Kim Bum South Korean Actor Born 1989 in Seoul
Kim Bum · model and film actor · South Korean
Known for
Biography
Kim Bum is a South Korean actor born on 7 July 1989 in Seoul. He is recognised for appearances in Boys Over Flowers (2009) and Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020).
Early life
He attended Chung-Ang University (theatre), Kyungbock High School and Ewha Womans University Middle School.
Career
The earliest of his listed screen credits is High Kick!, from 2006. His 2000s credits include Death Bell (2008) and Flight (2009). During the 2010s, he worked on Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon (2013) and Hidden Identity (2015). Work from the 2020s includes Law School (2021) and Ghost Doctor (2022).
In total, 3 films and 8 TV series are listed from 2006 to 2026. Fantasy is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (2). The list ends, for now, with Sold Out on You (2026). As of February 2025, he counts 6.9M followers on Instagram.
Filmography
11 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026– | Sold Out on You | TV series | |
| 2023– | Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 | TV series | |
| 2022 | Ghost Doctor | TV series | |
| 2021 | Law School | TV series | |
| 2020 | Tale of the Nine Tailed | TV series | |
| 2015– | Hidden Identity | TV series | |
| 2013 | Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon | Film | |
| 2009 | Boys Over Flowers | TV series | |
| 2009 | Flight | Film | |
| 2008 | Death Bell | Film | |
| 2006–2007 | High Kick! | TV series |
Personal life
He studied at Chung-Ang University (theatre), Kyungbock High School and Ewha Womans University Middle School.
Kim Bum on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 6.9M @k.kbeom
- Engagement rate
- 4.48% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 305,980
- Average comments
- 2,624 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Kim Bum?
Kim Bum is 37 years old, born on 7 July 1989 in Seoul.
What is Kim Bum known for?
Kim Bum is known for Boys Over Flowers (2009) and Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020).
What is Kim Bum’s nationality?
Kim Bum is South Korean, born in Seoul.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q496324), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Viu Philippines · CC BY 3.0
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