Jung Kil’s journey started many years ago- he has been a guitar player since he was a child. Advancing through time, starting in dive bars, Berklee College of Music’s summer programs, teaching guitar lessons in high school, all the way to moving to Nashville in 2019 to start work at a small boutique amplifier company and officially start a music career.

Over 6 years in Nashville was where he really found his loves, passions, and what matters to him. During his time in the Music City he became an accomplished touring & session guitarist who played with esteemed members of the music industry such as: Tony Harnell (TNT), Hugh McDonald (Bon Jovi), Tyler Warren (Queen + Adam Lambert), Martin Motnik (Accept), Julia Lage (Vixen), Will Doughty (Poison), Joe Corson (Formerly EnuffZnuff), Ashley Mitchell (VAIN), Brandon Cook (Black & Blue, Brett Carlisle (Great White) and more. He has toured the country, and has played on the Monsters of Rock Cruise years in a row, bringing happiness and smiles to people’s faces through his emotive playing. Jung Kil also held the title of Production Chief, and Artist Relations liaison for the amplifier company “3rd Power Amplification”, and served a critical role in the company in 2020-late 2024. The company is well known for providing amplification to many artists such as Joe Walsh (James Gang/Eagles), Brad Whitford (Aerosmith), and most recently Joe Satriani.

JK was a hugely integral part in designing, building, and voicing Joe Satriani’s touring amplifier rig “the DRGN 100”- which was voiced to specifically nail the “Live without a Net- 1986” Live show (VH & Sammy Hagar).

In the tech world, Jung Kil most recently operated as the touring guitar tech for Hunter Hayes’ 2025 tour season. Servicing both his guitar, and amplifier rig; as well as serving as a stage manager & tech.

J.K. is driven by his love for his family, that he is supporting through the amplifier building & repair business.