Paul Kim (born March 26, 1981) is a Korean American musician, singer and rapper who was also a contestant on Season 6 (2007) of American Idol who made it as one of the top 24 semi-finalists. Kim's initial performance on Season 6 of American Idol garnered all "yes" votes from the judges, and Randy Jackson declared that Kim had one of the best male vocals he heard that season, in Season 6. When Kim made it as one of the top 24 semi-finalists, it was mentioned that the judges were divided by "a split decision".