Kim Bum

Kim Bum is a South Korean actor. He’s best recognized due to his role in Boys Over Flowers (2009), Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020), and Law School (2021).

Career

Kim Bum started his entertainer career through the competition Survival Star Audition. Out of hundreds of participants, he got up to sixth spot.

Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to continue due to be below 20 years old. But it still opened up many opportunities.

In 2006, this young man made his debut in acting. He starred in the sitcom High Kick!. In the same year, he also had a role in the TV series Rude Woman.

Kim Bum gained some recognition pretty early on his career. His performance in the 2008 series East of Eden drew many attentions.

He even won the Netizen Popularity Award Korea Drama Awards.

Around 2009, he would see an even bigger rise in popularity. During the time, he became the main cast in the series Boys Over Flowers.

The series was a hit across Asia and helped launch Kim Bum into stardom.

After finding success in South Korea, this Cancer man then went into the Chinese film industry. He starred in the hit film Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon in 2013.

He also had roles in Lovers & Movies and The Beloved in 2014.

Over the next several years, Kim Bum continued to star in many more films and TV series.

Some of his most notable works are Mrs. Cop 2 (2016), Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead (2018), and in Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead (2020).

He starred in Law School (2021) and appeared alongside Rain in Ghost Doctor (2022). In 2023, he came back with his role in Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 alongside actor Lee Dong Wook as Lee Rang.

Profile

Real Name: Kim Sang Bum (김상범)
Stage Name: Kim Bum (김범)
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Birthday: July 7, 1989
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Nationality: Korean
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Profession: Actor
Education: Chung-Ang University
Hobbies: Playing football,
Facebook: kimbeom
X: @actorkimbeom
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Instagram: @k.kbeom
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements: –
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Family

Father: –
Mother: –
Brother: –
Sister: 1

Girlfriend & Dating History

Oh Yeon Seo

Kim Bum confirmed his relationship with Oh Yeon Seo, a South Korean actress, in March 2018.

Unfortunately, they revealed that they have parted ways after several months of dating due to undisclosed reason.

Moon Geun Young

The actor was revealed to date Moon Geun Young, a popular actress from South Korea, in November 2013.

Media reported that their romance had ended after 7 months in May 2014. According to their official statements, they chose to separate but “have decided to remain good friends and supportive colleagues.”

Net Worth

Multiple sources estimated the actor’s net worth to be around $10 million to $15 million. He appears to earn most of his income through working as an actor.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether he has undergone any cosmetic surgery to alter his visual appearance.

Facts

Kim Bum is excellent in sports, especially football.
He used to be the captain of his football team.
He was quite popular in school.
His mother was pretty proud of his talent in sports, but his father wanted him to study hard.
He was a good student at school, often getting high scores
He used to live in Australia for a few years.
The actor is signed under King Kong by Starship.
He was in the Samsung Anycall commercial.
On some occasion, he has attended fans’ wedding ceremony.
Kim Bum had degenerative arthritis after training for Padam Padam.
He has admitted to be an outspoken person.
He used to be in a relationship with actress Moon Geun Young in 2014 for about 7 months.
This Cancer man also dated actress Oh Yeon Seo in 2018.
He enlisted as public service worker because of his health condition from April 2018 to March 2020.
He had his first kiss at 19 years old in front of his then girlfriend’s house.
His ideal type is a cute girl with lots of aegyo who can understand him well.

Movies

Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead (2018), as Cheon Moo
Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon(2013), as Yuan Zhen
The Gifted Hands (2013), as Kim Joon
Fly High (2009), as Si Bum
Death Bell (2008), as Kang Hyeon
Hellcats (2008), as Lee Ho Jae

Drama Series

Wedding Impossible (tvN | 2024), as Bin Tae Hwan (ep.12)
Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 (tvN | 2023), as Lee Rang
Ghost Doctor (tvN | 2022), as Go Seung Tak
Law School (JTBC | 2021), as Han Joon Hwi
Tale of the Nine Tailed (tvN | 2020), as Lee Rang
Mrs. Cop 2 (SBS | 2016), as Lee Ro Joon
Hidden Identity (tvN | 2015), as Cha Gun Woo
Jung-Yi, Goddess of Fire (MBC | 2013), as Kim Tae Do
That Winter, The Wind Blows (SBS | 2013), as Park Jin Sung
High Kick! 3 (MBC | 2011-2012), as Rich man (ep. 108)
Padam Padam (JTBC | 2011-2012), as Gook Soo
Still, Marry me (MBC | 2010), as Ha Min Jae
Dream (SBS | 2009), as Lee Jang Seok
High Kick! 2 (MBC | 2009-2010), as Kim Ja Ok’s nephew (cameo ep. 72)
Boys Over Flowers (KBS2 | 2009), as So Lee Jeong
East of Eden (MBC | 2008), as Lee Dong Cheol (High school student)
High Kick! (MBC | 2006-2007), as Kim Beom
The Daring Sisters (MBC | 2006), as Jung Hyun Joon

Awards

2022 Korea Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actor – Ghost Doctor
2009 Andre Kim Best Star Awards – Male Star Award
2009 SBS Drama Awards – New Star Award – Dream
2008 Korea Drama Awards – Netizen Popularity Award – East of Eden
2007 Mnet 20’s Choice Awards – Best Couple Award (with Kim Hye Sung) – Unstoppable High Kick

Nominations

2016 SBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award, Actor in a Genre Drama – Mrs. Cop 2
2013 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best New Actor (Film) – The Gifted Hands
2009 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best New Actor (Television) – East of Eden
2009 KBS Drama Awards – Best New Actor – Boys Over Flowers
2009 Mnet 20’s Choice Awards – Hot Male Drama Star – Boys Over Flowers

Quotes

“There was a time when I thought that my career wasn’t right for me, and I was caught up in a dilemma, but after I joined ‘Tale of the Nine-Tailed,’ I felt endless joy and interest in my work for the first time in a while.”

“My character from ‘Boys Over Flowers’ enjoyed being in love; he was romantic and smooth.”

“Villain roles tend to add more fuel to my desire for expression.”

“When I think of Lee Rang, I also think of the death drive, ‘Thanatos.'”

“I always wanted to show different sides of me, and I’m very happy to have done so.”