Kim Bum is a South Korean actor, singer, and model who is on the rise. “East of Eden,” a TV show on the MBC network, gave him his first big break. “Boys Over Flowers” was another popular TV show he did early on in his career. In his first time singing, he put out an album called “Hometown” and did a live show in Japan. He was also in the Chinese movie “Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon,” which made him famous all over Asia, not just in South Korea. He has grown into a versatile actor who has been in both action movies and movies about the past. He is also a brand ambassador for Samsung and other well-known South Korean brands. For his role in “East of Eden,” he won the Netizen Popularity Award, among other things. Kim uses social media often and has a lot of fans. He is easy to get along with, and he dated Moon Geun-young, who was in “Goddess of Fire” with him.
Childhood and Adolescence
Jerry and Min-ho Bum gave birth to Kim Sang-bum on July 7, 1989, in Seoul, South Korea. He is the oldest of three brothers and sisters. He was raised in Seoul alongside his brother and sister. He also spent some time in Australia with his family.
He was an excellent soccer player who captained his high school team and played striker for them. His mother was happy with his athletic achievements, while his father wanted him to focus on his schoolwork. Jini, his cousin who grew up to be a South Korean singer, influenced him.
He excelled academically in high school and aspired to be an actor when he grew up. To pursue his goal, he enrolled at Cung-ang University and majored in Film and Theatre. During his college years, he took part in university cultural programs to gain firsthand stage experience.
He competed in the ‘Survival Star Audition’ while still in school and placed 8th out of over 100 people. He was not permitted to finish the competition since he was under the age of 18. Nonetheless, the exposure provided him with valuable expertise and contacts in the entertainment industry.
He was quickly discovered on social media, where he left both favorable and critical evaluations. Despite his mother’s displeasure at times, Kim quickly learned to deal with this.
Kim Bum’s Career
In 2008, he made his acting debut in the family comedy sitcom High Kick,’ playing a tiny role. Later the same year, he won an award for his performance in the MBC network’s anniversary special of the television series “East of Eden.”
He went on to star in the South Korean television series ‘Boys Over Flowers,’ which was based on the Japanese series of the same name. His supporting part in ‘Padam Padam: The Sound of His Heartbeats’ was well welcomed, boosting his status even further.
He released his first studio album, “Hometown,” in June 2012, and played live at the Stellar Ball in Tokyo, Japan. Aside from his abroad musical performances, he also acted in the Chinese film ‘Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon,’ directed by Tsui Hark, which was a box office smash in China.
His debut television historical drama, ‘Goddess of Fire,’ was based on a Joseon Dynasty potter and porcelain craftsman from the 16th century. Following that, he made his Chinese television debut in ‘V Love,’ a Chinese version of ‘Gossip Girls.’ ‘Lovers & Movies’ and ‘The Beloved’ are two of his other Chinese films. As his popularity developed, his fan base expanded beyond Korea to the rest of Asia.
With his appearances in the thriller series ‘Hidden Identity’ on tvN and the part of a villain in the crime thriller ‘Mrs. Cop 2’ in 2015, Kim developed into a versatile actor. ‘Detective K,’ a comedy-mystery film, is his most recent release in Korean cinema. He has evolved from a young icon to a star who appeals to people of all ages.
He went on to endorse a lot of businesses as his celebrity expanded, including Samsung Anycall Bodyguard, LG Telecom: Teenring, Hanbull Cosmetics, and Maxim Coffee. He is active on social media and has a sizable fan base eagerly anticipating his next release.
His Major Projects
Hellcats (2007), Death Bell (2008), Flight (2009), Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon (2013), The Beloved (2015), and Detective K3 (2016) are some of his notable films.
‘Unstoppable High Kick’ (2006), ‘East of Eden’ (2008), ‘Boys Over Flowers (2009), ‘High Kick Through the Roof’ (2009), ‘The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry’ (2010), ‘Padam Padam: The Sound of His and Her Heartbeats’ (2011), ‘Goddess of Fire’ (2013), and ‘Mrs. Cop 2′ (2014) is among his television appearances (2016).
His studio album Hometown,’ which is popular in Asia, was released in June 2012.
Achievements and Awards
At the 2nd Korean Drama Awards in 2008, Kim got the Netizen Popularity Award for his performance in “East of Eden.”
He was named the winner of the New Star Award for his role in ‘Dream’ at the 2009 SBS Drama Awards presentation.
In 2009, he received the Andre Kim Best Male Star Award.
In ‘Boys Over Flowers,’ he won the Best Couple Award alongside Kim So-eun.
His Private Life
He dated Moon Geun-young, his co-star in ‘Goddess of Fire,’ for roughly seven months until they split up. He was also linked to South Korean singer Eun-ji Jung and Kim So-eun from the cast of ‘Boys Over Flowers.’
Kim’s favorite sports are soccer, baseball, and kendo. Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United is his favorite athlete.
He enjoys playing the saxophone and even played it in one of the sequences in ‘Boys Over Flowers.’
He is one of the few South Korean performers to be invited to the opening of the Siam Centre Departmental Store in Bangkok, which is associated with the Thai royal family. The event was dubbed “The World Class Super Star Meet,” and Kim had the opportunity to meet celebrities from all over the world.
Estimated Net worth
As of 2020, it is thought that Kim Bum has a net worth of $12 million. He worked for a living and made this money.