Kim Ki-bum

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Ki-bum?

Subject:

Kim Ki-bum

Known for:

South Korean actor, former singer, and rapper known by the stage name Kibum.

Born:

1987-08-21

Century / Era:

1987s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Ki-bum (born August 21, 1987), known mononymously as Kibum, is a South Korean actor, former singer and rapper. Kim debuted in 2005 as a member of Super Junior and after the release of Super Junior's third studio album Sorry, Sorry in 2009, Kim halted his activities with the group due to his acting career. In 2015, Kim ended his contract with SM and officially departed from the group after halting his activities since 2009. Kim made his television debut in the Korean television drama, April Kiss, in 2004. Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea.

Career & Major Achievements

He has a younger sister, Kim Sae-hee, who lives with his mother. One of his cousin is an actor and model, Shin Dong-wook. At the age of ten, he moved to Los Angeles, California, United States where he attended Santa Monica High School. In 2002, he was discovered by a talent agent from South Korea and was recommended to audition for the Starlight Casting System by SM Entertainment. Kim signed a contract with SM Entertainment and became an official trainee, being trained in areas of singing, acting, dancing, and other performing talents such as hosting and modeling.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Although he resided in Seoul at the time, he constantly returned to Los Angeles to visit his family and to attend short school sessions. Kim debuted as an actor on April 21, 2004, in KBS drama April Kiss as young Han Jung Woo. This was followed in March 2005, with Joo Yeo Myeong in another KBS drama, Sharp 2, co-starring labelmates Go Ara and Heechul. In November 2005, he played a small role in the MBC drama, Marrying a Millionaire, appearing in one episode where he plays the young Kim Younghoon. Kim debut as part of 12-member rotational project group Super Junior 05 on November 6, 2005, on SBS's music programme Popular Songs, performing their first single, "TWINS (Knock Out)".

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1987 (1987-08-21): Birth of Kim Ki-bum — South Korean actor, former singer, and rapper known by the stage name Kibum.
2. 2002: 2002 Milestone — In 2002, he was discovered by a talent agent from South Korea and was recommended to audition for the Starlight Casting System by SM Entertainment.
3. 2004: 2004 Milestone — Kim made his television debut in the Korean television drama, April Kiss, in 2004.
4. 2005: 2005 Milestone — Kim debuted in 2005 as a member of Super Junior and after the release of Super Junior's third studio album Sorry, Sorry in 2009, Kim halted his activities with the group due to his acting career.
5. 2015: 2015 Milestone — In 2015, Kim ended his contract with SM and officially departed from the group after halting his activities since 2009.

Notable Quotes by Kim Ki-bum

“Firstly, I am in the process of preparing for the play and releasing the drama. Whether I will participate in the fourth album, resume solo activities, or continue acting, need to be further discussed with my company.” (2009)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Ki-bum

True or False: “Kim Ki-bum's initial television debut was in a drama titled 'April Kiss'.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He made his television debut in the KBS drama, April Kiss, on April 21, 2004.

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