Kim Sang-bum (Korean: 김상범; born July 7, 1989), known professionally asKim Bum (alternativelyKim Beom), is a South Korean actor and singer. He is best known for his television roles as F4 member So Yi-jung inBoys Over Flowers (2009), half-bloodgumiho Lee Rang inTale of the Nine Tailed (2020), and genius student Han Joon-hwi inLaw School (2021). Kim reprised his role as Lee Rang inTale of the Nine Tailed 1938 (2023).
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. Kim made his acting debut in the sitcomHigh Kick!.
Kim first gained recognition for his scene-stealing role in MBC's anniversary dramaEast of Eden,[3] winning the Netizen Popularity Award at theKorea Drama Awards.[4] He rose to prominence in 2009 after playing the role of So Yi-jung in the hit dramaBoys Over Flowers.[5][6] He achieved further recognition with his supporting role in fantasy melodramaPadam Padam (2011), written byNoh Hee-kyung.[7][8][9][2]
Kim released his first studio album,Hometown, on June 20, 2012.[10] He performed his first solo concert,Kim Beom Japan Live 2012, at the Stellar Ball in Tokyo's Shinagawa Prince Hotel.[11]
In 2014, Kim was cast in his first Chinese television dramaV Love, also known as the Chinese version ofGossip Girl.[18] Kim subsequently starred in two Chinese films; romantic comedyLovers & Movies and suspense filmThe Beloved.[19][20]
Kim made his small-screen comeback in tvN's crime thrillerHidden Identity in 2015.[21][22] He starred in another crime thrillerMrs. Cop 2, and earned praise for his portrayal of a villain.[23]
In 2018, Kim appeared inDetective K: Secret of the Living Dead, the third installment in the comedy-mysteryDetective K film series, marking his return to Korean cinemas after four years.[24]
In February 2012, Kim's agency announced that he was suffering fromdegenerative arthritis due to the dramatic weight-loss he experienced after training for his role in theJTBC cable dramaPadam Padam.[27]
In 2010, he endorsed the restaurant Demaris with actressHwang Jung-eum, the clothing brand Edwin withMiss A, and Bon IF'sBonjuk restaurant with Kim So-eun.[39][40][41]
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^Kang Da-yun (July 7, 2022).이동욱·유연석·김범, 유니버스 합류...프라이빗 소통 시작 [공식] [Lee Dong-wook, Yoo Yeon-seok, and Kim Beom join the universe... Start Private Communication [Official]] (in Korean).MyDaily.Archived from the original on July 7, 2022. RetrievedJuly 7, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Lee, Woo-seong (April 25, 2009).'꽃남' 김범, 경기도 홍보대사로 위촉 ['Boys Over Flowers' Kim Beom Appointed as Gyeonggi Province Public Relations Ambassador].Yonhap News Agency (in Korean).Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. RetrievedJuly 16, 2024.
^Ham, Jeong-seon (October 6, 2009)."SK컴즈 "김범과 함께하는 초록 리포터 도전하세요"" [SK Communications "Take on the Green Reporter Challenge with Kim Beom"].Asia Economy (in Korean).Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. RetrievedJuly 16, 2024.
^Cho, Kyung-hee (June 8, 2010).손은서-김범, 12회 서울국제청소년영화제 홍보대사 위촉 [Son Eun-seo and Kim Beom Appointed as Public Relations Ambassadors for the 12th Seoul International Youth Film Festival].OSEN (in Korean). RetrievedJuly 16, 2024.
^'대학생 경제 유니버시아드 대회' 참여해 해외탐방, 인턴십 가자! [Participate in the `University Student Economic Universiade` and go on an overseas trip or internship!].Edaily (in Korean). August 5, 2010.Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. RetrievedJuly 16, 2024.
^Lee, Kang-il (August 5, 2010).한류드림페스티벌 홍보대사에 탤런트 김범 [Actor Kim Beom named promotional ambassador for the Hallyu Dream Festival].Yonhap News Agency (in Korean).Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. RetrievedJuly 16, 2024.
^Kim, Pyo-hyang (April 6, 2012).한가인-김범, 유니세프 홍보대사 '스페셜 엔보이' 위촉 [Han Ga-in and Kim Bum Appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors 'Special Envoys'].Sports Chosun (in Korean).Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. RetrievedJuly 16, 2024.
^Park Soo-in (June 30, 2021).김범 '고스트닥터' 출연 확정, 정지훈과 첫 호흡(공식) [Kim Bum confirmed to appear in 'Ghost Doctor', first breath with Jung Ji-hoon (official)].Newsen (in Korean).Naver.Archived from the original on November 29, 2021. RetrievedJune 30, 2021.
^Lee Kyung-ho (May 3, 2022).구미호뎐1938', 이동욱X김소연X김범X류경수 출연..2023년 방송[공식] [Gumiho 1938', Lee Dong-wook X Kim So-yeon X Kim Beom X Ryu Kyung-soo appeared.. Broadcast in 2023 [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News.Archived from the original on May 3, 2022. RetrievedMay 3, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Chang, A-leum (May 28, 2025).[단독] 김범, 佛 재벌가 아들 된다...'오늘도 매진'으로 안방 컴백 [[Exclusive] Kim Bum to play the son of a French chaebol family...Returns to the small screen withSold Out Today].News1 (in Korean). RetrievedJanuary 6, 2026.
^Shin, Seong-ah (May 22, 2024).김범·손우현 첫 뮤지컬 '젠틀맨스 가이드', 정상훈·안세하 합류 [Kim Beom and Son Woo-hyun's first musical 'Gentleman's Guide' joins Jeong Sang-hoon and Ahn Se-ha].Newdaily (in Korean).Archived from the original on June 21, 2024. RetrievedMay 22, 2024.
^Kim, Ji-yeon (March 18, 2009).붐 "F4 김범, 내 음반에 피처링 참여했었다" [Boom "F4 Kim Bum, featured in my album"].Star News (in Korean).Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. RetrievedJuly 16, 2024.
^キム・ボムのランキング (in Japanese). Oricon.Archived from the original on July 5, 2018. RetrievedJuly 5, 2018.
^Yoon, Sang-geun (October 8, 2022).수리남' 하정우, 2022 코리아드라마어워즈 대상 "드라마 대상 처음"[종합] [Suriname' Ha Jung-woo, the 2022 Korea Drama Awards Grand Prize "Drama Grand Prize for the first time" [General]] (in Korean). MT Star News.Archived from the original on October 9, 2022. RetrievedOctober 8, 2022 – viaNaver.
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