Kim Ki Bum
- Name: Kim Ki Bum
- Native name: 김기범
- Also Known as: Kim Ki Beom, Kim Gi Bum, Kim Gi Beom, Bryan Trevor Kim
- Nationality: American
- Gender: Male
- Born: August 21, 1987
- Age: 38
He was recruited in 2002 when he was scouted by an SM Entertainment (SM엔터테인먼트) agent in California. Lee Soo Man wanted to create a versatile group with members who had experience in different fields (acting, dancing, presenting, etc.). He based his idea on the Japanese girl group MORNING MOSUME (モーニング娘), who debuted in 1997 and established a successful rotation of their lineup since then. He called his new group, SUPER JUNIOR 05.
He made his acting debut in April 2004 with a role in the KBS2 drama "April Kiss" and later appeared in the drama "Sharp 2" alongside Kim Hee Chul.
He made his singing debut in November 2005 as SUPER JUNIOR's lead rapper, sub-vocalist and face of the group with their first single, “Twins (Knock Out)“, part of their debut album "Twins", which was released one month later. The idea of a rotational group was dropped when Cho Kyu Hyun was added to the lineup in 2006. Nonetheless, SUPER JUNIOR became one of the most successful K-Pop representatives and their ability to excel in different areas of the entertainment industry forced a change in the way other companies prepared their trainees.
As part of SM's strategy to not limit the group's activities while certain members focused on their individual careers, several sub-groups have been created since their debut. However, he was the only member not to be assigned to any sub-group as he began to focus on his acting career. He appeared in several dramas and by 2009, he stopped appearing in any SUPER JUNIOR's promotional activities. He also did not feature in any of the songs of the group's third album, "Sorry, Sorry", fueling the rumors of his departure.
After earning more acting credits, including a few in Chinese dramas, he announced that his contract with SM Entertainment had ended in August 2015. He switched companies several times, but not much is known about his activities after he ended his work relationship with PA Entertainment in May 2022. He had a YouTube channel, but it has not been active for several years, and he has only appeared in public during Kim Ryeo Wook's wedding.
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Drama
Title | Rating |
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Lucky Tianbao
Chinese Drama, 2016, 40 eps
Zhu Tian Bao
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Demi Gods & Semi Devils
Chinese Drama, 2013, 54 eps
Duan Yu
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
I Love Lee Tae Ri
Korean Drama, 2012, 16 eps
Keum Eun Dong / Hwang Min Soo
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
Tree with Deep Roots
Korean Drama, 2011, 24 eps
Park Paeng Nyeon
(Support Role)
|
8.3
|
Chun Ja's Happy Events
Korean Drama, 2008, 111 eps
Park Jeong U
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Snow Flower
Korean Drama, 2006, 16 eps
Ha Yeong Chan
(Main Role)
|
6.4
|
Marrying a Millionaire
Korean Drama, 2005, 16 eps
Kim Young Hoon [Young]
(Support Role)
|
6.6
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Nonstop Season 6
Korean Drama, 2005, 243 eps
[Himself]
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Sharp Season 2
Korean Drama, 2005, 50 eps
Joo Yeo Myeong
(Main Role)
|
7.4
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April Kiss
Korean Drama, 2004, 24 eps
Jeong U [Young]
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
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Girls in the Cage
Korean Movie, 2022,
(Support Role)
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0.0
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My Kitchen Lover
Chinese Movie, 2018,
Wind
(Main Role)
|
6.1
|
Jumunjin
Korean Movie, 2010,
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
Attack on the Pin-Up Boys
Korean Movie, 2007,
[Himself]
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
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Some Vival 1+1
Korean TV Show, 2019, 20 eps
(Ep. 11-12)
(Guest)
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7.4
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Bipedal Life
Korean TV Show, 2018, 7 eps
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
King of Mask Singer
Korean TV Show, 2015, 550 eps
[Contestant] (Ep. 291)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
8 vs 1
Korean TV Show, 2008, 13 eps
(Ep. 9)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Explorers of the Human Body
Korean TV Show, 2007, 13 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.4
|
Super Junior Mini-Drama
Korean TV Show, 2006, 5 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.0
|
Super Junior Full House
Korean TV Show, 2006, 14 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.8
|
Mystery 6
Korean TV Show, 2006, 6 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.3
|
X-Man
Korean TV Show, 2003, 178 eps
(Ep. 125-126)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
MUSIC STATION
Japanese TV Show, 1986, 1328 eps
[Performer]
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Articles
The Art Of The Idol Drama
Editorials - Feb 25, 2017
Highlighting the difference between an idol drama, and a drama with an idol in it, along with the good and bad that come with idol dramas/movies.