Kim Bum Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 11 in |
Weight | 66 kg |
Date of Birth | July 7, 1989 |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Kim Bum is a South Korean actor, dancer, singer, and model. He has been cast in shows and movies like Boys Over Flowers, The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry, Goddess of Fire, Tale of the Nine Tailed, Hidden Identity, Padam Padam, Hellcats, Law School, Unstoppable High Kick, East of Eden, High Kick Through the Roof, Haru: An Unforgettable Day in Korea, High Kick 3, Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon, The Beloved, Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead, The Gifted Hands, Death Bell, Lovers and Movies, Flight, The Micro Era of Love, and That Winter, the Wind Blows.
Born Name
Kim Sang-bum
Other Names
Kim Bum, Kim Beom
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Mapo, Seoul, South Korea
Nationality
Education
Kim Bum studied at Chung-ang University and majored in Film and Theater.
Occupation
Actor, Dancer, Singer, Model
Family
- Siblings – Kim Bum has a brother and a sister.
Manager
Kim Bum has been signed with King Kong by Starship.
Genre
Pop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Glory Entertainment, Pony Canyon
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, his net worth had been $12 Million.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Weight
66 kg or 145.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Kim Bum has dated –
- Moon Geun-young (2013-2014) – He started going out with actor Moon Geun-young in 2013 and the news of their romance was revealed on November 1, 2013. The duo has also co-starred in the historical romantic television series Goddess of Fire. However, it was later reported on May 15, 2014, that they had ended their 7-month-long relationship and their agencies stated, “They did break up not too long ago but have decided to remain good friends and supportive colleagues”.
- Oh Yeon-seo (2018) – It was confirmed on March 29, 2018, that he was dating actor, singer, and model Oh Yeon-seo but there were reports that the couple broke up only after a few months.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Kim Bum is of South Korean descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Charming personality
Kim Bum Facts
- He wanted to become an actor ever since he was young.
- He has also lived in Australia.
- In 2008, Kim Bum was cast as Lee Dong-cheol (15 years old) in the action romantic drama series East of Eden and this performance won him the 2nd Korea Drama Award for “Netizen Popularity Award” while he was also nominated for the 45th Baeksang Arts Award in the “Best New Actor (TV)” category.
- Alongside Ku Hye-sun, Lee Min-ho, Kim Hyun-joong, Kim Joon, and Kim So-eun, Kim Bum co-starred as So Yi-jung, a member of the F4 and a skilled potter, in the romantic comedy-drama television series Boys Over Flowers in 2009.
- His role in Boys Over Flowers got him nominated at the 3rd Mnet 20’s Choice Awards for “Hot Male Drama Star” as well as at the KBS Drama Awards for “Best New Actor”.
- On December 16, 2009, his debut album titled Christmas Eve’s Sky was released via Glory Entertainment.
- Kim Bum was ranked number #24 on Forbes‘ list of “Korea Power Celebrity 40” in 2010.
- After training for his role in the romantic fantasy drama series Padam Padam, he experienced dramatic weight loss and it was later announced by his agency in February 2012 that he was suffering from degenerative arthritis.
- Kim Bum’s 2nd album Home Town was released on June 20, 2012, and it included songs such as My Old Friend, Home Town, Song for You, Day Break, and The Sun & The Moon.
- In April 2018, he enlisted in the military and was released in March 2020.
- He has played soccer.
- He shares a close bond with fellow actors Lee Min-ho and Jung Il-woo.
Featured Image by Kim Bum / Instagram