Kim Bum

Kim Sang-bum (; 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, 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 Kim Sang-beom was born in Seoul, South Korea on July 7, 1989. He attended Chung-ang University, majoring in Film and Theater. winning the Netizen Popularity Award at the Korea Drama Awards. He rose to prominence in 2009 after playing the role of So Yi-jung in the hit drama Boys Over Flowers. He achieved further recognition with his supporting role in fantasy melodrama Padam Padam (2011), written by Noh Hee-kyung.

2012–2015: Solo debut and overseas activities 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.

In 2013, Kim reunited with Noh in romance melodrama That Winter, the Wind Blows (2013). 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. He then starred in the thriller Miracle Hands by Kwon Ho-young. The same year, he took on his first historical drama Goddess of Fire which co-stars Moon Geun-young.

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

2015–present: Comeback to Korea

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

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.

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. Later in July, Kim joined the UNIVERSE communication platform.

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

Personal life Health 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.

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

Other ventures Endorsements In 2007, Kim appeared in advertisements for Crown's Big Pie with co-actors Kim Hye-seong and Park Min-young and for Ottogi's Ramen with actor Kim Kwang-kyu.

In 2008, he endorsed the KTF Show Show rate plan along with Shim Eun-kyung. In 2009, following his popularity from the drama Boys Over Flowers, he appeared in several commercials. These included ads for the clothing store Spris with Go Ara, for LG U+ Teen Ring with co-actors Lee Min-ho and Koo Hye-sun, for Samsung's Anycall with Kim So-eun, for Nintendo's Mario Kart Wii, for Dongseo food's Maxim Cafe with Seo Woo, for the T.I. for Men clothing brand, and for Hanbul Cosmetics' shop brand It's Skin. He was also appointed as the ambassador of Kia's Forte Koup.

In 2009, he appeared in a TV commercial in the Philippines for a beverage brand RC Cola alongside Filipino actress Maja Salvador.

In 2010, he endorsed the restaurant Demaris with actress Hwang Jung-eum, the clothing brand Edwin with Miss A, and Bon IF's Bonjuk restaurant with Kim So-eun.

Ambassadorships

Filmography Film

Year Title Role Notes 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 filmproduced for MIOGGI Hong Kong 2015 Lovers and Movies Lin Jun The Beloved Jiang Suying 2018 Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead Cheon-moo

Television series

Year Title Role Notes 2006 Rude Women Jeong Hyeon-jun 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: Revenge of the Short Legged Cameo (episode 108) 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 2023 Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 Lee Rang 2024 Wedding Impossible Cameo (ep 11-12) 2026 Sold Out on You Seo Eric / Eric Desruets

Musical +Musical play performances Year Title Role Theater Date English Korean2024 A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder 젠틀맨스 가이드 Monty Navarro Kwanglim Arts Center BBCH Hall July 6 to October 20

Music video appearances Year Song title Artist 2006"Boom Up"Boom

Discography Albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Christmas Eve's Sky (聖夜の空) Released: December 16, 2009 Label: Glory Entertainment 109 Home Town Released: June 20, 2012 Label: Pony Canyon 39

Soundtrack appearances

Awards and nominations + 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 Andre Kim Best Star Awards 2009 Male Star Award Kim Bum Baeksang Arts Awards 2009 Best New Actor – Television East of Eden 2013 Best New Actor – Film The Gifted Hands KBS Drama Awards 2009 Best New Actor Boys Over Flowers Korea Drama Awards 2008 Netizen Popularity Award East of Eden 2022 Top Excellence Award, Actor Ghost Doctor Mnet 20's Choice Awards 2007 Best Couple Award Kim Bum Unstoppable High Kick 2009 Hot Male Drama Star Boys Over Flowers SBS Drama Awards 2009 New Star Award Dream 2013 Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries That Winter, the Wind Blows 2016 Excellence Award, Actor in a Genre Drama Mrs. Cop 2

Listicles + Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement Publisher Year Listicle Placement Forbes 2010 Korea Power Celebrity 40 24th