If you’ve traveled in and out of South Station lately, you’ve probably seen (and heard) Tae Kim’s unique musical talent. But chances are you probably didn’t have the time to stop and listen. Every week the talented pianist plays his music for the rushing masses as they hustle to their next train or destination. But who is the man behind the melodic South Station sounds and why does he play at the center of the one of the busiest hubs in Boston? We decided to find out.

Ted Furst, Program Manager at Biederman Redevelopment Ventures, tells us that pianists like Tae Kim are part of “an effort to bring a variety of interesting programming to South Station.” For those who don’t already know, BRV “was hired by Equity Office to energize South Station with improved events,” as well as top talent entertainers and programming.

Furst explained,“we have hired top talent, like Tae, to play live piano for the enjoyment of our visitors as they wait for train, have a bite to eat, or a coffee. Since we’ve started programming, we’ve seen an increase in foot traffic, and found that many people are stopping by just to enjoy the station’s bustle, to meet a friend, or conduct a business meeting.” He continues, “We think of South Station as one of Boston’s public living rooms.”

And Tae Kim, certainly contributes to the terminal’s success. The talent was recently hailed as a “highly skilled improviser” by the New York Times and as a “glimpse of radiant talent” by the Boston Globe. But besides a talented pianist, we found out that “behind the musician mask lies a die-hard Red Sox and Patriots fan.” Kim’s experience playing in the popular terminal is both fascinating and entertaining.

Where exactly in South Station do you play the piano and how long have you been playing there?

The piano is in the center of the train terminal, underneath the big arrival-departure board. I’ve been playing there almost every Wednesday since March of 2013; hard to believe, because it was only supposed to be a two week gig!

What has your experience been like playing the piano at South Station?

The venue is a uniquely open and interactive musical experience for me and (hopefully) my listeners. It’s very different from giving a concert. It’s noisy and people come up and start talking to me even as I’m playing. The environment becomes a challenge as well as a channel of communication between myself and the audience. It has been a fantastic opportunity to hone my performance skills and share my art with the public.

What do you want Boston residents to know about you?

Behind the musician mask lies a die-hard Red Sox and Patriots fan. Though I wasn’t born or raised here, this is the city in which I’ve lived the longest. Boston is my home and I feel blessed to call it that.

Describe your typical day.

Get up. Rush out the door. Go to a rehearsal. Go to another rehearsal. Practice solo repertoire. Go to another rehearsal.  Teach. Forget to eat. Practice more solo repertoire. Play a gig. By now it’s 11pm and time to get a beer. Or two…

As a musician, what is your biggest career aspiration or dream?

My biggest career aspiration is to play.  I just want to play piano.  It doesn’t matter whether it’s at Carnegie Hall or in front of a few people in a retirement home. I just want to play and share my art.  It sounds simplistic, but that’s why I went into this field.  If I can do that my whole life, then I can say that this has been a good life. And if someday I can be famous enough to throw the first pitch at Fenway, well, that would make it a fantastic life.