Background
Kim Sang-bum was born in Seoul, South Korea on July 7, 1989. His immediate family consists of his mother, father, and younger sister and brother.
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Career
He is best known for his role as So Yi-jung, in Boys Over Flowers. While growing up in high school, he excelled in football (soccer), became class president, and maintained high grades. He currently attends Chung-Ang University to continue studying in the and Theater Department.
Kim joined the "Survival Star Audition", and was placed 6th out of hundreds of contestants, but, because he was only 17, he could not proceed in the competition, since the program was aimed at actors in their 20's. "Survival Star Audition" opened many opportunities for Kim, though. He received multiple television series roles and his popularity soared.
He rose to prominence in 2009 after playing the role of So Yi-jung in the popular hit drama series, Boys Over Flowers. In 2011, he was cast in Padam Padam: The Sound of His and Her Heartbeats as the guardian angel, Lee Gook Soo. 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. He sang a total of 11 songs and received praise for his vocal ability. 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: The Sound of His and Her Heartbeats.
It was revealed on November 1, 2013 that Kim Bum was dating his Goddess of Fire co-star, Moon Geun-young. However, on May 15, 2014 media outlets reported that Kim Bum and Moon Geun-young had ended their 7-month-long relationship. Not long after, 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".
2008 2nd Korea Drama Awards: Netizen Popularity Award (East of Eden).
Achievements
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2008 2nd Korea Drama Awards: Netizen Popularity Award (East of Eden)
2009 45th Baeksang Arts Awards: Nominated for Best New TV Actor (East of Eden)
2009 3rd Mnet 20's Choice Awards: Nominated for Hot Male Drama Star (Boys Over Flowers)
2009 Arirang TV 1000th Episode Poll: Best Couple Award with Kim So-eun (Boys Over Flowers)
2009 Andre Kim Best Star Awards: Male Star Award
2009 SBS Drama Awards: New Star Award (Dream)
2009 KBS Drama Awards: Nominated for Best New Actor (Boys Over Flowers)
2013 49th Baeksang Arts Awards: Nominated for Best New Film Actor (The Gifted Hands)
2013 Seoul International Drama Awards: Nominated for Most Popular Actor (That Winter, the Wind Blows)
2013 SBS Drama Awards: Nominated for Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries (That Winter, the Wind Blows).
