In 2012 , Kim auditioned for Mnet 's television talent show '' Superstar K 4 '' ( the South Korean equivalent of '' American Idol '' ) . He was ultimately the season 's winner , out of nearly two million applicants . Following his win , he performed at the 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong
2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards
2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards
Roy Kim