Kim Bum
Biography
Kim Sang-bum (Korean: 김상범; Hanja: 金尚汎; born July 7, 1989), known professionally as Kim Bum (alternatively Kim Beom), is a South Korean actor, dancer, singer and model.
He is best known for his television roles as F4 member So Yi-Jung in Boys Over Flowers (2009), guardian angel Lee Gook-soo in Padam Padam (2011), villainous CEO Lee Ro-Joon in Mrs. Cop 2 (2016), half-blood gumiho Lee Rang in Tale of the Nine-Tailed (2020), and Han Joon Hwi in Law School (2021).
In 2022 he played Koh Seung-Tak, a 1st-year cardiothoracic surgeon in Ghost Doctor. Kim Bum has reprised his role as Lee Rang in Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938 (2023).
Kim Sang-boom was born in Seoul, South Korea on July 7, 1989. He attended Chung-Ang University, majoring in Film and Theater.
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.
Kim is close friends with fellow actors Lee Min-ho and Jung Il-woo.
It was revealed on November 1, 2013, that Kim was dating his Goddess of Fire co-star, Moon Geun-young. On May 15, 2014, media outlets reported that they had ended their 7-month-long relationship.
Agencies of both actors confirmed the news stating: "They did break up not too long ago but have decided to remain good friends and supportive colleagues".
On March 29, 2018, it was confirmed that Kim is in a relationship with actress Oh Yeon-Seo. However, after a few months of dating, they were reported to have parted ways.
Actor
Tale of the Nine-Tailed (Season 1) as Lee Rang
Boys Over Flowers (Season 1) as So Yi Jung