Geunyoung Kim began her musical journey at the age of 4 with piano lessons and started violin lessons at the age of 7. Her talent has been recognized with several awards, including Third Prize at the Premiere Chamber Orchestra National Competition in Seoul, South Korea, Third Prize at the Guri-si Symphony Orchestra Competition in Seoul, South Korea, Second Prize at the Minerva Orchestra Competition in Seoul, South Korea, and Third Prize at the Korea Festival Chamber Competition in Seoul, South Korea.

Geunyoung graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Violin Performance from Dankook University in South Korea under Dr. Sarm Kim. She continued her studies with a performance certificate program, Master's and Doctorate of Musical Arts in Violin Performance at Michigan State University under Professor I-Fu Wang. She has received several prestigious awards, including the Dankook University Scholarship (2011-2012), the Romeo Tata Graduate Fellowship (2022-2023), and the Michigan State University Scholarship (2019-2024).

She is passionate about dedicating herself to chamber music, having performed with the Dankook University Alumni Ensemble and the Goyang Arts High School Alumni Ensemble at venues including the Seoul Baroque Chamber Hall and Beethoven House. She had the privilege of participating in Camerata Michigan-West Circle Series and Cello Plus, performing music from the Baroque era to modern times with MSU faculty at Fairchild Theater, MSU. She was a guest violinist at Dale Voelker’s Organ Recital, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, East Lansing, MI, featuring Bach's Sonata No.2 for Violin & Harpsichord, BWV 1015. Her musical repertoire extends beyond traditional classical music; she performed French music of the 20th century at Hollander Hall, East Lansing, MI, including a piece by woman composer Cécile Chaminade, Piano Trio No.2 in A minor, and Maurice Ravel's Sonata for Violin and Cello. 

Geunyoung Kim has performed throughout the U.S. and South Korea. She holds orchestral experience from numerous performances in Korea, including with the Lindenbaum Orchestra, Symphony SONG, and the Korean National Opera, where she performed at the Korea Seoul Arts Center and Lotte Concert Hall. In the U.S., she has showcased her talent as acting assistant concertmaster and principal 2nd violin with the Alma Chamber Orchestra. She also served as assistant principal 2nd violin during the Midland Symphony Orchestra's 50th Anniversary Celebration and as assistant concertmaster in the MLK Dream Orchestra in 2019. She has performed with esteemed ensembles across Michigan, including the Lansing Symphony Orchestra, Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra, Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra, and Jackson Symphony Orchestra.

Geunyoung is currently the concertmaster of the Lapeer Symphony Orchestra and a violinist with the Midland Symphony Orchestra, developing her career as a performer while teaching at the MSU Community Music School, St. Paul Catholic School, and Spring Vale Christian School in Owosso, MI, where she fosters young musicians.