Kim Bum

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In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

Kim Bum
Kim in 2009
Born
Kim Sang-bum

(1989-07-07) July 7, 1989 (age 34)
Mapo, Seoul, South Korea
EducationChung-Ang University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active2006–present
AgentKing Kong by Starship
Korean name
Hangul
김범
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Beom
McCune–ReischauerKim Pŏm
Birth name
Hangul
김상범
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Sang-beom
McCune–ReischauerKim Sangpŏm
Websitestarship-ent.com

Kim Sang-bum (Korean: 김상범; born July 7, 1989), known professionally as Kim Bum (alternatively Kim Beom), is a South Korean actor and singer. He is best known for his television roles as F4 member So Yi-jung in Boys Over Flowers (2009), half-blood gumiho Lee Rang in Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020), and genius student Han Joon-hwi in Law School (2021). Kim reprised his role as Lee Rang in Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 (2023).

Early life and education[edit]

Kim Sang-beom was born in Seoul, South Korea on July 7, 1989. He attended Chung-ang University, majoring in Film and Theater.[1][2]

Career[edit]

2006–2007: Beginnings[edit]

Kim joined the "Survival Star Audition", and was placed 6th out of hundreds of contestants. However, because he was under 20, he could not proceed in the competition. "Survival Star Audition" opened many opportunities for Kim, and he received multiple roles in television series. Kim made his acting debut in the sitcom High Kick!.

2008–2011: Rising popularity[edit]

Kim first gained recognition for his scene-stealing role in MBC's anniversary drama East of Eden,[3] winning the Netizen Popularity Award at the Korea Drama Awards.[4] He rose to prominence in 2009 after playing the role of So Yi-jung in the hit drama Boys Over Flowers.[5][6] He achieved further recognition with his supporting role in fantasy melodrama Padam Padam (2011), written by Noh Hee-kyung.[7][8][9][2]

2012–2015: Solo debut and overseas activities[edit]

Kim released his first studio album, Hometown, on June 20, 2012.[10] He performed his first solo concert, Kim Beom Japan Live 2012, at the Stellar Ball in Tokyo's Shinagawa Prince Hotel.[11]

In 2013, Kim reunited with Noh in romance melodrama That Winter, The Wind Blows (2013).[12][13][14] He made his Chinese film debut in Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon directed by Tsui Hark, which became one of the highest grossing Chinese films of the year.[15] He then starred in the thriller Miracle Hands by Kwon Ho-young.[16] The same year, he took on his first historical drama Goddess of Fire which co-stars Moon Geun-young.[17]

In 2014, Kim was cast in his first Chinese television drama V Love, also known as the Chinese version of Gossip Girls.[18] Kim subsequently starred in two Chinese films; romantic comedy Lovers & Movies and suspense film The Beloved.[19][20]

2015–present: Comeback to Korea[edit]

Kim made his small-screen comeback in tvN's crime thriller Hidden Identity in 2015.[21][22] He starred in another crime thriller Mrs. Cop 2, and earned praise for his portrayal of a villain.[23]

In 2018, Kim appeared in Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead, the third installment in the comedy-mystery Detective K film series, marking his return to Korean cinemas after four years.[24]

He enlisted in the military in April 2018 and was released in March 2020.

In 2020, he starred in the fantasy drama Tale of the Nine Tailed alongside Lee Dong-wook and Jo Bo-ah.

In 2021, he starred in legal drama Law School.

In 2022, Kim starred in Ghost Doctor, acting alongside Rain.[25] Later in July, Kim joined the UNIVERSE communication platform.[26]

In 2023, Kim reprised his role of Lee Rang in Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 alongside Lee Dong Wook.

Personal life[edit]

In February 2012, Kim's agency announced that he was suffering from degenerative arthritis due to the dramatic weight-loss he experienced after training for his role in the JTBC cable drama Padam Padam.[27]

Kim is close friends with fellow actors Lee Min-ho and Jung Il-woo.[28][29][2]

Relationship[edit]

It was revealed on November 1, 2013, that Kim was dating his Goddess of Fire co-star, Moon Geun-young.[30] On May 15, 2014, media outlets reported that they had ended their 7-month-long relationship. Agencies of both actors confirmed the news stating: "They did break up not too long ago but have decided to remain good friends and supportive colleagues".[31][32]

On March 29, 2018, it was confirmed that Kim is in a relationship with actress Oh Yeon-seo.[33][34][35] However, after a few months of dating they were reported to have parted ways.[36][37]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2008 Hellcats Lee Ho-jae
Death Bell Kang Hyeon
2009 Flight Park Si-beom
2013 Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon Yuan Zhen
The Gifted Hands Kim Joon
Hello Seoul Kim Kyung-woo Promotional web short film
produced for MIOGGI Hong Kong 		[38]
2015 Lovers and Movies Lin Jun
The Beloved Jiang Suying
2018 Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead Cheon-moo

Television series[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2006 Rude Women Jeong Hyeon-jun
Unstoppable High Kick Kim Bum
2008 East of Eden Lee Dong-cheol (15 years old)
2009 Boys Over Flowers So Yi-jung
Dream Lee Jang-seok
High Kick Through the Roof Ja-ok's nephew Cameo (episode 72)
2010 The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry Ha Min-jae
Haru: An Unforgettable Day in Korea Photographer Produced by the Korea National Tourism Organization.
2011 Padam Padam Lee Gook-soo
2012 High Kick 3 Cameo (episode 108) [39]
2013 That Winter, the Wind Blows Park Jin-sung
Goddess of Fire Kim Tae-do
2014 V Love Ou Hui Chinese drama
2015 Hidden Identity Cha Gun-woo
2016 Mrs. Cop 2 Lee Ro-joon
2020 Tale of the Nine Tailed Lee Rang
2021 Law School Han Joon-hwi
2022 Ghost Doctor Go Seung-Tak [40]
2023 Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 Lee Rang [41]

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Title Album details Peak chart positions
JPN
[42]
Christmas Eve's Sky (聖夜の空)
  • Released: December 16, 2009
  • Label: Glory Entertainment
Track listing
  1. イントロ（フォー・イブズ・ラバーズ） Intro (For Eve's Lovers)
  2. 聖夜の空 (Christmas Eve's Sky)
  3. 今、会いに行きます (I'm Going To Meet Her Now)
  4. 今、会いに行きます（韓国語版） (I'm Going To Meet Her Now (Korean))
  5. 聖夜の空（インストゥルメンタル） (Christmas Eve's Sky (Inst.))
  6. 今、会いに行きます（インストゥルメンタル） (I'm Going To meet Her Now (Inst.))
 109
Home Town
Track listing
  1. Day Break
  2. My Old Friend
  3. Home Town
  4. 雪月花 (The End of Silence / Serene Beauty)
  5. 君のための歌 (Song for You)
  6. 夢の後先 (Beyond Dreams / Consequences of a Dream )
  7. 太陽と月 (The Sun & The Moon)
 39

Awards and nominations[edit]

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Andre Kim Best Star Awards 2009 Male Star Award Kim Bum Won [43]
Baeksang Arts Awards 2009 Best New Actor – Television East of Eden Nominated
2013 Best New Actor – Film The Gifted Hands Nominated
KBS Drama Awards 2009 Best New Actor Boys Over Flowers Nominated
Korea Drama Awards 2008 Netizen Popularity Award East of Eden Won [44]
2022 Top Excellence Award, Actor Ghost Doctor Won [45]
Mnet 20's Choice Awards 2007 Best Couple Award Kim Bum (with Kim Hye-sung)
Unstoppable High Kick 		Won
2009 Hot Male Drama Star Boys Over Flowers Nominated
SBS Drama Awards 2009 New Star Award Dream Won [46]
2013 Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries That Winter, the Wind Blows Nominated
2016 Excellence Award, Actor in a Genre Drama Mrs. Cop 2 Nominated

Listicles[edit]

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Forbes 2010 Korea Power Celebrity 24th [47]

References[edit]

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