Kim Bum
| Kim Bum | |
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In 2009
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| Native name | 김범 |
| Born |
Kim Sang-bum July 7, 1989 Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Education |
Chung-Ang University (2008–present) |
| Occupation | Actor, singer, model |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Agent |
King Kong Entertainment (2009–present) |
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) |
| Website | kingkongent |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김범 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Beom |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Pŏm |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 김상범 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Sang-beom |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Sangpŏm |
Kim Sang-bum (Hangul: 김상범; Hanja: 金尚汎; born July 7, 1989), known by the stage name Kim Bum, is a South Korean actor, dancer, singer and model. He is best known for his role as So Yi-jung in Boys Over Flowers.
Kim Sang-bum was born in Seoul, South Korea on July 7, 1989. His immediate family consists of his mother, father, and a younger sister. While growing up in high school, he excelled in football (soccer), became class president, and maintained high grades. He currently attends Chung-ang University, majoring in Film and Theater.
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. In 2008, Kim won the Netizen Popularity Award at the Korea Drama Awards for his role in East of Eden.
He rose to prominence in 2009 after playing the role of So Yi-jung in the hit drama Boys Over Flowers. He is also noted for his supporting roles in melodramas Padam Padam: The Sound of His and Her Heartbeats (2011) and That Winter, The Wind Blows (2013).
In 2013, Kim made his Chinese film debut in Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon, which became one of the highest grossing Chinese films of the year.
Kim released his first studio album, Hometown, on June 20, 2012. He performed his first solo concert, Kim Beom Japan Live 2012, at the Stellar Ball in Tokyo's Shinagawa Prince Hotel. He sang a total of 11 songs and received praise for his vocal ability.
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