di guardare questo video. Kimin Kim e' insieme a Vasiliev i migliori del nostro tempo.

[@tarantellalarouge7632]

he is a real firecracker in those roles ! flawless, control and a lot of stamina, he is perfect in Basilio in Don Quixote, I was a little disappointed by the choreography of the Sleeping Beauty (Prince Désiré coda) , it is not his fault but I have seen better versions of it. I would like to see him in contemporary or modern ballet and more "acting" parts. Thanks for the video, always a pleasure to watch !

[@elizzy8754]

To your last comment, yes it would be so good to see Kim in the MacMillan and Neumeier repertoires. He would be superb, I feel, in The Lesson (Ionescu).

[@marianneunger7069]

That was phenomenal. Wow factor to the nth degree. OMG!

[@moniquelandrieux5508]

Absolument fabuleux ! Bravissimo !!!

[@richardcleveland8549]

Astounding! Amazing! Incredible! Words fail me . . . thank you for this survey of an amazing dancer!

[@conceicaosaraivarodrigues9589]

He is so great ❤

[@markbeck8384]

What an artist! I am astonished at his gifts, and glad to appreciate them.

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Thank you for your comments!

[@paulaguedes3187]

Bellissimo 👏my 💖from 🇵🇹 good and happy new year 🍀🕊️☮️🌎🙏

[@bettyharris3691]

Absolutely wondrous ❤

[@excelenteresultadopositivo9036]

Magnifico. Hacen de su arte ., algo sublime !!!!!!

[@fericy1]

Danseur incroyable!

[@adalyubarksy9985]

OMG . I have never seen a better performance . It is unbelievable haw he dances . I thank you very much for posting this video . SPASIBO . ❤ 🌹

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Thank you so much!

[@user-kq4bg7hn4w]

Magnificent.

[@LarisaEv]

Это просто волшебство, феерия! Спасибо огромное за эту подборку!

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Spasiba

[@Patiuska48]

Amazing ❤❤❤

[@tatianaberg7262]

Впечатляет. Легкость и сила, а также прекрасный контроль тела - вот основные составляющие таких достижений.❤

[@fairies47]

I'm amazed by his technique and virtuosity, but even more by how precise he is... Every gesture is made with perfection, timing, and so much grace! And he knows to adapt his way of dancing according to the part... More graceful when it's "romantic" ballet, more strength, very manly for "Sheherazade"... A delight for the eyes!

[@Maria-ng5tn]

До чего же он хорош!❤